Outdoor games

Capture the flag is one of the most popular games that kids enjoy. Check out the best variations of capture the flag and enjoy similar games in this article

With just a few balls, you can create multiple learning activities that help children develop skills across the curriculum! In my 12 years of being a teacher of kids aged 3-6, I’ve tried so many ball games it’s untrue! In this post, I’ll describe my absolute favorites! The best 21 ball games for kindergarten are: …

Have you ever tried playing throwing and catching with a pre-schooler? If you have, chances are, they weren’t very coordinated. It’s only to be expected and certainly nothing to worry about! There are plenty of ways you can help them to throw more accurately and catch more easily. Start slow and easy! In my 20+ …

When I was young, Red Rover was one of our favorite games. Now that I’m a teacher, I’ve recently seen some children starting to play it again at lunchtime. It brought it all back! Plus it got me thinking about all the variations that you can do of the Red Rover game, as well as …

Duck Duck Goose is one of the ultimate outdoor games for kids and is played the world over. In more than ten years of teaching children, I’ve tried numerous adaptations similar to the traditional game of Duck Duck Goose. In this article, I’ve compiled the very best ideas that you can use. These are both …

Games like hopscotch have been around for years and no wonder! What small piece of equipment has the most value for money for outdoor learning? If you ask me, it’s the humble piece of chalk! I’ve visited lots of primary schools and childcare settings over the past twelve years and I’ve noticed that where the …

I’ve been a teacher for the last 12 years, and I have experimented with a range of variations of Capture the Flag. I enjoy using it as a warmup for PE sessions, and the children also really like doing it during recess. Of course, it’s also great to play at home, in the park, or …

If you’re a fan of Red Light, Green Light, and you want to find out some more games that are pretty similar in every way, then you’ve come to the right place. Some games just like Red Light, Green Light include: All of these games include some of the main features of Red Light, Green …