35 Fun PE Games for Kids: Story-Based Games for PE and Camp (PDF)
Dragons, pirates, planets and treasure hunts that get kids moving without noticing.
A story changes everything with younger groups. Kids who won't run laps will sprint to rescue a teammate from the dragon's castle. Each game in this book comes with its own story, simple roles and a clear goal, so you can tell it in one minute and start playing.
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What is included +
- 35 games, each on two pages
- A drawn playing area for every game
- Numbered steps, how to win and a Play Smart safety note
- Equipment, group size and time for every game
- Session planner, scoring sheets and reflection worksheets
Format and devices +
High-resolution PDF, one file sized for US Letter and one for A4. Print it, or read it on a phone or tablet. No app needed.
Delivery +
Fully digital: the download link arrives by email within 2 minutes of payment.
The full game list +
Who it's for
PE teachers, camp counselors, after-school and recreation leaders, ages 3 and up.
What you get
- Two formats in one purchase: US Letter and A4, ready to print
- Instant PDF download, about 100 full-color pages
- Every game on two pages: an illustrated overview, then numbered steps
- Equipment, group size, time and a safety note for each game
- Session planner, scoring sheets and reflection worksheets
- Age guidance from preschool to teens, with ways to make each game easier or harder
- Extra: Printable cards and game pieces
The 35 games
- Freeze & Fetch
- Color Move Mix-Up
- Pizza Party Relay
- Secret Stepping Stones
- Dragon Castle Rescue
- Color Zone Dash
- Space Rescue
- Jungle Treasure Run
- Catch to Escape
- Ant Rescue
- Catch & Break Free
- Cheese Crossing
- Flag Ball
- Hawk Nest Switch
- Four Tower Challenge
- Frog Crossing
- Dino Egg Switch
- Planet Catch
- Viking Treasure Fleet
- Ice Fishing Relay
- Freeze & Thaw
- Kangaroo Path Builders
- Wolf Den Crossing
- Zoo Escape
- Ranch Roundup
- Treasure Island Dash
- Pose & Chase
- Submarine Crossing
- Fossil Fetch
- Secret Agent Rescue
- Pirate Flag Raid
- Switch-Signal Flag Chase
- Big Score Dash
- Math Lab Dash
- Circus Tent Rescue
About the author
Written by Xavier Baugé, a state-certified youth sports instructor (BPJEPS, France). He designs and tests every game with real groups. These English editions are adapted from his French books, with clearer steps and US terms. Try some of the games for free on pegameideas.com.
Print as many copies as you need for your own groups. Please don't share the file with other schools or programs.
