Show Me the Money is a fun warm-up game that incorporates a little math. I used fake bills in $1, $5, $10, $20, and $50 denominations. Each bill had and exercise written on the back such as “complete 20 jumping jacks” or ” do a […]
9 Square — with a twist!
This is a fun indoor game idea that my students absolutely loved! It is a take-off from traditional 4 square and made use of the large stability exercise ball that I bought last year. You need stability balls for each player and one beach ball […]
Crazy basketball
This is a just-for-fun type game I used to round up my basketball unit. My 5th and 6th grade students had fun with it and it scaled the competitiveness down for my more timid students. Each team had 2 lists, 6 types of balls, and […]
Another frisbee game!
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I called this game “frisbee baseball” and I think it is my new favorite frisbee game. I have been using it with 3rd and 4th graders, but I also think it would work with 5/6. (continued here)
basketball skills game
We have started a basketball unit in 5th and 6th grades. I wanted a fun way for them to work on the skills before we jumped into games. I have my classes previously divided up into 4 groups (see this post). I made four sets […]
Team captains
I divide my 5th and 6th grade classes into 4 teams or squads (about 8 students per team). I assign each team a captain. I have found this to be helpful in so many ways. I live in a very active sports-oriented community. By 5th […]
1st Day games
Today was the first day of school. One of the things I like to work on with my students as we begin PE class is finding partners quickly. I also like to mix movement in with learning the rules. This game helped give us some […]
Sharks and Lifeguards
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Straddle Ball
Here is a quick and easy game that doesn’t require a lot of equipment. It also can be done in small spaces so it works well for classroom teachers that want to get kids moving a bit. Students get in groups of 5-6. They form […]
Scoops and Balls
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