Rock, Paper, Scissors

Equipment

• One set of Speed Stacks Stack Spots or activity poly spots
• One to three sets of Speed Stacks for each stacking spot

Setup

Place the Stack Spots in a large oval on the floor to establish the activity area; be sure there’s enough space inside the oval to comfortably fit every stacker. Place 1-3 sets of Speed Stacks in downstacked position near the stacking spots. Stackers inside the activity area partner up and stand back to back.

How To Play

On the ‘go’ signal stackers turn around, face their partner and play a round of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Whoever wins the round runs to a Stack Spot and completes the activity, on the spot. Once they’ve completed the activity, they run back into the activity area, find a new partner and play another round of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Stackers who don’t win Rock, Paper, Scissors find a new partner and play again.

Rules

• Winning players must alternate between a Stack Spot or activity spot each time they win a round.

Variations

• To make this activity more movement-based, substitute hand signals in Rock, Paper, Scissors to full body signals.

Social Emotional Learning Alignment (SEL)

SEL helps strengthen the mind-body connection and center mental, social, and emotional health along with physical health.

• Honesty
• Identify Emotions
• Empathy
• Social Engagement
• Optimistic Thinking

Shape Standards

Comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.

Standard	Description
S1.E5.1	Combines varied locomotor skills in a variety of practice tasks.
S2.E5.5	Demonstrates problem solving strategies in a variety of games/activities.
S3.E2.5	Demonstrates respectful behaviors that contribute to positive social interactions in movement.
S3.E2.9	Makes fair choices as directed by the teacher.
S4.E2.2	Identifies physical activities that can meet the need for social interaction.