ACTION! Rainbow Block 'Em Set

More colors of blocks lead to more teams competing to build their walls the fastest! Players race to gather foam blocks and balls in their team's color from along the center line. Players with blocks rush back to their starting line to start building an 18-block wall, while those with balls take aim and throw from the center line toward other teams' walls to knock them down. Players can use their hands, arms, legs, or another ball to block balls to defend their walls. The first team to successfully build its wall wins! Vary the game and allow players to throw from anywhere in the court as long as they don't step into a 10' dia circle surrounding walls. You can also add a dodgeball element adding a rule that when a player is hit by a ball, he/she is out and heads to the sideline until a teammate catches a thrown ball.

Blocks (12"L x 6"W x 6"H) are made of dense foam that's easy to stack, while also being safe on floors and players. Set of Rainbow-colored blocks also sold separately to expand your set and create larger walls or get more players involved. 6.3" dia coated-foam balls are easy to grab and throw by players of any skill level.

Set includes 108 blocks (18 ea color; 48 lb total), 18 balls (6.3" dia; 3 of ea color), and activity instructions.

15 Creative PE Activities Using the ACTION! Rainbow Block-Em Set

The ACTION! Rainbow Block-Em Set is a high-energy, foam-blocking game designed for safe, strategic fun. It includes six soft foam blockers and six coated-foam balls, with each blocker shaped like a tall rectangular tower to serve as a shield during throwing and dodging games. The soft foam ensures safety during high-intensity play, and the blockers add a strategic element of defense. What makes this product unique is its combination of movement, strategy, and safe blocking, offering endless possibilities for teaching fundamental movement skills such as throwing, dodging, striking, balance, and more. Below are 15 inventive activity ideas using the Block-Em Set to energize your PE classroom or gym.

1. Block & Dash Dodgeball: Students run between zones while others throw foam balls. Blockers use their towers to defend—teaches dodging and defensive positioning.

2. Shield & Strike Relay: One teammate uses the blocker for defense while the other tries to strike a target—develops teamwork and throwing accuracy.

3. Blocker Ball Blast: Teams aim to knock over blockers using Rainbow Versa Balls—teaches aim, throwing force, and strategy.

4. Block & Sprint Tag Race: After blocking 3 incoming throws, students must sprint to a cone and back—mixes manipulation and locomotor speed.

5. Guard the Goal: Use cones to form a goal. Players must defend it using their blocker—teaches reaction time and positional play.

6. Rainbow Tower Takedown: Stack blockers upright in zones. Students use coated-foam balls to knock them down—great for aim and throwing accuracy.

7. Defend the Dot: Players protect a Rainbow Marker with their blocker while opponents try to hit it with foam balls—reinforces target awareness.

8. Jump, Land & Block: Students jump over a cone and immediately defend with the blocker—teaches reaction and landing control.

9. Partner Pass & Block: One student throws foam balls while the other tries to block them—switch roles—builds coordination and timing.

10. Tiptoe Tower Guard: Students must guard their blocker while walking on their toes—improves balance and fine motor control.

11. Blocker Tunnel Builder: Line up blockers to create a crawl tunnel. Teams must crawl through and avoid getting tagged with foam balls—develops coordination and spatial awareness.

12. Block the Bounce: Students must use their blocker to stop a bouncing Rainbow DuraBall—teaches anticipation and fine timing.

13. Leap & Shield: Students leap across cones and quickly raise their blocker in a defensive position—blends locomotor power with reaction.

14. Color Coded Chaos: Assign blocker and ball colors. Students may only block balls of their own color—adds focus and visual tracking.

15. Team Blocker Stack Race: Teams race to stack blockers vertically without tipping while dodging soft ball throws—combines manipulation and team strategy.