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Game-based learning is an educational approach that uses games to teach and reinforce academic concepts to your students. This teaching approach offers students a number of benefits and can be easily integrated into other lesson plans.

Ready to put your game face on and learn more about this type of teaching? Then let's get started!

What is game-based learning?

Game-based learning incorporates games, both digital and non-digital, into the learning process to engage students, enhance their understanding, and motivate them to continue learning.This teaching approach is all about making learning fun, interactive, and immersive!

This style, however, is not to be confused with gamification. Gamification in education involves adding game elements, such as points or badges, into non-game contexts to make them more engaging. Game-based learning, on the other hand, is centered around usual actual games as a core part of the instructional process.

Creating a point system for class participation would be considered gamification while having students play a computer science game like Kodable to reinforce problem solving skills would be game-based learning. More on Kodable later...

Benefits of game-based learning

Game-based learning offers students a number of unique learning benefits including:

Increases student engagement and motivation

When students are having fun and actively participating in games, they are more likely to retain information and grasp complex concepts. This is backed by a recent study that found that key game-based learning elements including feedback, choice, and collaboration have a positive impact on student engagement. The more engaged students are, the more motivated they are to continue playing and learning.

Game-based learning also helps promote problem solving and critical thinking skills by requiring students to think strategically, make decisions, gather and respond to new information, and more as they progress through playing a game.

Introduces students to situational learning

Being able to apply past knowledge to solve a new and unique problem is a critical life skill for students to learn. This situation learning doesn't happen overnight but game-based learning can help students start to build this skill set in a safe classroom setting by applying lessons learned to new real-world situations.

Overall, game-based learning can help your students change the way they approach learning and make school much more engaging and meaningful.

Game-based learning examples

There are a ton of great game-based learning examples to choose from and help you get inspired. To get you started we've picked a few different examples broken out by grade level below:

Kindergarten game-based learning examples

Alphabet Hunt - Hide letters of the alphabet around the classroom or in a designated play area. Students must find the letters and say the corresponding letter sound when they discover them.

Number Line Hopscotch - Create a giant number line on the floor using tape. Students take turns hopping on the numbers, and as they land on a number, they have to say the number that comes before or after.

1st Grade game-based learning examples

Sight Word Bingo - Create Bingo cards with sight words instead of numbers. Call out sight words, and students mark them off on their cards as they hear them.

Math Fact Race - Design a racing game where students solve math problems to move their game piece forward. For example, "2+3" or "7-4".

2nd Grade game-based learning examples

Fraction Pizza - Use paper or cardboard to create fraction "pizza slices." Students have to assemble a whole pizza using fractions like 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4.

Kodable's Beach Cleanup - Have students program their fuzz to navigate a series of challenges to pick up litter to help clean the beach in this fun activity that also helps introduce students to programming!

Your students can play online today or you can create your own free Kodable account to have your students explore more fun learning activities!

3rd Grade game-based learning examples

Historical Scavenger Hunt - Create a scavenger hunt with historical facts hidden around the classroom or school. Students search for the facts and match them to the corresponding historical event or figure.

​​ Multiplication Puzzles - Design puzzles where students have to match multiplication equations with their correct answers. For example, connecting "3 x 4" to "12".

4th Grade game-based learning examples

Grammar Ninja - Turn grammar practice into a game where students act as "Grammar Ninjas" and identify parts of speech (e.g., nouns, verbs, adjectives) in sentences.

Geography Challenge - Use a map-based game where students locate countries, states, or landmarks based on clues provided, helping them reinforce their geography knowledge.

5th Grade game-based learning examples

Science Jeopardy - Play a Jeopardy-style game where students answer questions related to various science topics they have studied. Here's a great Jeopardy game template in Google Slides to get you started!

Decimals Duel - Create a competitive game where students compare decimals and decide which one is greater or lesser.

Game-based learning platforms

Our above examples are some of the more creative ways to incorporate games into your classroom but thankfully there are a ton of great game resources available to plug and play right away!

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that allows you to create interactive quizzes, discussions, and surveys to help reinforce learnings from your lesson plans.

Quizlet's platform lets you create flashcards, quizzes, and study games for your students to reinforce material or just to have a fun study game!

EdPuzzle is an interactive video platform that allows you to customize and enhance educational videos by adding questions, quizzes, and notes to engage students and assess their comprehension.

Kodable

Kodable is a programming game that helps teach students from kindergarten through 5th the basics of computer programming in a fun and engaging way. This easy-to-use activity uses self-paced lessons, immediate feedback, and unlimited creative activities to help you bring game-based learning into your classroom this year!
Create your own Kodable account today to get started!
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Game-Based Learning: A Beginners Guide For Elementary Teachers | Kodable

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Game-based learning is a teaching strategy that uses games to teach to help students learn. Students play games instead of just reading or listening to learn a topic. Game-based learning happens inside a game framework where we have clear lessons to teach and can see how well they're learned. Educational games make learning fun and engaging. Examples of game-based learning include hybrid games, review games, and role-playing games. Review games are especially useful for going over what they've already learned. They come with challenges and rewards, helping students remember better. This method can be used for many subjects like math, history, or science.

