Game Tag: Readiness Games

kids playing classroom game
kids playing classroom game
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Icebreaker
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games

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
students and coach playing indoor game
  • 6-10 Players

  • All Ages

  • None

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games

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
students playing game in classroom
  • 1-2 Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

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
adult leading students in a game
  • 11+ Players

  • All Ages

  • No equipment needed

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Readiness Games
  4. Tag Games

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
three adults playing Beans on Toast
  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

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
screenshot of the big cheese game video
  • 11+ Players

  • All Ages

  • None

  • 10-15 Minutes

  1. Indoor Game
  2. Readiness Games

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
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…

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…

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Ages 6-10

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Cooperative Games
  2. Icebreaker
  3. Readiness Games

Fishbowl ›