Length: Less Than 10 minutes

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Tag Games

Where the Wild Things Are ›

coach instructing students
coach instructing students
  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Land, Sea, Air ›

This game of concentration and movement reinforces listening skills and self-control. Use this interactive game indoors, outdoors, as a brain break, or when transitioning to a new activity.

  • Any Size

  • Grades 3-5

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

Zip, Zap, Pop ›

In this sequencing game, students will develop comfort with their peers and strengthen their concentration skills. To begin, teach the students a hand gesture to go with the words “Zip,”…

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Cones

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Readiness Games

5 Card Pickup ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Zoo ›

In this fun animal-filled game, students will practice self-control and following directions. In order for this game to be successful, be sure to remind students of the classroom boundaries and…

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bean Bags

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Readiness Games

Bird’s Nest ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Tag Games

Marco Polo ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • No equipment needed

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games

Bob the Bunny ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game

Mouse Trap ›