Gopher Exclusive Product
Screamin' Rainbow DuraBall Playground Balls
These balls are rotomolded from liquid vinyl to withstand routine use and abuse. A textured design and no bladder provide a friendlier feel, especially for younger students, without sacrificing durability.
Screamin' Rainbow colors add a fun pop of color to the playground and make it nearly impossible to lose these balls! 8.5" dia. Offered in a Set of 6.
15 High-Energy PE Activities Using Screamin’ Rainbow DuraBall Playground Balls
The Screamin’ Rainbow DuraBall Playground Balls are ultra-bright, eye-catching balls designed to grab attention and withstand rugged use. With vibrant neon colors and a durable 2-ply rubber construction, these balls provide excellent grip, bounce, and visibility—perfect for outdoor play and large group games. The loud, vivid colors make them easy to track in motion, ideal for dynamic movement-based activities that promote agility, coordination, and engagement. Below are 15 fun, skill-focused activity ideas that help students develop a wide range of fundamental movement skills using these energetic, high-visibility balls.
1. Neon Knockdown: Set up targets and have students roll Screamin’ DuraBalls to knock them down. Focuses on rolling, aiming, and coordination.
2. Glow & Go Tag: One or two students are "taggers" holding Screamin’ balls. They tag others gently below the waist. Develops dodging and spatial awareness.
3. Bounce the Brights: Students practice dribbling and bouncing the ball while changing direction at every cone. Promotes bouncing, agility, and control.
4. Rainbow Radar Rollers: Students roll their ball toward a hoop target from different distances and angles. Focus on rolling and aim accuracy.
5. Flash & Catch Chaos: The teacher holds up a Screamin’ ball; students must race to catch it after completing a movement (e.g., 3 hops). Builds reaction and catching.
6. Slide & Slam: Students slide laterally and slam the ball into a wall for a rebound catch. Enhances sliding and rebounding control.
7. Screamin’ Skipper Pass: In pairs, students skip toward each other and toss the ball mid-skip. Develops skipping and tossing in motion.
8. Screamin’ Color Chase: Each student starts with a different colored Screamin’ ball. When a color is called, that group chases the others. Encourages running and evasion.
9. Neon Ninja Dodger: Students try to avoid balls rolled by "ninjas" while moving across the gym. Teaches dodging and agility.
10. One-Bounce Wonder: Students must bounce-pass their ball once to a partner and catch it before it bounces twice. Promotes bouncing and hand-eye coordination.
11. Glow Ball Golf: Create "holes" using cones and students try to roll their balls into them with the fewest attempts. Teaches rolling, aim, and control.
12. Screamin’ Station Circuit: Set up 5 stations: dribble, roll, bounce-pass, wall-rebound, and target throw. Rotating improves varied manipulative skills.
13. Screamin’ Spiral Run: Students carry the ball while spinning (twirling) slowly and running to the finish. Builds spatial awareness and turning.
14. Screamin’ Ball Freeze Dance: Students bounce or pass the ball to music. When it stops, they freeze in place with the ball balanced on a body part. Combines bouncing, balancing, and rhythm.
15. Screamin’ Target Taggers: Use hoops as floor targets. Students must bounce their ball so it lands and stays in a hoop. Practices precision bouncing and aim.