Resources
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Red Rover
A very physical game in which two teams compete to gain the most teammates.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Relay Races
Relay races consist of each member of a team completing a set course before the next member of the team can begin. The race is completed when each member of the team has run the course.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Rock, Paper, Scissors
This classic game uses hand gestures to provide different symbols. Rock beats scissors. Scissors beat paper. Paper beats rock.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Sharks and Fish
A tag game in where children try to cross the playing field without being caught.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Simon Says
A classic game in which a leader gives action commands to the group. The group must listen carefully if the command is given properly as either one they should or should not follow.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Stop Ball
A group tag game that uses a ball. Large space is needed for running and throwing.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Talk Show Interview
A great review activity allowing students to interview a character from the story through role play.
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Telephone
A fun game where a message is passed from person to person with the hope of maintaining the original message
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities To The End Memory Activity
A great group memorization activitiy. Begin reciting the whole verse aloud. Then progressively eliminate how much the teacher recites aloud allowing the student to complete the verse
English 17 Stories Training 11 – Group Activities Toss the Bread Hot Potato
A classic eliminating game. Pass an object around quickly until the stopping que. Whoever is left holding the object is eliminated.