Physical Wellbeing

Movement & Games

30 games across 4 game types, designed for ages 3-13

This Week's Featured Game
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Rolling Ball Adventures

striking/fielding
beginner
manipulative

Ground-based ball control activities focusing on accuracy, force control, and spatial awareness.

3-815-20 minutes6-16 players
Large soft balls
Lightweight cones
Hoops
Ramps or inclines
Targets

Teaching Tip

Create rescue missions where tagged players are freed by teammates performing a movement challenge.

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Add ramps and obstacles for varied trajectories

Invasion Games
8 games
Space Invaders
beginner
locomotor
Space Invaders

Travellers cross alien territory; aliens tag only in the neutral zone. Emphasises agility and spatial awareness.

5-1015 min10-20
Cones
Treasure Hunters
beginner
locomotor
Treasure Hunters

Teams raid centre treasure while protecting their base and rescuing jailed teammates.

5-1015 min10-20
Cones
Castle Defenders
advanced
locomotor
Castle Defenders

Epic flag capture game where teams must infiltrate enemy castles while protecting their own fortress.

7-1325-30 minutes16-30 players
Flags or banners
Cones for castle boundaries
Hoops for castle centers
Foam equipment for safe play
Colored bibs
Pirate Ship Battle
intermediate
both
Pirate Ship Battle

Ahoy mateys! Pirate crews battle to collect treasure from islands while defending their ship from rival pirates.

6-1120-25 minutes12-20 players
Hoops for ships and treasure islands
Bean bags as treasure
Pool noodles for safe sword fighting
Bandanas or eye patches
Pirate flags
Robot Invasion
beginner
locomotor
Robot Invasion

Humans must reach the power source while mechanical robots defend their base with programmed movements.

5-915-20 minutes10-16 players
Hula hoops for power source
Colored bibs
Cones for boundaries
Robot sound effects (optional)
Jungle Adventure
beginner
locomotor
Jungle Adventure

Brave explorers navigate through dangerous jungle territories while avoiding wild animals in their natural habitats.

4-815-20 minutes8-16 players
Cones for jungle paths
Rope for vines
Animal masks or pictures
Hoops for safe zones
Nature sounds (optional)
Capture the Flag Classic
intermediate
locomotor
Capture the Flag Classic

The ultimate territory invasion game where teams must capture the opponent's flag while defending their own base.

8-1325-30 minutes14-28 players
Two flags or banners
Cones for field boundaries
Colored bibs for teams
Jail markers
Whistle
Cooperative Challenge Games
intermediate
both
Cooperative Challenge Games

Team-based challenges that require collaboration, communication, and shared problem-solving rather than competition.

5-1320-30 minutes8-20 players
Large parachute
Foam balls of various sizes
Rope for group activities
Hula hoops
Cooperative game props
Net / Wall Games
6 games
Balloon Volleyball
beginner
manipulative
Balloon Volleyball

Gentle introduction to net games using slow-moving balloons that allow time for positioning and teamwork.

3-810-15 minutes4-12 players
Various sized balloons
Low rope or net
Masking tape for court lines
Balloon pump
Beach Ball Tennis
beginner
manipulative
Beach Ball Tennis

Modified tennis using large beach balls and oversized paddles to slow down the game and increase success.

5-1015-20 minutes4-8 players
Beach balls
Large paddle bats
Net or rope
Cones for court boundaries
Blanket Ball
intermediate
both
Blanket Ball

Teams use blankets cooperatively to catch and launch balls over the net, requiring communication and teamwork.

6-1220-25 minutes8-16 players
Small blankets or towels
Soft balls
Net or rope
Cones for boundaries
Wall Ball Challenge
intermediate
manipulative
Wall Ball Challenge

Individual and partner challenges using wall rebounds to develop reaction time and ball control skills.

7-1315-20 minutes6-12 players
Tennis balls
Wall space
Chalk for targets
Paddles (optional)
Timer
Paddle Pass
beginner
manipulative
Paddle Pass

Continuous rally game using paddles to develop control and consistency in net play.

6-1212-18 minutes6-12 players
Paddles
Foam balls
Low net or tape
Cones for boundaries
Noodle Badminton
beginner
both
Noodle Badminton

Creative badminton variation using pool noodles as racquets and balloons as shuttlecocks.

