Tag-It Mitts

Put a fun and friendly spin on tag with soft foam hands! The person wearing the mitt is "it" and tries to tag other players by tapping them with the mitt. After tagging another player, that person is now "it" and repeats the cycle. Mitts prevent the spread of germs and are soft and friendly for tagging.

Always Know Who's “It"

Since the person who's doing the tagging is wearing a foam hand, it's always easy to tell who's “it"! Bright blue color is easy to spot and stands out in a room full of students. Students know who avoid to while running around, and teachers can keep an eye on the tagger.

Keep Germs Low

These foam hands minimize the spread of germs since there is no skin-to-skin contact between students. The mitt covers the entire hand and serves as a convenient way to keep games light, friendly, and safe.

Complete Set includes 6 mitts and activity instructions with various tag alternatives.

15 Fun and Fundamental Activity Ideas Using Tag-It Mitts

The Tag-It Mitts from Gopher Sport are colorful, oversized foam mitts designed to make tagging games safer, more fun, and easier for all ages. Their lightweight, ambidextrous design encourages participation and confidence, while the large surface area enhances success in tag-based games. These mitts offer a safe and engaging way to teach fundamental movement skills, particularly in locomotor, body control, and manipulative categories. The following 15 activity ideas use Tag-It Mitts in imaginative ways that help students of all ages build physical literacy through movement, play, and cooperative learning.

1. Mitt Mania Tag-Off: Classic tag with a twist—students wear Tag-It Mitts and attempt to tag others using only the mitt. Focus on dodging, chasing, and stopping.

2. Shadow Mitters: In pairs, one student leads while the other follows like a shadow, copying movements with mitts. Enhances mirroring, balance, and spatial awareness.

3. Mitt March Mayhem: Students march across the gym using high knees while tapping their mitts together to a beat. Reinforces rhythm, coordination, and locomotor movement.

4. Catch Me if You Mitt: Using the Tag-It Mitts and Gopher’s Lightweight Foam Balls, students try to catch and toss balls in teams. Builds catching, throwing, and coordination.

5. Mitt Fit Freeze Dance: While music plays, students dance while waving their mitts. When the music stops, they must freeze in a balanced pose. Improves balance and reaction time.

6. Slide and Swipe: Students slide laterally across the gym and swipe a foam object off a cone with their mitt. Targets sliding and striking.

7. Tag the Target: Place poly spots on walls or mats. Students run and tap specific colored targets with their mitts. Encourages agility and color recognition.

8. Mitt Relay Dash: In teams, students race to pass a ball using only their mitts, no hands. Reinforces teamwork and manipulative skills.

9. Swat the Balloon: In partners or teams, students keep a ball or balloon in the air using their mitts. Great for hand-eye coordination and striking.

10. Mitt Monster Moves: Students act like “mitt monsters” doing exaggerated stomping, hopping, and leaping. A fun way to practice locomotor skills with energy!

11. Capture the Mitt: Classic “Capture the Flag,” but students wear mitts and must retrieve foam flags using their mitt hand only. Develops strategy, speed, and teamwork.

12. Mitt Paddle Battle: Students play paddle-style games by hitting a foam ball back and forth using only their mitts as paddles. Works on striking and reaction time.

13. Mitt Leap Challenge: Students leap from one spot to another, high-fiving a hanging object with their mitt in midair. Builds power and leaping ability.

14. Mitt Dodge Dance: Students dodge thrown soft balls while performing mitt movements to music. Focuses on dodging and reaction speed.

15. Mitt Dribble Dash: Using foam balls and mitts, students must dribble (tap repeatedly) the ball across the gym. Works on hand control and rhythm.