Game Tag: Recess Games

kids running outside
kids running outside

  • 6-10 Players

  • Grades 1-2

  • Chalk

  • 5-10 Minutes

  1. Autonomous/Self-access Games
  2. Indoor Game
  3. Recess Games
  4. Rotational Games
  5. Tag Games

Scramble ›

This is a quick paced, rotational game. In this game, players have to stay on the lines of a foursquare court and avoid getting tagged by the Chef!

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Recess Games
  2. Tag Games

Sharks and Minnows ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Jump Ropes

  • Less Than 10 minutes

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

Snake ›

  • Any Size

  • Grades 1-2

  • Basketballs

  • Less Than 10 minutes

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

Around the World ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Kickballs

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games

Soccer ›

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • None

  • Less Than 10 minutes

  1. Recess Games
  2. Tag Games

Bandage Tag ›

  • 11+ Players

  • Grades 3-5

  • Dodgeballs

  • 10 minutes or more

  1. Ball Games
  2. Cooperative Games
  3. Recess Games

Sprout Ball ›

This is a fast-paced dodgeball game that focuses on communication and strategy. 

  • Large Group (10 and up)

  • Grades 1-2

  • Balls

  1. Ball Games
  2. Recess Games

Basketball ›

  • 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.