Russian Bowling (Gorodki)

Russian Bowling (Gorodki)

Equipment: 10-12 items that can be set up to be knocked down (bowling pins, pop tins filled with sand and taped closed…etc.). 2-4 “Bats” (Don’t use metal bats!), Wooden rods, PVC piping taped shut at both ends…etc. Floor Tape (indoor) or sidewalk chalk (outdoor) to...
Russian Bowling (Gorodki)

Over Under – How Fast?

Equipment: 4 long skipping ropes. Timer. Description: Have 4 sets of partners (8 kids total), each with a long skipping rope. 4 of the kids will be pulling the rope tight across the room (with a partner), and holding it at their ankles. The other 4 kids, with their...
Meatball Sandwich Tag

Meatball Sandwich Tag

Equipment: Cones to mark playing area (if outside). 2-5 evil red balls. Description: Give 3 – 5 kids the evil red balls. They are “it.” When you get tagged, stand with your feet together and one hand, in a fist, sticking straight out. To be saved, frozen...
Russian Bowling (Gorodki)

Shrinking Ship

Equipment: NONE Description: The teacher calls out a number, a place in the classroom and a body part. Students must get to that part of the classroom, meet up with the specified number of students, and place the specified body part out in front of them. Anyone who...
Russian Bowling (Gorodki)

Knee Raise

Equipment: NONE Description: Lift your knee up. Touch your opposite elbow to the raised knee. Bring your knee back down. Lift your opposite knee and elbow and touch. Repeat.