Who doesn't like flashcards, right? -A Quick Look At Some Flashcard Games-

Helloooo,

I have been away from my blog for quite some time, but not been away from teaching, learning and sharing. 

I will be working with some private school teachers this week, and I added some flashcard games not only to add some movement, but also to have fun!

I personally love flashcards, and I'm sure so do many students -and teachers. I am sharing 3 most loved -by me- flashcard games. Hope you'll like them, too.

 

The Robot Dance

Needs: Flashcards and glue tag

For this game hang the flashcards around the room, and then ask one student (you can ask for more if you like) to 

come to the front. This student will be a robot who cannot talk or decide anything on his/her own, but 

            can only follow the directions. For this one, you can choose a student who needs some support or who is shy to talk. Then, say one of the words in the flashcards, and the students give directions to the chosen student, who is also a robot,  such as “Go right, turn back etc.” This way, they will be able to revise directions as well as the target vocabulary. You can divide the classroom into two and play the game by giving points for every correct answers. This one is really fun and inclusive for all the students in the class.

The Basket Game

Needs: Flashcards, a basket and two balls

Place the flashcards that you would like to review in two rows on the floor. Divide the students in two, so that every group can stand behind one row of flashcards. Then say one of the words to group one, and the first student jumps to that card and says the word.  If the word is correct, the student has the chance to throw the ball into the basket. If s/he scores, the group gets the point. If not, the other steals the point even though the answer is correct.

The Bottle Game

Needs: Flashcards and a bottle

Ask  the students to sit on the floor and make a circle. Then place the flashcards in front of the students to make an inner circle. If you don’t have enough space, you can divide the students into groups and do the same, but this time you’ll need more bottles =) Then, turn the bottle and wait. The student  that the bottom part of the bottle points to says the word the teacher 

asks. You can play this game with very young learners, too.  You must remember this game from your childhood,it was called “Truth and Dare” =)  You can extend the game by asking the students to make a sentence with the word, depending on the level.

 Note: The pictures are from google images.

Looking For Fun Online Tools? Come In!

Every teacher and parent know that kids love their I-Pads and computers. I know some kids who do not go to bed because of playing games constantly. So, here are some tools for our kids (and us) to have fun and learn at the same time. These can also be used inside the classroom.

Sesame Street: Who doesn’t like Sesame Street characters?  You can find videos, games and… wait for it….  an art maker!

PBS kids: This tool allows parents to take a part, as well. Not only can your kids play games according to their level, but also   they can write stories. Plus, they can attend the story telling competition. It has an app, as well, so than your kids can use it anywhere they go.

Funbrain: This is a tool for both learning English and Maths. How cool is that! It has different sections including reading, games, maths and playground. You can find some grammar games for all levels. Last but not least Wimpy Kid is here, too. I’m sure your kids like him very much. My 5^th graders adore him! So, you can study how to write a journal with this.

Funbrainjr: This is for younger kids. This tool has not only games where you can get stickers, but also stories to read. And hey teachers! Surprise Surprise! It has a tool for printables.

Knowledge Kids: This tool helps you and your kids have fun while playing games online. It also includes fun videos.

Nickjr: In this one there are some amazing games and videos though some videos are unable to be watched in my country (I know!)

Enjoy!