Scooter Board Tag on Wheels

A tag game where everyone moves seated on a scooter board, pushing with their hands, so a classmate who uses a wheelchair or has difficulty with their legs plays on equal terms. Students build arm strength, dodging skills, and an inclusive mindset.

How to play

1. Mark a 20 x 20 m (65 x 65 ft) area with cones and split the class into two waves of 12 or 13, one per scooter board.
2. Teach the position (2 minutes): sit in the middle of the board, legs tucked, hands pushing in front of the body and away from the wheels.
3. The first wave enters with two taggers in pinnies. A player tagged on the shoulder takes the pinnie; nobody is out.
4. The other wave is the "pit crew": they count pinnie handoffs and watch the boundaries. Waves switch every 2.5 minutes.
5. After two turns per wave, add four cones as safe bases where players may stay for 5 seconds at most.

Rules

• No crashing or ramming with the board.
• Hands always out front, away from your own and others' wheels.
• Never stand or lie on the scooter board.
• A student who uses a wheelchair plays in it, following the same rules.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: the student joins in their wheelchair; if very fast, they tag with a pool noodle or need two touches.
• Autism or noise sensitivity: signal changes visually and let the student start on the pit crew.
• Skill level: stronger students push with only one hand.

Learning goals

• Move confidently on wheels by pushing with the arms.
• Dodge and decide quickly in a chasing game.
• Experience a game where everyone starts on equal footing.

Equipment for a class of 25

• scooter boards: 13
• pinnies: 4
• cones: 8

Teacher tip

Check the wheels and have students tie back long hair and tuck in loose clothing. A short closing talk about playing "everyone on wheels" gives the activity real meaning.

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