Rock Paper Scissors -- Splits!

Grade Levels: K - 5

Posted: August 27, 2020 | Updated: August 27, 2020
Created by: Schoolhouse by the Sea

Rules of the Game

  1. Pair off into groups of two. If you have an uneven number, invite someone to be your partner, or to referee with you.

    1. Make sure each group has plenty of space!
  2. In each group, partners should face each other. Stand with your right feet toe-to-toe and your left feet directly behind your right.

  3. At the same time, each group will rock, paper, scissors.

    1. The person who wins stays exactly where they are.
    2. The person who loses takes one step back with their left foot. The right food stays exactly where it is!

  4. In their new positions, each group will play another round of rock, paper, scissors.

    1. The person who wins may (but doesn’t have to) take one step forward with their left foot. Their right foot stays exactly where it is!
    2. The person who loses takes one step back with their left foot. They must keep their balance!
  5. Keep playing until one person can’t move their left foot back any further or until someone falls down!

This game can lead to lots of giggles. Good luck doing the splits and keeping your balance!