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Rainbow Playground Balls

Our classic rubber playground ball for students in fun, organizational colors!
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Our popular Rainbow Playground Ball gives you durability, a superior grip, versatility, and the opportunity for customization! Durable cover, smart bladder construction, and bright colors make recess and PE more exciting!

Playground Ready

The stippled two-ply rubber cover is designed for intense play on rough playground surfaces. You can expect these balls to last for years. These playground balls use a butyl bladder, which is more effective in retaining air and assisting with maintaining the ball's shape.

Friendly Cover

Premium two-ply construction gives a textured, pliable surface that is ideal for students of all skill levels. The cover is made to comfort young students' tight grips while remaining resilient to the hard pavement when bouncing or rolling. The unique texture improves control and accuracy when throwing and catching. Not recommended for kicking.

Custom Options

In addition to Rainbow colors, these balls are also available in with custom options. Show off your school's or organization's spirit and make sure balls stay where they belong. Call us today to get your custom order underway! Minimum order of 8 Rainbow Sets. Please allow 10-12 weeks for full delivery.

Rainbow Playground Balls are available in Rainbow Sets of 6 in 4 sizes or Individually in 8.5" dia.

Sizes:

  • 6" dia
  • 7" dia
  • 8.5" dia
  • 10" dia

 

15 Fundamental Movement Skill Activities Using Rainbow Playground Balls

The Rainbow Playground Balls are soft, easy to grip, and color-coded for class organization, making them perfect for teaching a variety of physical education skills across all age groups. These balls are ideal for throwing, catching, rolling, and bouncing, and their forgiving texture reduces intimidation—especially for younger students. The following 15 creative activities incorporate locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative, body control, and stability movements, helping students build physical literacy through fun, skill-building experiences using these versatile playground balls.

1. Rainbow Run ‘n Roll: Students roll their colored ball across the gym and race to retrieve it before it stops rolling. Focus: Rolling, Running, and Reaction Time.

2. Color Cone Dash: Place Rainbow DuraCoat Cones across the gym. Students run to the cone matching their ball’s color and perform a task (e.g., 5 squats). Focus: Running, Color Recognition, and Body Control.

3. Gallop and Grab Relay: Students gallop across the gym to pick up or deliver balls to a bin. Relay format encourages teamwork. Focus: Galloping, Grasping, and Coordination.

4. Bounce Back Battles: Students pair up and bounce the ball back and forth. Points scored for successful returns without catching. Focus: Bouncing, Striking, and Reaction Skills.

5. Slide & Strike Station: Students slide laterally while striking balls back and forth with a partner using their hands. Focus: Sliding, Striking, and Balance.

6. Toss it, Trap it, Turn Around: Students toss the ball upward, trap it with both hands on the return, and perform a full body turn. Focus: Tossing, Turning, and Catching.

7. Underhand Accuracy Alley: Students use underhand throws to land the ball in hula hoops at varying distances. Focus: Underhand Throwing, Aiming, and Control.

8. Leapin’ Launch Pad: Students leap from poly spots and toss the ball toward a target mid-air. Focus: Leaping, Throwing, and Landing.

9. Skip & Scoop Sprint: Students skip across the gym, scoop the ball off the floor without stopping, and continue. Focus: Skipping, Scooping, and Hand-Eye Coordination.

10. Push, Pull, Pass: Students pair up. One pushes the ball toward the other, who pulls it in and passes it back. Rotate roles every 30 seconds. Focus: Pushing, Pulling, and Coordination.

11. Dodgeball Drift: In a modified dodgeball format, students roll the ball instead of throwing, and others must dodge or jump over it. Focus: Dodging, Rolling, and Jumping.

12. Freeze & Balance Freeze Tag: If tagged with a ball, students must freeze and balance the ball on one hand or foot. Focus: Balancing, Stillness, and Core Stability.

13. Sit & Slide Soccer: Students sit and use their feet to pass the ball to partners or toward a cone goal. Focus: Kicking, Core Engagement, and Coordination.

14. Toss Turn Touchdown: Students toss the ball, perform a 360-degree turn, then catch it and sprint to a cone. Focus: Turning, Catching, and Running.

15. Monkey Roll Marathon: In pairs, students continuously roll the ball back and forth while doing monkey walks. Focus: Rolling, Crawling, and Coordination.