Game Tag: Ball Games

  • 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 variations and can be modified to keep it challenging for students of any age or ability.

  • Any Size

  • Grades 3-5

  • Basketballs

  • Less Than 10 minutes

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

Knockout ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Bases

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games
  2. Readiness Games

Tennis Baseball ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 3-5

  • Dodgeballs

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games

Castle Ball ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Cones

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games

Medic Dodgeball ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 3-5

  • Basketballs

  • 10 minutes or more

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

Three-Lines Basketball ›

This fun version of basketball keeps the game moving, promotes teamwork, and provides tons of opportunities for new students to step in and play.

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

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

Catch and Drop ›

Playworks students set up a soccer game. If you don't have a goal, cones work too.
Playworks students set up a soccer game. If you don't have a goal, cones work too.

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Balls

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games
  2. Readiness Games

Monkey Soccer ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Balls

  • 10 minutes or more

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

Three Lines Soccer ›