Rainbow Coated-Foam Dice
Incorporate large foam dice into activities to take games to the next level! Dice introduce random chance, which can put a twist on rules or add a brand new segment to game play. Tough design makes these dice ideal for use in institutional settings.
Great for Any Activity
It's easy to quickly alter games and activities when using foam yard dice! You can use them to modify game rules, change the number of reps in an exercise, or get students practicing their math skills. These dice are the perfect fit for any age group or activity.
Superior Durability
Vinyl-coated foam dice are ready to stand up to daily institutional use, indoors or out. The coating resists peeling and picking, ensuring long-lasting durability of your equipment.
Instant Activity Organization
5" dice come in Rainbow Sets of 6, which means 6 different colors to conveniently organize activities. Teachers can assign groups and teams based on color, while also keeping track of equipment based on who has which color.
15 Fun PE Activities Using Rainbow Coated-Foam Dice
The Rainbow Coated-Foam Dice are large, colorful, and lightweight foam dice designed for safe, interactive, and versatile use in physical education settings. These dice feature a durable coated-foam construction and bold numerals, making them easy to see, roll, and clean. Their soft texture ensures safety for younger students while encouraging creativity, chance-based activities, and movement variability. Below are 15 engaging PE activity ideas that use these foam dice to support the development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) while adding an element of surprise and excitement to each class.
1. Dice Dash: Students roll a die and perform that number of laps, skips, or jumps. Builds locomotor endurance and counting integration.
2. Roll & React: Teacher assigns a different movement (e.g., hop, slide, leap) to each number. Students roll and immediately perform it. Improves agility and reaction time.
3. Team Total Challenge: In teams, students roll dice and combine totals to determine how many reps of an exercise to perform. Builds teamwork and mathematical thinking.
4. Dice Balance Blast: Roll a number, then balance on that many body parts. Develops balance and body awareness.
5. Rainbow Roll Relays: Assign a color to a specific locomotor movement (e.g., red = gallop). Students roll colored dice and move accordingly. Teaches movement variety and color recognition.
6. Fitness Fun Roll: Create an exercise chart (e.g., 1 = jumping jacks, 2 = squats, etc.). Students roll and perform that exercise. Reinforces body control and fitness awareness.
7. Cone Zone Shuffle: Place Rainbow Cones with numbers 1-6. Students roll and move to that cone. Enhances directional movement.
8. Roll-a-Relay: Teams roll the dice to determine how many times each member must complete a movement task. Encourages collaboration and locomotor skill.
9. Balance & Roll: While balancing on one foot, roll the die and hold the pose for that many seconds. Builds static balance and concentration.
10. Movement Math Mania: Roll two dice, subtract the smaller from the larger, and perform that many squats or lunges. Encourages numeracy with body awareness.
11. Rainbow Dice Dance: Assign dance moves to each number. Students roll, hear the music, and dance accordingly. Builds coordination and rhythm.
12. Catch & Count: Students toss and catch a ball the number of times shown on their roll. Focuses on catching and concentration.
13. Dice Dominoes: After rolling, students must find someone with the matching number and complete a movement task together. Encourages peer interaction.
14. Roll and Row: On scooters, students roll and “row” using hands or paddles the number of laps shown. Builds core strength and mobility.
15. Giant Group Game Board: Create a floor game board with stations. Dice rolls determine how far each team moves and what challenge they complete. Combines gameplay and multiple FMS.