Game Tag: Cooperative Games
Large Group (10 and up)
Grades 3-5
Chairs
10 minutes or more
Magic Mind Trick ›
This is a great icebreaker, minute mover, or indoor recess game! In this game, students form a circle with one player taking the role of the “Mind Reader” in the middle. This game has several variations and can be modified to for students of different ages or abilities.
Large Group (10 and up)
Ages 3-5
Bases
Less Than 10 minutes
Helping Hands Tag ›
In Helping Hands Tag, students need a “helping hand” from another student to get back in the game after being tagged. Use this game to help students remember that it is OK to ask for help when they are feeling stuck.
Any Size
Ages 6-10
Balls
Less Than 10 minutes
Patintero ›
Get those butterfly fingers ready and jump into the grid for Patintero. This traditional game from the Philippines will have students tagging, evading, and laughing as they try and cross from one side to the next.
