Fire, Water, Lightning: 25 Command Picture Cards for Physical Education

In this material you will find illustrated command cards for the game Fire, Water, Lightning in physical education. The children run all over the playing field until the game leader calls out a command. Then they can climb onto a long bench or a box, lie flat on the floor, jump through the room like a frog, or freeze like ice. In addition to the classic commands, storm, chewing gum, hamburger, and many others bring variety to the game.

This is included in the material

• Game instructions with game description, required material and the action for each command
• Picture cards for all commands, each with and without labels

Tips for using the material

• Select commands: For each game, a maximum of four to five commands are recommended so that it does not become too complex.
• Explain beforehand: Before the start of the game, the commands can be explained and demonstrated if necessary.
• With music: While the children are running around the playing field, music can be played.
• Additional task: Whoever performs a command last can take on a small additional task, for example push-ups or jumping jacks.

These skills are promoted

• Reactivity by quickly carrying out the called commands
• Balance when standing on one leg like a flamingo and when freezing like ice
• Mobility for commands such as rainbow with a hump or bridge and seal
• Cooperation for commands in pairs or threesomes such as carousel, mixer, or toaster

Organizational notes

Before the game, gymnastics equipment such as long benches, boxes, and mats are set up on the playing field. For the pudding command, soft floor mats are additionally laid out.

The game is also available in the Autumn edition, the Winter edition, and the Halloween edition, as well as the Swimming edition for swimming lessons.