
These cards can also be used so that a child or team simply matches the words to the pictures.Ĭross the River : Place flashcards on floor in winding manner. If it matches the player can keep the pair if not, the cards are returned and then next player goes. The first player turns two at a time (or three for the very young) over to match the word to the picture. On half of them put a picture of a theme related subject (for example body parts, food, furniture etc) on the other half put the word relating to each picture (ex. The S with the most pairs at the end of the game is the winner.Ĭoncentration 2: Level: requires basic reading. If the cards are different the cards are turned back over again in their original places. If the cards match then the S keeps the cards. Students take turns in turning over 2 cards (saying the cards aloud). Variation: divide the class up into teams - the first S to guess wins a point for his/her team.Ĭoncentration: You need 2 sets of flashcards for this game. The S then acts out that word and the first S to guess can be the next player. The student standing begins again "Sunday.Monday…"Ĭharades: Have a S come to the front of the class and show a FC or whisper a word to that S. The first one to sit in that spot remains seated and chooses the next "magic" word. When the "magic" word is said, the student whose head is touched at that time, must stand up and chase the student who touched them around the circle. Have one student walk around the outside of the circle saying words from the specific subject – like fruits or days - while touching each student's of the circle on the head. Take the first card and show it to everybody. After reviewing the chosen set of flashcards, place them in a pile in the center of the circle. CĬatch me if you can: Have students sit in a circle. Students toss the bean bag and identify the flashcard it lands on. Basically the students pick a grid reference, as " A1" or “ B7”and then you reveal the card.īean Bag Toss: Lay out flashcards face down up the floor.

The size of the grid depends on the number of students and the time limits of the class. When they feel that they can throw and hit the basket, they make their attempt.īattleship: Age: 4+, Level: All levels, Target: Vocabulary, Phrases, Listening and Conversation. To shoot the basket from far away is hard so the players need to say the card and make their way closer and closer to the basket. You need 2 players and a basket far away. This can also be played in teams.īasketball Card Line-Up: This game is like basketball game but more educational. The person who gets the most points is the winner. If the S hits the basket without going inside then s/he wins 1 point. If the S gets the ball in the basket then s/he wins 2 points. If s/he answers correctly then s/he can have a shot at the basket. The first S out of the two standing in front of the board to guess the word wins a point for his/her team.īasketball: Students take a shot at the trash can/box/etc. you can buy it in McDonalds, it's got cheese and ketchup in it). "hamburger") and the students have to explain that word to their team member (e.g. Place a flashcard picture on the board (e.g. Make two teams and stand one S from each team in front of the board, facing away from it. Bīacks to the Board Game: This one is good for higher level kids. They are quick to find and easy to print. Over 1,500 printable flashcards right here on ESL KidStuff.Īll flashcards are made specifically for teaching English to children. That way they are really learning the order, not just memorizing. Give a "c", then an "f", a "k", an "o", etc). You can also play with missing letters (e.g. When the music stops, they must line up in order. if you have 7, give flashcards A through to G). Give each S an alphabet flashcard with a different letter of the alphabet on it, starting at "A" (e.g.

(Submitted by Libby McArthur).Īlphabet Line Up: This is a good way to teach the alphabet to your class.

To help them you can give them a list of options, if you think they need some help. The one who guesses right gets a point and mimes the next action which the teacher writes on the board. The other students have to guess the adverb. The chosen student then does the activity in the way of the adverb. The teacher then shows the S a card with an adverb written on it, such as "slowly".

Adverb Action: Teacher writes on the board an activity like "brush your teeth." S/He picks one student, they come to the front of the class.
