LIGHTNING TAG: K-12 No Equipment PE Game (Free Printable Plan)
SPARK excitement in your gym with LIGHTNING TAG – a Super Fun NO PREP, NO EQUIPMENT, K-12 PE Game that’s seriously LOVED BY ALL!
What makes this Physical Education Game so AMAZING?
- It’s Super Easy to TEACH, LEARN, and PLAY
- NO PREP and NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED to play this game
- It’s the perfect game and lesson plan to leave for a Substitute Teacher
- Makes a great RECESS GAME or FIELD DAY STATION ACTIVITY
- It is seriously LOVED by ALL K-12 PE Classes
“LIGHTNING TAG” is the ultimate FAN FAVORITE physical education resource for K-12 classrooms, perfect for combining fast-paced movement, laughter and even some much loved ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS!
Hi there, it’s so great to meet you! I’m Mrs. T. or you can call me Jen – a Michigan mom, wife, new grandma (aka “Jemma”) and K-12 PE teacher who is on a mission to MAKE SCHOOL FUN AGAIN!
READY! SET! LET’S PLAY!
First, let’s take a few moments to gather the equipment you’ll need to play LIGHTNING TAG:
Equipment Needed
You will need:
- A Bunch of Awesome Kids Ready to Have a TOTAL BLAST!
That’s it – NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED! How cool is that?
Easy Game Set-Up
Have all students line up along the outside perimeter of the gym (if you have a black line – students can stand anywhere on that) or playing area and wait for the game to begin.
How to Play: LIGHTNING TAG
When the music starts, or the game begins, a regular game of tag begins.
In Lightning Tag EVERYBODY is it!
When a student does get tagged they must:
- Sit down or take a knee
- Take note of who tagged them and watch that person closely
Then, as soon as the person who tagged them gets tagged and sits down, they can POP UP “lightning fast” and get right back into the tag game.
IMPORTANT RULE TO INCLUDE – If two students tag each other at the “exact” same time they should play “ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS” to determine who stays in the game and who sits down.
Game Teaching Tips
TIP #1: To keep this game moving “Lightning Fast” the teacher can shout out “LIGHTNING BREAK” at any time during the game when they notice that a bunch of kids are sitting down.
TIP #2: Since students are tagging with their hands, and not pool noodles in this game, be sure to remind them to tag gently and only on the shoulders or below.
TIP #3: I also play an elimination round version of this game and the kids absolutely LOVE IT.
For the elimination round instead of getting back in the game once they get tagged they must stay seated until you have one person left – The Lightning Champ!
Lightning Tag is a creative warm-up game for kids that makes for the perfect K-12 physical education brain break -a must-have resource that transforms gym class into an exciting, inclusive experience every student will love!
So, what do you say? Why not blast some “clean” and upbeat PE music , maybe tell a few funny sports jokes and bring the excitement of LIGHTNING TAG to your gymnasium TODAY!
How about that FREE Lesson Plan Printable?
Lightning Tag – FREE PRINTABLE Lesson Plan
YOU GOT IT! Snag your Easy-to-Follow Printable Lightning Tag Lesson Plan that includes, GAME SET-UP, DIAGRAM, EASY DIRECTIONS and TEACHER TIPS RIGHT HERE!
This low prep, minimal equipment game is also a very easy emergency PE lesson plan to leave for a substitute teacher.
Just print off, gather the equipment and you’re good to go.
If you’re looking for more easy, fun, and super unique (not boring) Low or No Prep physical education games and PE Projects, I’ve got a bunch more for you.
How about a game of BULLSEYE BAGS (cornhole in the gym), CRAZY BALL SOCCER , BAS*KICK*BALL (Basketball + Kickball), or an energizing and educational brain break game of CATCH & STACK?
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And if you want the absolute BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK? Lightning Tag is included in my “ALWAYS GROWING” K-5 PE Game GROWING BUNDLE too!
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Your K-12 gym lesson plans will definitely level up when you add Lightning Tag to your PE Class Schedule.
Thanks so much for stopping by today and spending some time learning all about Lightning Tag.
I really appreciate it and I hope that you have a TRULY BLESSED And BEAUTIFUL Day spent laughing until your cheeks hurt!
