July 8, 2022 // by Jill Webb
Frisbee is a popular game, but just throwing and catching can get boring! The great thing is a frisbee can be used in so many ways! Whether you work with young or older children, frisbee skills and games can teach agility, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork.
Below you will find 20 unique and fun games that all use frisbees!
Using foam flying discs in this backyard frisbee bowling game, the teams will each try to knock down bowling pins. They will have to throw them from different lines, each one getting further from the pins. If you don't have pins, try using empty soda bottles filled with water or some sand.
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An easy game for the little ones to be involved in is frisbee tic tac toe! They will not only have to strategize where to make their next move but also try to use coordination to throw it in that spot.
Don't have a bunch of frisbees laying around? Take out those plastic lids and get playing! This game idea suggests labeling them with the letters of the alphabet to play a "frisbee" toss game.
Play this traditional game, but using a frisbee, which gives it some added challenge. Make it even more fun by playing popular songs that the students enjoy.
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A kids' frisbee game that is fun and challenging is KanJam. Using a can and frisbees, the kids will try to hit the can in different ways to earn different points. The harder the challenge, the more the point value!
Disc golf kits might be impractical. This site shows you how to make (and play) your own disc golf course. Using some tomato planters and laundry baskets for the disc golf basket, you can create the course in your yard or playground!
Teammates must work together in this large group activity. The game rules are that each group has a corner they must defend from the frisbees, but they must also try to score on their opponent's square. The only piece of equipment you need are frisbees and something to mark off the corners with.
This is an adorable and simple game with pool noodles and frisbees! Use noodles to balance a frisbee on top. Then, have children race. If they drop their frisbee they must go back to the beginning.
This station activity takes 4 frisbee activities and combines them into one. It's especially nice if you have a large class because you can break them into smaller groups to play one of the following: frisbee golf, pin knockdown, can hame, or partner toss.
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This station activity takes 4 frisbee activities and combines them into one. It's especially nice if you have a large class because you can break them into smaller groups to play one of the following: frisbee golf, pin knockdown, can hame, or partner toss.
Made with pool noodles, this game is great for younger kids. Create a target hoop for students to throw the frisbee through. You can expand it by making smaller and larger hoops with differing point values.
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Work on hand-eye coordination skills with Ultimate Frisbee. This game is a mix of sports - football, basketball, and frisbee and you will need a setup similar to an American football field.
Find a soccer field and play soccer with frisbees! The game has the same elements as soccer, but can be played with 6-10 people on each team. Pass along the frisbee and try to get it past the goalie!
For this game of tennis, no tennis ball is needed! Students will use a frisbee instead of a ball. You will need to tape or mark off a playing area for each team - make sure they are spaced well because there may be errant flying discs.
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This is an easy and fun frisbee toss game! Have kids decorate a course with points using chalk. Next, they will use frisbees to try to land on certain points. The one with the most points wins!
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Play this game in a gymnasium or game field so students have enough room. They will walk around balancing frisbees on their hand while trying to knock down their opponents. Help teach multitasking because they must give attention to balance and knocking down.
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This game is great for those with some skill level. Balance and place and bottle on a rod with a flat top and try to knock them down using the frisbee. A successful throw will earn you points!
For younger kids, have them make their own frisbees and practice throwing them. Use bright color markers or watercolors and a cup of water to create art on a paper plate. Have them cut out the center to make a disc!
Just like the classic basketball game of HORSE, but with a frisbee! It is a great, challenging game for older students to try and do different passes and catches.
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This relay race activity has students balance and pass balls between friends. It helps build agility in children by making them balance a ball on a frisbee.
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