Difficulty:
(Moderate)

RPS Olympics

Grade K–8
Whole Group (15–35) Players
10–15 min

Focus

Sportsmanship • Resilience • Decision Making

Set-up

Create three areas: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Everyone begins in Bronze.

How to Play

Play Rock, Paper, Scissors against someone in your current zone. Winner moves up one level; loser stays and finds another opponent. Continue for several rounds. Optional: use full-body Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Rules

One game per matchup.
Celebrate wins and losses.
Keep moving.
Encourage everyone.

Keep It Going

Full-body/human RPS.
Team Olympics.
Add Platinum level.
Timed rounds.

ESY Modification

  • Practice signs first.
  • Smaller groups.
  • Adult support if needed.
  • Reduce zones to two for younger groups.

Related Indoor Activity Guide

RPS Stretch
Difficulty:
K–8
Pairs → Whole Group
10–15 min

Participants spread out with enough personal space. Review Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Four Squares Challenge
Difficulty:
3–8
Pairs
8–12 min

Create four equal squares on the floor. Partners work together with one performing while the other counts repetitions.

Support Tag
Difficulty:
3–8
Whole Group (15–35)
10–15 min

Choose 5–7 taggers. Everyone else spreads throughout the activity area.