Game Tag: Readiness Games
![wall tag graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-3.56.59 PM-402x240.png)
![wall tag graphic](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-09-at-3.56.59 PM-402x240.png)
11+ Players
All Ages
None
5-10 Minutes
Wall Tag ›
This is a great game for indoor recess and/or a brain break. In this game, players will need to remember which direction to jump as the caller tries to trick…
![kids playing classroom game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_2347-X3-402x240.jpg)
![kids playing classroom game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_2347-X3-402x240.jpg)
11+ Players
Grades 1-2
None
10-15 Minutes
Seven ›
This game is a fun, fast-paced memory game that can help us practice listening carefully to follow instructions.
![students and coach playing indoor game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GW_Recess_Playworks_0J3A5008-X3-402x240.jpg)
![students and coach playing indoor game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GW_Recess_Playworks_0J3A5008-X3-402x240.jpg)
6-10 Players
All Ages
None
10-15 Minutes
Detective Frog ›
This is a great game for indoor play! In this game, players get the chance to try on different skills, like being a part of a team and watching others’…
![students playing game in classroom](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_2323-X3-402x240.jpg)
![students playing game in classroom](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_2323-X3-402x240.jpg)
1-2 Players
Grades 1-2
None
5-10 Minutes
Under the Sea ›
This is a great game for large groups of younger students. In this game, players practice their memory and listening skills by following the leader’s commands. Try it as an…
![adult leading students in a game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GW_Recess_Playworks_0J3A5029-X3-402x240.jpg)
![adult leading students in a game](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GW_Recess_Playworks_0J3A5029-X3-402x240.jpg)
11+ Players
All Ages
No equipment needed
10-15 Minutes
Giant ›
This is a great game for indoor play! Students practice self-control in their bodies and voices while also practicing safe tagging.
![three adults playing Beans on Toast](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-16-at-10.43.59-AM-402x240.png)
![three adults playing Beans on Toast](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-16-at-10.43.59-AM-402x240.png)
11+ Players
Grades 1-2
None
5-10 Minutes
Beans on Toast ›
This is a great game for younger students to get lots of movement in. In this game, players listen to the leader and complete the movement associated with that type…
![screenshot of the big cheese game video](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Big-Cheese-YT-Thumbnails2-402x240.jpg)
![screenshot of the big cheese game video](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Big-Cheese-YT-Thumbnails2-402x240.jpg)
11+ Players
All Ages
None
10-15 Minutes
The Big Cheese ›
This is a great game for players of all ages. In this game, players choose a cheese and try to pick one that they think the “Big Cheese” will not…
![child playing with ball](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2009-14_Tully_Playworks-903-X3-402x240.jpg)
![child playing with ball](https://www.playworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2009-14_Tully_Playworks-903-X3-402x240.jpg)
1-2 Players
All Ages
Balls
5-10 Minutes
Popcorn ›
This is a great game for all ages to practice their throwing and catching skills. In this game, players throw up a ball (or object) and clap as many times…