8 Game-Based Learning Examples

#1. Simulation Games

Simulations mimic real-world processes or situations on a computer. In classrooms, teachers use them to demonstrate complex systems or events, like weather patterns or economic models. These tools offer students a risk-free environment to explore, experiment, and see the consequences of their actions, making abstract concepts tangible.

#2. Hybrid

Hybrid games combine elements of board games with digital components. In classrooms, they offer a mix of tactile and digital experiences. A game might have a physical board, but use a tablet for certain actions. This blend can engage diverse learners, leveraging the benefits of both traditional and digital game mechanics.

#3. Digital

Digital games are played on devices like computers, tablets, or phones. Educational digital games can cover topics from math to languages. For example, "Duolingo" uses game mechanics to teach languages. They're popular in classrooms because they're easily accessible, can adjust to individual learning paces, and can offer instant feedback.

#4. Review Games

Review games, like "Classroom Jeopardy!" or "Mystery Box," are designed to help students review and reinforce what they've learned. In classrooms, teachers use them to make revision sessions interactive and competitive. These games increase engagement and retention by turning reviews into a fun challenge.

#5. Card Games

Card games use a deck of cards with rules for play. Educational card games might teach math skills, vocabulary, or historical events. In classrooms, they offer a hands-on, interactive way to learn. Games like "Math Flash Cards" can make practicing arithmetic fun and competitive.

#6. Board Games

Board games are physical games played on a board. Learning with educational board games can reinforce subjects such as history, strategy, or math. Games like "Risk" can teach about strategy and geopolitics, while "Scrabble" enhances vocabulary. They promote critical thinking, teamwork, and patience among students.

#7. Word Games

Word games are great for language learning. They focus on vocabulary, spelling, and language skills. "Boggle" or "Scrabble" are examples that are used in classrooms to enhance vocabulary and spelling skills. They challenge students to think quickly, build a rich vocabulary, and understand word structures.

#8. Role Playing Games

Role-playing games (RPGs) have players assume the roles of characters in fictional settings. Educators can teach subjects like history by having students role-play as historical figures. Through RPGs, students can learn empathy and decision-making and delve deeper into subjects by "living" them.

Pros and Cons of Game-based Learning

The effectiveness of game-based learning can vary based on the design of the game, its implementation in the curriculum, and the specific learning objectives being targeted.
Pros:

Enhances problem-solving skills.

Bolsters critical thinking.

Increases student engagement and motivation.

Offers situational learning.

Beneficial for special education needs.

Facilitates instant feedback.

Promotes teamwork and collaboration.

Cons:

Might lead to distractions if not well-designed.

Can be time-consuming to implement.

May exclude students without access to technology.

Some games might not align with curriculum standards.

Potential for over-reliance, diminishing traditional learning methods.

Entertainment aspects might overshadow learning objectives.

Requires training for educators to use effectively.

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These simple activities for high school English language learners can keep them engaged and having fun as they learn.

The other day, I brought a kickball-sized ball to class, and the students, grades nine through 12, were overjoyed and curious. The ball symbolizes play. And play is synonymous with fun. And fun, when appropriate, can be synonymous with learning.

As we get closer to the end of the school year, I find myself increasingly using game-based learning to maintain engagement with my English language learners (ELLs). Students need to prepare for upcoming state testing, so I think of ways to integrate that with skills they need. I also must face the reality that at times students just refuse to do anything, or it's hard for me to get them to work consistently for an entire class period. Unless, that is, we play a game.

Fun Games With Very Little Prep Time

20 Questions: This is my students' favorite game. A student thinks of something related to a theme-something as simple as a person, place, or object. Or it could be related to a historical era, for example, like the industrial revolution. As students are questioning, and considering what word might be in their peer's head, I write the words/questions that they generate on the board or on the computer and then project them on the board so that the students are continually seeing the language they're producing. I also have one student keep track of the number of questions asked (yes/no questions only). At the end, I have students copy down the sentences and translate them into their native language.

If students struggle with the English language, they may also use their phones to find images and show peers or translate text from their native language.

Endless Story: Students sit in a circle and take turns going around the circle telling a story. If it's a small class, I do this as a whole class. As they talk, I encourage them to use a translator if needed, and after they share their contribution to the story, I type their sentences on the computer and project them on the board so they can see their words in text format. I fix the grammar as I type and have students read their sentences to reinforce the corrected text. At the end, I have students write the entire story in English (projected on the board) on a piece of paper.

