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A fun team building activity for teachers.
10–15 min
Marshmallow Wars
A playful all-day staff game where teachers compete to collect colleague names.
Alissa Christensen
Marshmallow Wars is an all-day staff game built around a single jumbo marshmallow and a list of names. Staff members try to hit their assigned target with the marshmallow to collect that person's targets, while watching out for their own pursuer.
Why try it
Add a playful layer of competition to a regular school day. Staff stay alert and engaged as they track down targets between classes, in the hallway, or at lunch, building connection through a shared game everyone can talk about.
Things you'll need
Jumbo marshmallows
Instructions
1
Hand out marshmallows and targets
Give each staff member a jumbo marshmallow and have them draw a colleague's name as their target.
2
Track hits and collect names
When a staff member hits their target with the marshmallow, they collect every name that target had already gathered, and the target's last assignment becomes their new target.
3
Watch for catches
If a target catches the marshmallow before it lands, the thrower must give up all the names they have collected.
4
Declare a winner
The game ends when one person holds every name. Announce them as the winner.
Go deeper
Additional tips for running this resource.
Leader Tip #1
Set safety boundaries
Remind staff to avoid playing during instruction time or whenever students are present.
Leader Tip #2
Pick a clear end time
Set a cutoff for the day so the game does not stretch into the next morning.
Built by Educators, for School Leaders
This resource was created in collaboration with passionate educators and school leaders who believe in the power of intentional connection.
Alissa Christensen
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