4-910-15 minutes4-10 players
Pool noodles
Balloons
Low rope or net
Cones for court
Striking / Fielding Games
7 games
Rolling Ball Adventures
beginner
manipulative
Rolling Ball Adventures

Ground-based ball control activities focusing on accuracy, force control, and spatial awareness.

3-815-20 minutes6-16 players
Large soft balls
Lightweight cones
Hoops
Ramps or inclines
Targets
Tee Ball Fun
beginner
manipulative
Tee Ball Fun

Introduction to striking skills using stationary balls on adjustable tees with emphasis on contact and fun.

4-920-25 minutes8-16 players
Adjustable tees
Soft tee balls
Lightweight bats
Cones for bases
Gloves (optional)
Kickball Classic
intermediate
both
Kickball Classic

Modified kickball emphasizing participation, teamwork, and fun over competition.

6-1225-30 minutes12-20 players
Playground ball
Base markers
Cones for field boundaries
Cricket Basics
advanced
both
Cricket Basics

Simplified cricket focusing on basic striking, bowling, and fielding skills with cultural appreciation.

8-1330-35 minutes12-22 players
Cricket bats
Tennis balls
Wickets or cones
Boundary markers
Soft-Bat Rounders
intermediate
both
Soft-Bat Rounders

Traditional rounders adapted with soft equipment for safe, inclusive play.

7-1220-25 minutes10-18 players
Foam bats
Soft balls
Base markers
Boundary cones
Floor Hockey Shoot-Out
intermediate
manipulative
Floor Hockey Shoot-Out

Shooting accuracy and goalkeeping skills development in a fun, competitive format.

7-1315-20 minutes8-14 players
Plastic hockey sticks
Foam pucks
Goals or targets
Safety goggles
Cones
Adaptive Striking Games
beginner
manipulative
Adaptive Striking Games

Modified striking activities with multiple equipment options and flexible rules to accommodate diverse abilities and needs.

4-1220-25 minutes6-16 players
Various sized bats and paddles
Different types of balls
Adjustable tees
Large visual targets
Adaptive equipment
Target Games
9 games
Bean Bag Toss
beginner
manipulative
Bean Bag Toss

Classic accuracy game using bean bags and various targets to develop throwing skills and concentration.

3-1015-20 minutes4-16 players
Bean bags in various colors
Hoops of different sizes
Buckets
Target boards
Chalk for scoring
Bowling Fun
beginner
manipulative
Bowling Fun

Bowling activities using various balls and pin setups to develop force control and accuracy.

4-1120-25 minutes6-12 players
Lightweight bowling balls
Foam pins
Cones as pins
Tape for lanes
Scorecards
Archery Basics
intermediate
manipulative
Archery Basics

Safe introduction to archery using foam arrows and large targets to develop precision and focus.

7-1325-30 minutes6-12 players
Youth bows
Foam-tipped arrows
Large target faces
Safety equipment
Arm guards
Frisbee Golf
intermediate
manipulative
Frisbee Golf

Course-based throwing game using frisbees and hoop targets to develop accuracy and course management.

6-1330-40 minutes8-16 players
Frisbees of various weights
Hula hoops as targets
Cones for tee areas
Scorecards
Course markers
Cup-Stack Knock-Down
beginner
manipulative
Cup-Stack Knock-Down

Throwing accuracy game using soft balls to topple cup pyramids and develop precision skills.

4-1010-15 minutes4-12 players
Plastic cups
Soft foam balls
Tables or platforms
Tape for throwing lines
Sensory Obstacle Course
beginner
both
Sensory Obstacle Course

Multi-sensory movement course with tactile, visual, and auditory challenges for inclusive participation.

5-1220 min6-15
Adaptive equipment
Emotion Regulation Moves
beginner
both
Emotion Regulation Moves

Movement-based activities that help children recognize, express, and regulate their emotions through physical activity.

5-1220 min6-15
Adaptive equipment
Mindful Movement Games
beginner
locomotor
Mindful Movement Games

Slow, intentional movement activities that promote focus, calm, and body awareness through mindfulness practices.

5-1315-20 minutes6-15 players
Yoga mats
Balance beams
Soft background music
Nature sounds
Breathing visual aids
Collaborative Art & Movement
intermediate
both
Collaborative Art & Movement

Creative expression activities combining movement, art, and sensory exploration to promote self-expression and social connection.

5-1320-30 minutes6-16 players
Large paper rolls
Paints
Brushes
Markers
Fabric scraps
Music
Sensory materials