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 3-5

  • Jump Ropes

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game

Knots on a Rope ›

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 1-2

  • Hula Hoops

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Lava Game ›

The ground has become HOT “Lava” and the only way across is using hula hoops as leaping pads. Can your students get from one side to the other without touching…

two kids jumping
two kids jumping
  • Grades 3-5

  • None

Leap Frog ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 6-10

  • Bean Bags

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game

Let’s Go Fishing ›

This game promotes team building and many skills such as problem-solving, leadership, cooperation, teamwork, listening, creative thinking and conflict resolution.

Playworks school children safely playing Evolution recess games
Playworks school children safely playing Evolution recess games
  • Any Size

  • Ages 6-10

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

Level Up ›

It’s a bird . . . It’s a plane . . . It’s a recess hero! In Level Up, players unlock superpowers like strength, speed, and even flight. Students “level…

coach instructing students
coach instructing students
  • Pre K/K

  • None

Line of Silence ›

Communicating without words—that’s the way this game is played! This fun line activity can be played just about anywhere, anytime.

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

Look Up ›

Playworks children playing indoor recess games
Playworks children playing indoor recess games
  • Pre K/K

  • Bouncy Balls

Magic Ball ›