Game Library
Need a group game for 30 kindergarteners, indoors, in a pinch? Trying to convince 5th grader boys to stop hogging the ball? We have you covered.
Explore hundreds of games by group size, available space and equipment, appropriate ages, and developmental skills. Our games are designed to keep all kids playing. You will see lots of games where everyone is “it”, ground-rules that keep games manageable for recess supervisors, skill-building variations on students’ favorite sports, and other adaptations that make games fun and inclusive for everyone.
Any Size
Grades 1-2
None
Less Than 10 minutes
Alligator Swamp Trail ›
This balancing game encourages students to use their imagination while concentrating and applying principles of good followership. Set the stage by describing an alligator swamp full of hungry gators. Students must stay in a tight line in order to avoid being eaten. The instructor (or student leader) begins to make their way through the swamp,…
Large Group (10 and up)
Ages 3-5
None
10 Minutes
Ants on a Log ›
Practice teamwork and communication in this fun game of strategy and balance! Students will work together to change positions without knocking any of their teammates off of the line.
Large Group (10 and up)
Grades 1-2
Bandanas
Less Than 10 minutes
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 leader). The teacher (or student leader) flips a coin. If it falls on tails, nothing happens, and the instructor flips again. If it falls on…
Any Size
Ages 3-5
Bouncy Balls
Less Than 10 minutes
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 variations and can be modified to keep it challenging for students of any age or ability.
