Game Tag: Readiness Games

child playing with ball
child playing with ball
  • 1-2 Players

  • All Ages

  • Balls

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

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 as they can before catching the ball. 

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 up” by winning a round of Rock Paper Scissors. They lose a level when they are the less successful player. For the chance to regain…

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 6-10

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Icebreaker
  3. Readiness Games

Fishbowl ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 6-10

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games

Gotcha! ›

Focus is the name of the game! In this game, students will hone their listening skills while developing eye-hand coordination. The class sits in a circle with overlapping hands. As the instructor (or student leader) tells a story, students listen for the secret word. When the secret word is heard, it’s “Gotcha time!” Students try…

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • Hula Hoops

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Readiness Games
  2. Recess Games
  3. Tag Games

Hula Tag ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

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

Penalty Kick Soccer ›

  • Any Size

  • Ages 3-5

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Readiness Games
  2. Tag Games

Rock Paper Scissor Tag ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 6-10

  • Balls

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Ball Games
  2. Readiness Games

Floppy Fish ›