
In build three, each base will be given materials they need to build a snowman. Play continues just as before, but with Castles now being a part of each team’s fort. The hoops are used to build a castle structure.

In build two, each base will be given six hoops. To help you with these rotations, I created a rotation schedule for the game that is available as a free download. Play goes on for a set amount of time and then the teams all rotate bases and roles. Their goal is to knock over opposing team’s fort structures! As fort structures get knocked over, the builders attempt to set them back up as quickly as possible. Players at a base can take snowballs and, without leaving their base area, throw the ball using either an overhand or underhand throw. Once all of the players have been assigned to a base, the teacher add snowballs (which are foam balls to the game). A builder’s job is to defend the fort structure and repair any structures that get knocked over in the game. These students will be builders and each pair will be assigned to a base. Once each team’s fort is set up, the teacher will pair up students from the two teams on the sideline. The remaining two teams will stand on the side for a second.Įach team will be given three icicles (I like to use thin pins for these) which will serve as the foundation of their fort. The teacher then divides the class into six teams. Four of the teams will be assigned a base area. Play continues for a set amount of time and then teams all rotate roles.įor build one, the playing area will be divided into four bases. If a fort structure collapses, the builders may attempt to reset it while the game continues to be played.



Without leaving their area, players can throw snowballs to attempt to knock over structures in the opposing teams’ forts. Once the forts are set up and the builders have all been assigned an area, the teacher adds snowballs (foam balls) to the game! A builder’s job is to a) defend fort structures and b) build any fort structures that collapse during the game. The play area is divided into four areas, with each area being a team’s base.Ĭlass is divided into six teams: four teams will be assigned to a base area and the two remaining teams sit out (for now).Įach team builds a snow fort in their base area that consists of three icicles (pins), a castle (hula hoop structure), and a snowman (three balls stacked on top of each other).īefore play begins, the teacher assigns players from the two teams on the bench as builders to different forts.
