tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24184702012-01-22T20:41:58.020-08:00TOP TEN and THEN SOMEBest games of all timeGerrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-1076762469557693502004-02-14T04:41:00.000-08:002004-02-14T04:43:00.310-08:00KIN BALL ACTIVITIES :
INDIANA JONES : arrange the class into two concentric circles facing each other , ball width apart. Start the ball moving ina nclockwise direction. Establish a time limit to see how many rotations rthe ball can make for 30 seconds. Repeat the process trying to better a previuos attempt.
INDIANA JONES II : Using the same arrangement , chose one person to run inisde the Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-950975082003-05-30T14:38:00.000-07:002003-05-30T14:38:27.320-07:00PACMAN : make lines all over the gym floor or use the basketball lines on each side of the floor. The students must stay on the lines at all times. Chose two taggers , one with a large beachball(36") and one with a small beachball (12") . The tagger with the larger ball must roll the ball on the lines and attempt to touch the students , while the smmaler ball tagger can run and touch the studentsGerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-911606242003-03-21T19:17:00.000-08:002003-03-21T19:17:58.246-08:00THREE FINGERS :
Arrange the class into a scattered formation with everybody as IT. Have the students signal three fingers as they are running baout the space. If tagged , they lose one finger. If they fall down they lose one finger and the same if they knock anybody over by not creating a safe pathway. As an alternative chose 2-3 taggers .The object is not to lose all three fingers before time isGerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-38368152001-05-28T18:52:00.000-07:002001-05-28T18:52:32.833-07:00"Computer Virus" Game:
Equipment: 1 small, plastic crate; 20-25 poly spots; 40+ bean bags
Grade level: K-6
Skills: Teamwork, underhand throw, counting, strategy
How to play:
Crate represents "computer"; poly spots represent "computer viruses"; bean
bags represent "computer chips"; students represent "computer nerds"
Place "computer" in center of gym; place "viruses" around "Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-36647982001-05-16T17:45:00.000-07:002001-05-16T17:45:35.446-07:00I GUESS : Arrange the class into a circle formation about arms distance apart near the b-ball jump circle . When it is time to be chased the entire class runs around the circle and back to their assigned position before the tagger can catch them . The object is to give clues to which person must do the chasing . Describe things about that person that the rest of the class tries to GUESS who the Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-36328472001-05-14T20:13:00.000-07:002001-05-14T20:13:09.443-07:00STEAL THE BAGBERRIES :
Place an even amount of beanbags on each side of the midcourt line between two groups who are also on each side of the midline. On a signal , have a designated number leave the area and try to steal the beanbags and run back to their side and place them in a box/container . If tagged , the beanbag remains on the floor and that person must start over again . After a time Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-33710112001-04-25T18:34:00.000-07:002001-04-25T18:36:22.473-07:00GAMES/ACTIVITIES TOP TEN GAMES OF ALL TIME CHOSEN BY PAST AND PRESENT DAY STUDENTS • PRIMARY GRADES BUMPER CARS- give each student a hula hoop in a scattered formation but if there aren't enough hoops then share a hoop with no more than two persons in a hoop. Establish three different colors to differentiate teams. Call one color to try and bump the other two colors while each student Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-32523692001-04-17T20:51:00.000-07:002001-04-17T20:54:30.460-07:00#106 : INDIAN BALL:Arrange the class into three separate courts with about 2-3 batters and the rest fielders at each area separated by traffic cones . The ball may be hit off a tee , from one bounce , self toss or no bounce according to each classes ability level. After the ball is hit , the fielder who catches the ball(no error) tries to roll the ball toward the batter . The batter places the Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-31799042001-04-12T17:44:00.000-07:002001-04-12T18:42:34.266-07:00STRIKING TYPE ACTIVITIES :GAME #101:NEVER OUT = Arrange the class into two separate games on each side of the midcourt line. All the bases are included in the running process. Any ball that is hit into the field must be thrown to the pitcher which will freeze the runner(s) at that base or in between the base. Their are no outs and each team will bat for 2-3 minutes before exchanging positions. Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-30841002001-04-05T19:01:00.000-07:002001-04-06T19:08:00.090-07:00#90: WALL BALL - Make 6-8 courts with traffic cones as sidelines between all the students . Place 3-4 students at each court with a wiffleball or tennis ball . Play may commence with the following rules : any ball that doesn't hit the floor first is an out ; any ball that lands outside the cones is an out ; any ball that is caught before it bounces is an out. The object is to throw the ball on Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-29983152001-03-30T16:36:00.000-08:002001-03-30T16:35:38.603-08:00EASTER GAMES:#81: EGG BASKET KEEP IT UP = Place egg basket/containers next to the four groups in a circle formation. Give each circle a beach ball , balloon or volleyball according to each classes ability . Record a song every 15 seconds with a short break in between. The groups must keep up the object for 15 seconds to accrue a plastic egg from the main Eater basket. Change the way the ball is Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-29150522001-03-24T07:24:00.000-08:002001-03-24T07:39:06.456-08:00#71SNEAK ATTACKTo set up the game, put eight cones evenly around the perimeter of the playing area. Place eight items of equipment at each cone (one of each type of equipment --no cone should have two of the same piece). With students, first discuss what "offense" and "defense" means -- that the "offense" works together and tries to "win" by scoring points (usually with the ball), while the "Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-28292022001-03-18T06:02:00.000-08:002001-03-18T06:15:41.600-08:00Aerobic sock darts:#61Grade Level : K-upEquipment : 2 Hoops per group, 3 sock darts per group ( Sock darts can be made by using old mateless socks and putting an old dead tennis ball into the toe part. Use a rubber band to cinch it. Tube socks seem to work the best. )Set-up : Each group has 2 hoops set up about 8-10 feet apart and across from each other. Having all groups set up in the same Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-27287532001-03-11T07:03:00.000-08:002001-03-11T07:15:09.016-08:00#53. STRIKING ACTIVITY:A similar activity with the younger students as a lead up to striking skills may also be used with any flat surface with balloons. But , in this case there are multiple games around the whole gym. The net set up is as follows may change according to grade level. Gather as many pop(soda) plastic rings that come with six packs of your favorite beverage. Tie them together Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-26169472001-03-03T12:19:00.000-08:002001-03-03T12:29:47.080-08:00Volleyball TOP TEN : #1 .Math volleyball Arrange the class with partners but start with an individual activity first with balloons. On each balloon print an addition (or any math) problem with a felt tip marker. Practice lead up skills such as set up , bump , dig , serve , etc. Next move into hitting the ball off assigned body parts. Using the numbers on the balloon - have the class place all theGerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2418470.post-24189692001-02-17T19:06:00.000-08:002001-02-17T19:14:19.276-08:00GAME 21:AGENT/SPIES : Arrange the class into two contact lines about 30 feet apart . In the center place two bowling pins and two playballs for each competing team. That is #1-5 will play against each other and 6-10 will do the same , or two games at once. The spieswill try to steal the bowling pin(treasure) and the agents will try to take the ball and tag the spies before they run back to their Gerrynoreply@blogger.com