Active8’s are short, fun games that are designed to get kids up and moving about. Each game is broken down into really simple stages and we’ve even included an 8 minute timer too. The games can be used on their own or grouped together - either way, they are guaranteed to energise your kids and get them moving. Each game played will count as 8 minutes towards the 60 active minutes recommended every day.
Take a look at our brand new Active8’s - a collection of games and activities designed to get you up and active for 8 mins. Yes, that’s 8 minutes of activity that count towards the recommended 60 active minutes per day.
It’s good to include seasons, themes, sporting events, festivals and celebrations when playing games with Children. It educates the Children in your group, promotes discussions as well as ensuring your sessions are varied and fun.
It’s good to include seasons, themes, sporting events, festivals and celebrations when playing games with Children. It educates the Children in your group, promotes discussions as well as ensuring your sessions are varied and fun.
There is so much fun you can have with a pack of playing cards, you can incorporate lots of exercises/moves using the cards so not only will the Children be getting fit and active they will be learning numbers and simple maths too.
Parachute games are so much fun, these below will keep the group going for more than 8 minutes, so choose a couple to play during one session and save some for another session. The Children will more than likely want to play one game more than once!
Mirrors is a simple game that can be played in many different ways, letting all the group have a go will build confidence and allow them to show their creativity.
Lots of games can be played with soft balls, choose from Ball fun part 1 and part 2. Mix and match these games throughout each 8 minute session to keep the group engaged
In this game you will need lightening reaction speeds, a straight face and an ability to slyly look out of the corner of your eye.
An energetic game mentally and physically!
Focus. Focus. Focus! And we really want to see those fingers working overtime. Have you the ability to really concentrate when everything around you is a bit bonkers?
Loads of fun but serious amounts of concentration needed!
Stringiness silliness. You’ll need to be a bit of a sleuth to find and gather all the hidden lengths of string. And don’t get yourself in a twist, tying those nobly knots!
Who doesn’t love receiving a present? However, in this game you not only have to give a gift but wrap it too…..sound simple? Read on………..
You need to ‘limber’ up properly for this one! It also helps if you have the reaction speeds ofa fruit fly…..
Don’t be a ‘has-been’ in this game. Grab your ‘beanie’ hat and ‘bean me up, Scotty’ for some stupid beany stuff.
It’s good to include seasons, themes, sporting events, festivals and celebrations when playing games with Children. It educates the Children in your group, promotes discussions as well as ensuring your sessions are varied and fun.
It’s good to include seasons, themes, sporting events, festivals and celebrations when playing games with Children. It educates the Children in your group, promotes discussions as well as ensuring your sessions are varied and fun.
Chinese New Year will be celebrated this February on the 16th Unlike the New Year we celebrate in the UK; the date of Chinese New Year differs from year to year.
So many games can be played with a few hoop, here’s a few to keep a group active for a whole 8 minutes
This game is high energy and lots of fun, keep adapting the game to progress it and keep the attention of your group
Calling all bendy people! Think you have the mental and physical agility to feed a hoop round an unbreakable human chain? You’re guaranteed a ‘whoop’ if you can! This one is a great icebreaker to start off any parties.
Once again it requires thought as well as energy!
Imagine Mr. Bump with his ridiculously long arms and Mr. Tickle trying to find your tickly spot! Now imagine you have to stop writhing and giggling and be completely still in a heartbeat. Could you do it?
If you thought Old MacDonald’s farm was full of silly animals you haven’t been introduced to the jungle massive yet! Elephant trunks at the ready!
You will need the stamina of an ox but the slipperiness of a fish for this slithery version of a favourite game
Fancy yourself as a bit of a groover? Can you moonwalk like MJ? It may not be enough as you have to have superfast reaction speeds too……
An essentially frantic game involving beanbags, body slams and break-neck speed!
Deep breaths and great coordination are what will win you this task! Don’t over think things and STAY CALM
It’s good to include seasons, themes, sporting events, festivals and celebrations when playing games with Children. It educates the Children in your group, promotes discussions as well as ensuring your sessions are varied and fun.
This game is quick and easy to play it can last up to 8 minutes as Children love to make up different versions of the game.
Lots of games can be played with soft balls, choose from Ball fun part 1 and part 2. Mix and match these games throughout each 8 minute session to keep the group engaged
Time for all you would be artists to put on your berets and neckerchiefs and step up! This is pretty much a visual version of Chinese whispers with an added bit of movement to keep you on your toes!
It has huge potential for big laughs too…….
You will need to be a seriously cool cat to keep your head in this one. How are you in a pressured situation? Will you be calm or crumble?
One for quick thinkers, fast talkers and bouncy types…..
How difficult can it be to clap out a rhythm and think at the same time? Will your body do what you want it to, while your mind is working overtime?
We love an excuse to dress up. Are you quicker and putting clothes on or taking them off? Make sure you don’t put both legs down one trouser leg now……
There’s a fisherman on the loose. He has one pocket full of fish eyes and the other full of live maggots. Don’t let him catch you!
Can you be really quiet? Quiet like a stealthy tiger or a church mouse? Or will the temptation to make sounds be just too great?
Time to channel your inner athlete while you carry the Olympic Torch through a maze of conundrums and hurdles Easy does it…….
You need to have the reaction speeds of a ninja in this fast paced frolic. Quickness and accuracy are the name of this madcap game!
