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1 Javelin (Examples: pool noodle or any item you can safely throw)
1 Distance marker per competitor to mark each player’s throw �(Examples cone, plastic cup, etc.)
1 Throwing marker

Set Up

Find a large open space to play.
Place the throwing marker on one side of the play area.

Directions

Take 5-10 steps away from the marker.
When ready, run towards the marker and throw your javelin.
After throwing, retrieve the javelin and place a distance marker at the spot �where the javelin landed.
Take 5 turns each and switch.

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3. Hot Shots

Materials

Playing Outside: Basketball and a hoop.
Playing Inside: Socks and a box or laundry basket
5-10 Shot markers
Examples: Paper plates, cups, cones, sticks, tape, etc.)

Directions

Scatter your shot markers all over the ground �around your basket.
When the game starts, you have 1 minute to stand on �a shot marker to try and make a shot.
If you make it, take the marker and put it in a pile.
If you miss, leave it in it’s spot.
Score as many markers as you can�and add them up at the end!

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4. Keep It Up

Materials

Something that will hold air—a balloon, �plastic bag, or a ziplock bag.

Directions

Blow up the balloon �(get an adult to help if needed).
If using a plastic bag, fill with air and �secure end with a rubber band.
Use your arms, legs, or head to keep your balloon or bag up in the air for �as long as possible.
Count how many hits you can get in a row.
If the balloon or bag hits the ground, your score goes back to zero!

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5. Standing Long Jump

Materials

Something to use to mark when to jump.
Example: chalk, tape, or water bottle
Measuring tape (optional)

Directions

Create a start line.
Place your feet behind the start line.
Jump with two feet (no running or steps) as far as �you can away from the start line.
Once you land, stand still and have someone �measure the distance.
Measure the distance from your heels of where �your feet landed to the start line.

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6. Move On Wheels

Materials

Something you can ride that has wheels
Examples: bikes, scooters, roller blades, skateboards etc.
Safety First: Always wear a helmet!

Directions

Only with adult supervision and permission, Ride for at least 5-10 minutes in either your �neighborhood or park.

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7. Tower Construction

Materials

Anything you can use to build a tower.
Examples: plastic cups, legos, blocks, or old newspapers rolled together.

Directions

The object of the game is to build the tallest tower using your selected materials.
Set a timer for 20 minutes.
At the end of the time limit, measure to see who has the highest tower.

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8. Drip, Drip, Drop

Materials

1 bucket of water and 1 cup

Directions

This is duck, duck, goose only with water!
Everyone will sit in a circle except the dropper.
The dropper will be on the outside of the circle and walk around everyone sitting in the circle.
The dropper will pass by each person drip a little bit of water on everyone’s head.
When ready, they will empty the rest of the water (from the cup) �on the “goose,” and try to run around the circle back to the open spot without being tagged.

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9. Trick Shot!

Materials

Anything you choose

Examples:

Basket: Hoop, trash can, your arms
Hoop: Ball or rolled up pair of socks

Directions

Try to come up with your �very own trick shot.
Be creative!

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10. Sack Races

Materials

A bag or sack that you can put both feet.
Examples: grocery tote, burlap sack, old pillow case, or garbage bag.

Directions

Determine a starting line and then create a finish line 10-15 steps away.
On “go” everyone will jump with 2 feet in their bag to try and reach the finish line first!
Repeat or you can play as a relay race.

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11. Snack Time

Being active can be hard work!
Refuel your body with a piece of fruit or your favorite healthy snack.
Hydrate with more water and more less juice or soda!

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12. Bottle Flip Challenge

Materials

1 Water bottle with a little bit of water �in it (less than half), with the lid screwed tightly.

Directions

Watch the video.
Find a safe place outside to complete the Bottle Flip Challenge.

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13. Dizzy Races

Materials

Something to spin around as you spin.
Examples: Baseball bat, pool noodle, etc.
Objects to mark a starting and finishing line.

Directions

Determine a starting line and finish line, mark with collected objects.
Start with everyone looking down, with their foreheads on their bat or noodle.
On “go,” everyone will spin in a circle, 5 times around their bat or noodle.
After the 5th time, stop spinning and start the race to the finish line.
See who can cross the finish line first! Solo you can do for time.
You can always add more spins if you need a bigger challenge.

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14. Egg Toss

Materials

Anything you can toss and catch back and forth.
Examples: Eggs, water balloons, socks, etc.

Directions

Find a partner for this game.
Students: This is like our “Touch Down Game in PE”
Start by facing your partner and take one step back from �each other before you toss.
Toss the item to your partner.
Take another step back if you catch the item.
Continue to do this until someone drops the item or it breaks.
Count how many total steps you can take away from each other until the you drop the item or it breaks.

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15. Shoe Balance Challenge

Materials

1 Shoe

Directions

While laying on your back, start by balancing a shoe on top of your foot.
The object is to roll all the way over to your stomach without letting the shoe drop off your foot.

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16. Electric Fence

Materials

Something to hold and jump over as “a “fence.”
Examples: Pool noodle, stick, �baseball bat, broom handle, etc.

Directions

This game requires 2 people.
1 person will hold the electric fence (pool noodle) while the other person will try to run and jump over it like a hurdle.
Start with the electric fence down on the ground.
After each successful jump, raise the fence a little higher.
Continue to do this until the person touches the fence and then switch roles.

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17. Leaky Cup Relay

Materials

1 big bucket of water
2 smaller containers
2 cups with holes poked at the bottom �and sides (plastic cups are recommended)

Directions

Create 2 teams. Each team will have a cup and their own container.
Place the bucket of water 10-20 steps away from the 2 teams.
On “go,” the first person will run out to the bucket with their cup �and scoop up as much water as possible.
Then, that person will quickly run back to dump as much water as they �can into their team’s container, and then hand it off to the next person.
Continue for 3 minutes.
At the end of 3 minutes, see who has the most water in their container.

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18. Paper Plane Cornhole

Materials

1 basket or bucket
3 pieces of paper to make airplanes

Set Up

Create 3 different airplanes
Set your basket 5-10 ft. away

Directions

On “go” you have 1 minute to score �as many points as you possible.
A plane that lands in the basket = 2 points
A plane that hits the outside of the basket = 1 point
A plane that doesn’t hit the basket = 0 points
Play multiple rounds and keep track of your high score

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19. Bowling Challenge

Materials

Something to make pins. �Examples: Water bottles or plastic cups etc.
A ball that will roll, socks, or paper ball etc.
Something to make as the start point.

Directions

Set your pins 10-15 steps away from starting point.
See how many pins you can knock down in 6 rolls.
Set the pins back up after each roll.
Add your score up at the very end of the game.
Challenge a family member, text/chat with �a friend, or try to beat your own score!

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20. Picture Perfect

Materials

Select items at home for writing or drawing.
Examples: Markers, chalk, colored pencils, �paint, or crayons, and paper.

Directions

Draw and share a picture of your favorite memory �from Underwood this year!
Examples: Your teacher, spending time with friends, elective, fun projects that you did, a field trip, or favorite �thing about school.