EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 9 MIN
Space Battle: A Team Target Game For Elementary PE
from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney
Send us Fan MailJoin the Galactic Battle PE Nation!Let's transform your PE class with Space Battle, a target game using four-square grids as "spaceships" where students defend their pins while trying to knock down their opponents'. This game combines strategy, teamwork, and skill development while keeping all students actively engaged throughout.• Setup requires four-square grids (painted, chalked, or taped) representing spaceships• Bowling pins serve as "engines"• Teams of 4-6 students per ship • Last team with standing pins wins, or team with most pins after time limit• Variations are unlimited• Excellent opportunities for strategy discussions between rounds• Even eliminated teams can continue participatingTake care,DaveGrab a copy of the PDF HEREArticle on Space Battle with rules and setup.Check out supersizedphysed.com for more resources, including free PDFs, articles, and courses to help with your PE program. Please leave a review to help grow this podcast and keep pushing our profession forward.-Team Building Games Ebook (with preview): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Team-Building-Games-and-Activities-for-PE-Class-14063095-Kindergarten PE Kickoff Guide: article-Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies-A free video course on the "PE-9": principles for improving your PE program-High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERESupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE
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Send us Fan Mail Join the Galactic Battle PE Nation! Let's transform your PE class with Space Battle, a target game using four-square grids as "spaceships" where students defend their pins while trying to knock down their opponents'. This game combines strategy, teamwork, and skill development while keeping all students actively engaged throughout. • Setup requires four-square grids (painted, chalked, or taped) representing spaceships • Bowling pins serve as "engines" • Teams of 4-6 students...
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