Difficulty:
(Moderate)

Amoeba

Grade K–8
Groups of 8–15 Players
10–15 min

Focus

Cooperation • Spatial Awareness • Teamwork

Set-up

Groups huddle together with arms around each other’s shoulders or waists, forming a tight cluster — the “amoeba.”

How to Play

The amoeba must move together as one organism to complete challenges called out by the facilitator: reach the far wall, sit down and stand up, navigate an obstacle. No one can separate from the group.

Rules

Stay connected at all times.
Move slowly.
Listen to the whole group.
No one leads alone.

Keep It Going

Obstacle courses.
Multiple amoebas competing.
Add a "nucleus" — one player in the center who calls directions.

ESY Modification

  • Smaller groups.
  • Walk only.
  • Shorter challenges.
  • Adult helps anchor the group.

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