{"id":5672,"date":"2022-04-08T16:11:03","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T20:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/?p=5672"},"modified":"2022-04-08T16:11:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T20:11:03","slug":"spring-back-into-core-recess-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2022\/04\/08\/spring-back-into-core-recess-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Back into Core Recess Games!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts, it\u2019s time to get back outside for recess!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Playworks, we have a few <strong>Core Games<\/strong> that are found at most recesses: jump rope, soccer, basketball, 4- square, and kickball. While all of these games are loads of fun on their own, sometimes after months of playing the \u201cregular\u201d version of them, you need a fun twist! We\u2019ve rounded up a few adaptations to each game for you to try out on your playground.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/jump-rope-2-499x333.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>Jump Rope<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/snake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snake<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a great game for younger students who aren\u2019t able to fully jump rope yet, and encourages creativity and an active imagination!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/helicopter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\">Helicopter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A student favorite, this is an excellent alternative to regular jump rope! For safety reasons, be sure to have the spinner keep the jump rope close to the ground so that players can jump over it without the rope hitting them above their knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/jump-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump Rope Challenge<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Are your students competitive? If so, this challenge will be perfect for them! For some added fun, have them create teams and compete as a team, and be sure to have a designated referee to count!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/soccer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/soccer.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/soccer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/soccer-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>Soccer<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/three-lines-soccer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Line Soccer<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your recess is full of soccer stars who love to play every day, you may find your soccer field is getting packed with players. Three Line Soccer is an excellent adaptation to play soccer with only six people on the field at a time, and allows teams to constantly shift, which encourages students to work with new teammates every round and will allow more space for players to run around with fewer people. Try it out!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/penalty-kick-soccer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penalty Kick Soccer<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For a slightly lower energy soccer game, try out Penalty Kick Soccer! This game is excellent for smaller groups who love to try to score on a goalie one-on-one, and is a great game to encourage positive language between all players and those involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/soccer-smash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soccer Smash<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: While this game requires a little bit of extra set-up, it\u2019s sure to become a favorite at your recess. Teams will have to work together and practice dribbling and passing skills to knock down the other team\u2019s cones using accurate passes, without ever crossing the centerline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/basketball-499x333.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>Basketball<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/superstar-knockout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\">Superstar Knockout<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A twist on the classic game of Knockout, this basketball game emphasizes the importance of positive language and resiliency. This game is also a great one to teach basic shooting and lay-up skills!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/around-the-world\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around the World<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a great game to practice the traditional basketball skill of shooting the ball into the hoop. With the game getting harder as it progresses, this is sure to bring out the competitive edge in your students!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/twenty-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twenty One<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Very similar to the traditional game of basketball, Twenty One promotes teamwork, communication, and can even be used to practice addition skills!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-853x480.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-1067x600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/4-square-2-592x333.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>4-Square<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/4-square-switch-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-Square Switch<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A combination of classic 4-square and a Playworks\u2019 favorite game Switch, this new game is sure to get a lot of laughs from your students! This game will require all students to be paying attention and respond quickly, which are great skills to learn for the classroom as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/foursquare-categories-variation-of-foursquare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-Square Categories<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Similar to the above game, this twist on 4-Square requires students to practice paying attention and thinking on the fly! For an added challenge, make the categories for each round get harder and harder. You can start with something easy, such as naming states, and then get more challenging, such as dog breeds!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/catch-and-drop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catch and Drop<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For students who are just learning how to play 4-square, Catch and Drop is a perfect way to introduce them to the skills necessary to be successful. As the game progresses, you can make it more challenging by adding alternative movements before the players return the ball, such as a spin!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-853x480.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-1067x600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/04\/2009-14_tully_playworks-740-1920x1080-1-592x333.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>Kickball<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/crazy-kickball\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crazy Kickball<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your students are new to kickball, Crazy Kickball is a way to get them comfortable running the bases and practicing kicking! This game is high energy and an excellent game to play if you have lots of students who want to participate, as it moves very quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/multi-ball\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-Ball<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your students have a lot of energy, this is the game for you! This game combines multiple sports into one kickball structured game, so everyone can enjoy it no matter what their favorite activity is. To keep it interesting, feel free to modify the sports involved by introducing wiffleball, basketball, or more!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\"><a style=\"color: #438bc5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/game-library\/over-under-kickball\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over Under Kickball<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Is your class having trouble working together? This game requires teamwork in order to be successful, so will be an excellent adaptation to a regular kickball game. The game can be made harder by requiring a larger number of players to be added to the \u201cover-under\u201d chain, so games can be as challenging as you choose them to be.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try out one of these adaptations and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlayworksNewEng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #438bc5;\">tweet us<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to let us know how it went! Or do you have any other fun twists to these core games that you like to implement out at recess? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PlayworksNewEng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5; text-decoration: underline;\">Let us know!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts, it\u2019s time to get back outside for recess! 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