Age: Grades 3-5

group of kids in classroom
group of kids in classroom
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 3-5

  • Balls

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Indoor Game
  4. Readiness Games

Chuck the Chicken ›

Chuck the chicken is a game that challenges players to think strategically and move together while practicing the skill of passing an object over their head and between their legs.

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Readiness Games
  3. Rotational Games

Hot Shot Soccer ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Basketballs

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games
  3. Rotational Games

Hot Shot Basketball ›

students and coach playing indoor game
students and coach playing indoor game
  • 6-10 Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • Cones

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cone ›

This is a great indoor recess game for a group of any size aged first grade and up. In this game, players test their reactions, listening abilities, and conflict resolution…

kids running at recess
kids running at recess
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 3-5

  • None

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Tag Games

Cyclops Tag ›

This game is great to practice focusing on one other player while also practicing safe tagging. It is a great game for both large and smaller groups. In this game,…

kid and coach playing game
kid and coach playing game
  • 6-10 Players

  • Grades 3-5

  • Bean Bags

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Cooperative Games

Tic Tac Toe Relay ›

This is a great game for active indoor and outdoor play. In this game, players work together to get three of their team’s markers in a row.

kids standing in circle in gymnasium
kids standing in circle in gymnasium
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 3-5

  • Cones

  • 15-20 Minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Indoor Game
  4. Recess Games
  5. Rotational Games

Celebrity Dodgeball ›

This is a great game for older students during indoor recess. In this game, players work together to throw a dodgeball at the chosen “celebrity”. This is a dodgeball variation!

kids playing classroom game
kids playing classroom game
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games

Seven ›

This game is a fun, fast-paced memory game that can help us practice listening carefully to follow instructions.

adult leading students in a game
adult leading students in a game
  • 11+ Players

  • All Ages

  • No equipment needed

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games
  4. Tag Games

Giant ›

This is a great game for indoor play! Students practice self-control in their bodies and voices while also practicing safe tagging.