Wild Truth

Objective: Students try to guess which “wild” facts are true Materials: A list of wild true facts (and false ones) How to Play: Designate two sides of your playing area, one for “Wild truths” and one for “Wild lies.” Tell students that you will read some wild statements. Instruct students to run to one or…Continue reading Wild Truth Continue reading Wild Truth

Dead Ant

Objective: To avoid becoming a “dead ant” (being tagged) Materials: None How to Play: Choose one player to be “it” and try to tag other players. When “it” tags someone, the tagged player becomes a “dead ant” and they must lay down on their back with both arms and legs sticking up in the air….Continue reading Dead Ant Continue reading Dead Ant

Name Roulette

Objective: End the game with a spot in the “inside circle” Materials Needed: Sticky notes, one per student How to Play: Divide students into two equal groups and form two circles, one inside the other. The students forming the inside circle should be facing in, with their backs toward the students in the outside circle….Continue reading Name Roulette Continue reading Name Roulette

Tomb Wrap

Materials: Two rolls of toilet paper per team (A team should be no more than 5 players) How to Play: Divide into teams of 5 players. Decide who is Lazarus for each team. Give each team two rolls of toilet paper. On the signal “GO,” each team starts wrapping Lazarus with the paper. When finished,…Continue reading Tomb Wrap Continue reading Tomb Wrap

Balloon Relays

Materials: Balloons (amount varies based on relay choice) How to Play: Play relay races with balloons.  Balloons must be handled gently or they will break.  If a team’s balloon breaks give them another but subtract a point from their score. Some races could be: Relay while hopping with balloon held between knees Relay while holding…Continue reading Balloon Relays Continue reading Balloon Relays