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Grids

Playground Game Grids for Primary and Secondary

Whether you are looking to support Maths lessons, encourage teamwork or introduce fun playground games at break times, our Grids provide meaningful activities with little to no equipment required. They’re also one of the simplest ways to introduce structure, learning, and colour into your outdoor space in a compact area, allowing you room for other markings or apparatus as needed.

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Traditional Indoor Games in the Great Outdoors

Some of the most effective playground games for kids are the ones they already know and love. Our Chess Board and all our options for Snakes and Ladders bring classic indoor games outside on a larger, more active scale. No need to wait for a rainy playtime before you can get a game going!

A playground chess board encourages strategic thinking, patience and collaboration. It’s ideal for structured lunchtimes, after-school clubs, or even quiet social time during the day. And all you need for it is some markers for the pieces, if the kids in your class aren’t taking on those roles.

Snakes and Ladders, on the other hand, is perfect for reinforcing counting skills and turn-taking in a lively, energetic way. You’ll need a little more equipment for this – some beanbag markers and a big set of foam dice to count out the number of squares players will be moving.

A More Active Way to Learn Their Numbers

Our number grids are a firm favourite with primary schools looking to combine physical activity with core numeracy skills.

Available in formats counting from 1–25, 1–36, 1–50, 1–64, and 1–100, and available in Solid Colour or Half-Solid, these playground games are versatile, inclusive and easy to integrate into daily teaching. Younger pupils can practise number recognition and sequencing, while older year groups can use larger grids for multiplication challenges, problem-solving activities and PE-style drills.

Making Learning Maths More Visible

For schools focused on strengthening arithmetic skills, our Addition Tables and Multiplication Squares provide a clear, permanent visual resource in your outdoor space.

These playground marking games allow pupils to practise number bonds, times tables and quick recall in a way that feels interactive rather than repetitive. They are particularly effective for small group work, pre-assessment revision or targeted support sessions.

Because the markings are always visible, they reinforce learning through regular exposure. Pupils can challenge one another during break times or incorporate them into teacher-led activities without the need for additional resources.

A Playground Game for Problem-Solving

Our Co-Ordinates Grid x12 offers something slightly different for upper Key Stage 2 pupils. This playground game grid supports geometry, position and directional language in a dynamic and collaborative way. Children can work in teams to plot points, create shapes or complete problem-solving challenges outdoors. It encourages communication, logical thinking and movement, making it ideal for maths enrichment, PE crossover lessons or structured lunchtime activities.

Why Do Schools Choose Designs & Lines?

Because we understand that investing in playground games for primary schools requires careful consideration. Budgets are tight, disruption must be minimal, and quality must be guaranteed.

That’s why schools across the UK choose Designs & Lines, and in return receive:

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to ensure every school (more than 10,000 across the UK so far) receives exceptional value and a hassle-free service.

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