EPISODE · Apr 1, 2025 · 10 MIN
Traitors: A Card Game for Rainy PE Days
from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney
Send us Fan MailWelcome PE Nation!I want to share a fun card game based on the TV show "Traitors" that I've adapted for my PE classes as a rainy day activity. This engaging game of deduction and strategy has been a hit with my students and offers a great alternative when outdoor activities aren't possible.• Uses a standard deck of cards with jokers as "traitors" and aces as "detectives"• Works best with 2 traitors and 2 detectives for a class of 25 students• Players are eliminated at night by traitos, while detectives try to identify the traders• Group discussions lead to voting someone out, continuing until faithfuls or traitors win• Perfect for grades 3-5 during indoor days, picture day disruptions, or extreme weather• Pairs well with other indoor activities like BrainPop videos on health, cup stacking, and Kahoots• Requires some management to keep eliminated students quiet and discussions moving efficientlyGive it a try!DaveJoin my Substack newsletter, where I share PE tips, games and strategies.***New FREE Video Course!!!***Mafia card game explained: https://youtu.be/Wx7kz5LpAz4?si=W6XM-DaY4l3_pluABeg, Borrow, Build and Steal ebook with links, Free game PDFs and my personal grant writing files: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beg-Borrow-Build-and-Steal-Equipment-13063549Become a guest on the show: podcast signup formFREE E-Book on setting up your PE programMy website: https://www.supersizedphysed.comGet my book: High Fives and Empowering Lives: A Physical Educator’s Quest for ExcellencePaperback or download: 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 Welcome PE Nation! I want to share a fun card game based on the TV show "Traitors" that I've adapted for my PE classes as a rainy day activity. This engaging game of deduction and strategy has been a hit with my students and offers a great alternative when outdoor activities aren't possible. • Uses a standard deck of cards with jokers as "traitors" and aces as "detectives" • Works best with 2 traitors and 2 detectives for a class of 25 students • Players are eliminated at ni...
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