REP Game: Switch

Switch is great for any age and encourages positive conflict resolution. In this active outdoor game, players do anything they can to avoid the center cone. If a player ends up in the center, they’re out for a round and someone else gets a chance to play.

Who: Grades 3-5

Players: 15+

Time: 15+ minutes

Where: Gym

EQUIPMENT:

• 5 cones
   

SET-UP:

• 4 cones in a square or rectangle
• 1 cone in the middle

HOW TO PLAY:

• Everyone line up! One student stands at the middle cone.
• The student in the middle will say “switch!” and everyone will run to a different corner cone.
• Whoever is at the middle cone is out and goes to the end of the line.
• The first student in the line goes to the middle cone and starts the game all over.

FOR UNDERSTANDING:

• Where do you want to run to?
• What do you say to start the game?

GAME TIP:

• Add cones to the square or rectangle if the line is too long (six cones).

CONFLICT RESOLUTION TIP:

• Use Rock Paper Scissors to solve any arguments.

OUTDOOR TIP:

• Space the cones further apart.

REP IT OUT!

EASY: Walk to the cones.

MEDIUM: Hop to the cones.

HARD: Hop on 1 foot to the cones.