Minor Games
This page has ideas for different activities to help keep your students moving, active and developing their Fundamental Movement Skills. Try something new with your students. Modify the games to suit your needs.
The following games are all linked to instructional videos. Just click on the name and it will take you to the video.
Games for one class in the gym
1 on 1 Tag - Movement, dodging
Bean Bag Bocce - Throwing, strategy, communication
Empty the Circle - throwing, hitting a target
No Running with the Ball - throwing, catching, teamwork, strategy, movement away from the ball
Noodle Grab - Teamwork, balance, fitness
Scooter Spaghetti and Meatballs - Hand-eye coordination, striking, movement, balance
Slam Dunk - Dodging, Running, Twisting
Spaghetti and Meatballs - Hand-eye coordination, striking
Team Kickball - kicking, running, strategy
Games for one or two classes in the gym
Ball Grab - dodging, running, strategy
Basket Toss - Throwing motion, aiming for a target
Knock Down the Pins - throwing, aiming for a target, blocking
Noodle Fencing - Hand-eye coordination, striking, balance
Noodle Tower - Fine motor skill development and team work
Over-Under Relay - Team work, non-locomotor skills
Sink the Ship - throwing, aiming for a target
Games that work in the gym or the classroom
For more ideas that work in the classroom see the "Small Spaces" page under the Fitness tab
