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Leader of the Stack

Equiptment: Each stacker needs a set of cups

Description: The first person in each squad is designated as the "leader" and faces the rest of the squad. Instructor calls out a pattern to be stacked, and the stackers set up their cups accordingly. On the "Go" signal, all stackers up stack and down stack the pattern and stand up when they are finished. The fa ... more

Copy Cat Stacking

Equiptment: One set of Speed Stacks for each family member participating (solid colors or two/three colors), a shield (poster board, piece of cardboard or sheet of paper) for each pair.

Description: Partners sit cross-legged, back-to-back. We suggest that both stackers have either equal solid sets or equal numbers of two or three colors of Speed Stacks mixed together to make a set. One partner is designated the "Creator" and the other is named the "Copy Cat". With backs to their partners, the C ... more

Demolition at Stack City

Equiptment: A set of Speed Stacks (one or more per stacker). music.

Description: Divide the stackers into two equal teams. Have each team select a demotion crew and a construction crew within their team. Have the teams line up on their designated sides of the movement area. The Speeds Stacks inside the movement area represent buildings in a city. Start the music and have all the ... more

One hand stacker, left and right hand

Equiptment: 1 set of Speed stacks[12], StackMat

Description: Stack either one of the 3 patterns and sequences with the left or right hand. If a StackMat is available time your self! ... more

Stacker City

Equiptment: 1 scooter, 1 rubber ring and 1 set of cups for each student

Description: Ask the class to name as many different types of buildings found in a city as they can, then ask them ways to get around a city. When someone says "drive", demonstrate with a scooter and rubber ring how to "drive" around Stacker City. Explain that they are to drive to as many buildings as they can a ... more

Winner Advances

Equiptment: Cups(12 for each participant), Floor tape, Cones(6)

Description: The first person in each group goes first. On the teacher's signal, they must run out to the cups and build two 3-2-1 pyramids. They must then run back to their line and touch the sideline with their foot. They will then run back to the cups and unstack them. The first to get back to the sideline is ... more

Around the world tag

Equiptment: table (round is preferable ) and speed stacks

Description: on go the students go around the circle either upstacking or downstacking the cups they come to (must fix fumbles) if the person behind you completes their stack before you do you are out (we have a stack in between to begin with so it takes a bit for someone to catch up) as students are eliminated ... more