Game Library

Need a group game for 30 kindergarteners, indoors, in a pinch? Trying to convince 5th graders 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 inviting for everyone.

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Chalk

  • 10 minutes or more

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

Race Track ›

kids running outside
kids running outside
  • 6-10 Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • Chalk

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Autonomous/Self-access Games
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Recess Games
  4. Rotational Games
  5. Tag Games

Scramble ›

This is a quick paced, rotational game. In this game, players have to stay on the lines of a foursquare court and avoid getting tagged by the Chef!

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Recess Games
  2. Tag Games

Sharks and Minnows ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Jump Ropes

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Autonomous/Self-access Games
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Recess Games
  4. Rotational Games

Snake ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Kickballs

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games

Soccer ›

  • 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. 

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Balls

  • 10 minutes or more

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

Team 2-Square ›