Monster Charades - A Monster Themed Gross Motor Game

Get students up and moving with this Monster Charades Indoor Recess Gross Motor Game. This game allows students to get up and moving when they cannot go outside. This game can also be used during a brain break time.

What is Included:

This resource includes instructions for playing the game as well as the cards used during the game.

How to Play

• The first way to play is listed in the instructions of this resource. The playing cards are placed face down. One student takes a card and begins to act out what the card says. The other students must guess what monster themed activity the student is doing. Repeat with a different student until all cards are used.

• The second way to play is to have the teacher have the students freeze in place. Make sure each student has enough room to move without touching other students. The teacher will then read one of the cards to the students and the students will act out whatever was on the card. The students will freeze again at the teacher's command and a new card is picked. Repeat this until all of the cards are used.

When to Use:

• Rainy Day Indoor Recess: If the weather does not permit you from going outside, this game is the perfect way to help get some of that energy out!

• Gross Motor Game: If you need a game for students to do that works with an apple theme, this one is a great way to get students moving while thinking about different actions associated with pumpkins!

• Brain Break: Do the students need a break from their work? This game can provide a quick way for students to do something fun for a few minutes to reset their minds to get learning again!

This gross motor game is a low prep option for teachers to make. Once the cards are printed and cut apart, the teacher just needs to grab the cards and get started with the game. The quick set up means little time is wasted between activities!