Game Tag: Cooperative Games

graphic of Shipwreck commands
graphic of Shipwreck commands
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 5-10 Minutes

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

Shipwreck ›

This is a great game for large groups. In this game, players practice their memory and listening skills and work together to form groups of different sizes and follow the…

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bandanas

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game

Birds of Prey ›

Students will begin this game of cooperation and teamwork by sitting in two lines facing each other. All students are holding hands and have their eyes closed (except the line…

girl turning jumpropes
girl turning jumpropes
  • Any Size

  • Grades 3-5

  • Jump Ropes

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games

Blindfold Building ›

  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 3-5

  • Dodgeballs

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Recess Games

Sprout Ball ›

This is a fast-paced dodgeball game that focuses on communication and strategy. 

kid smiling
kid smiling
  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Hula Hoops

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Cooperative Games

Blindfold Pickup ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • No equipment needed

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games

The Maze Game ›

  • 6-10 Players

  • Ages 6-10

  • Bouncy Balls

  • 5-10 Minutes

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

Bridge Ball ›

This is a great game for the entire class! In this game, students form a circle and try to hit a ball through each other’s “bridges.” This game has several…

  • Any Size

  • Grades 3-5

  • None

  1. Cooperative Games

Trust Falls ›

Don’t drop the ball on this one! Brace yourself as students put all their trust in you with Trust Falls. With no arms for bracing and eyes closed for intensity,…