Difficulty:
(Easy)

RPS Posse

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

Focus

Encouragement • Sportsmanship • Community

Set-up

Have participants spread throughout the activity area. Review the rules of Rock, Paper, Scissors before beginning.

How to Play

Players pair up and play one round of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The loser becomes the winner’s biggest fan and cheers them on during every future match. As the game continues, each winner collects more cheerleaders until only two players remain for the championship with the entire group cheering.

Rules

Play one round per match.
Cheer positively and respectfully.
Keep moving to find new opponents.
Encourage everyone throughout.

Keep It Going

Best-of-three championship.
Non-dominant hand tournament.
Full-body Rock, Paper, Scissors
Sports or superhero versions.

ESY Modification

  • Practice RPS before beginning.
  • Pair students with peer buddies.
  • Model enthusiastic, positive cheering.

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.