REP Game: Ultimate Tag
Recess is the perfect time for kids to burn off energy, practice fair play, and build confidence through playful challenges. Ultimate Tag is a fast-paced, everyone-is-“it” game where tagged players take a knee and watch closely, ready to jump back in the moment their tagger gets tagged.
READY
Who: Grades 3 to 5
Players: 20 +
Set-up: Square or rectangle boundary
Time: 15+ minutes
Where: Large playground
Equipment: 4 cones
EXPLAIN
- Everyone is “it”.
- Players tag with 2 fingers above the waist.
- When you’re tagged, take a knee, and watch who tagged you.
- When the player that tagged you gets tagged and takes a knee, you’re back in the game!
- Keep playing until you’re tagged again.
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
- How many fingers do you tag with?
- Who do you watch when you are tagged?
PLAY: REP IT OUT
EASY: Tag the shoulders only.
MEDIUM: Tagged players must stand on 1 leg.
HARD: Tagged players must run in place.
TIPS
GAME TIP: Use students to demonstrate the rules of the game.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION TIP: Help students rejoin the game by giving them a high-five each.
OUTDOOR TIP: Have students walk or hop to slow the pace.
Transforming Recess into Active, Engaging Playtime
Asphalt Green is elevating the recess experience for kids in our communities. Our Recess Enhancement Program (REP) partners with local elementary schools to design safe and engaging recreational programming for students to help them stay in top form—inside and outside the classroom. With more than 150 games and activities, our program offers structured, engaging playtime.