Here's a more advanced option: If it's a larger class, students can work in groups of five or six. Give them a list of literary elements like personification, foreshadowing, irony. They should include these elements in their story and identify where they used them.

Word on My Head: Choose vocabulary words or topics (for example World War I) related to themes that students have been studying in one of their classes (science, history, English language arts). Or have students create a list of words or topics and write them on paper for you to collect and draw ideas from (this saves your own prep time and provides an opportunity for students to reflect on what they've learned in previous classes).

Give a student a card with a word on it, but don't let them see the word. They can hold it over their head, or the word can be written on the board with the student sitting in a chair facing away from the board. Other class members should use English to describe the word that's hidden from their classmate. The student has to guess what it is. Or the student who is guessing the word can ask yes/no questions about the hidden word, and the classmates answer without details.

I encourage students to use as many words as possible, along with gestures if needed. After the student with the word has answered correctly, add the word to a list on the board.

Another alternative to this would be to put an image of something or someone on a student's head or behind the student, requiring the other classmates to use English, either by speaking or inputting the text into a translator, to describe the image. Because my classes are small, I do this with a whole group.

If your classes are larger, however, split the groups up and monitor and guide them to ensure that they're working on task. This game can also be timed or turned into a race to see which group can complete the most terms the fastest.

Themed Scavenger Hunt: Give students a hall pass, and have them find anything they see in the hallways or out the windows that is related to a theme. They should make a multilingual chart of the words in English and in their native languages. A group of three students, for example, may have English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.

If the students are newcomers, I have them make a list of words of what they find in the hallway-for example, student, window, door -within a particular time frame, using a translator, and then bring it back to me. I want them to discover the words that they feel are most useful and write them on their paper.

When students return, they can choose some of these newfound words and use them to create sentences, with my guidance or using their translators. The purpose is to frequently use language they come in contact with every day through speaking and writing.

Students love this because they're moving around, exploring the school and getting more comfortable with it, developing relationships with their teammates, and using language to express what they see and do in their environment. As a follow-up, depending on their language level, I might have students write a list of sentences or a paragraph to describe what they saw and did on their scavenger hunt.
Now it's your turn. What are your favorite games for English language learners? Please share in the comments.
An alternative to this activity is to have the class first create a list of common things they see around the hallways-for example, a water fountain, lockers, doors, students. Then they take that list, and within, say, 20 minutes they explore the school and see how many times they can find each of those objects and include where that object is-that may be a particular corridor if it has a name (the 100 wing, for example)-or describe what this object is near, such as the library or the cafeteria. This is a good activity for prepositions and direction words.

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We all see the Escape Room craze, but have you ever wondered how you could use this idea in your ESL classroom? Although we found some teachers creating Escape Rooms for their students, we couldn't find any appropriate for our students learning English. So what did we do? Created our own!

An escape room is a physical adventure game, inspired by "escape-the-room" video games, in which players solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objective. We've taken this idea to get our students to work through a number of puzzles using their language skills, logic, memory and teamwork.

Our Escape Room included seven separate tasks, and students received a clue after successfully completing each task. The clues were individual letters that students had to unscramble in order to figure out where in the school the prize was hidden. Our prize was in the hammock in the garden behind our school!

The learners participating in our activity were of varying levels and were a mix of teenagers and young adults. We created tasks that were challenging for all our students and encouraged the higher-level students to help the lower-level students. Our tasks constituted the following:

1 - Reading : Students had to take turns reading aloud a short reading about the benefits of cycling and work together to answer multiple choice questions. The correct answers to the multiple choice questions then needed to be unscrambled in order to complete the task. For instance, answer to question number one was B, two was E, three was I and four was K. BIKE was the final answer.

2 - Teamwork/Physical Challenge : Students had to work together to get through the labyrinth by telling their teammates which direction to go. Such a fun activity and great for getting the students to work together!

3 - Listening : The teacher read a short story about one character's daily routine. Students were required to take notes. After the teacher read the story a second time, students had to put sentence strips in the correct order based on what happened in the story. Just for a fun twist, we hid our sentence strips in cupcakes!

4 - Vocabulary/Word Puzzle: Students had to work together to complete a double puzzle about farming and products of their country.

5 - Speaking/Teamwork/Physical Challenge : The team had to work together to get themselves out of the Human Knot. To encourage the students to speak and to use only English, they were penalized by having to wait one minute before being allowed to continue if they spoke in their first language. Side note, after the Escape Room was completed, we put all three teams together to do the Human Knot. What a blast!

6 - Brainteaser/Riddle: Students were given a short riddle which was actually a secret code, so students had to figure out the code in order to decipher the message. There are tons of great ones available online!

7 - Puzzle: The final task was a puzzle that the students had to put together as a team. The final letter (clue) was on the back of the puzzle! So at this point, the students had to put all 7 clues together to figure out that the prize was in the hammock. Teachers, get out of the way as the students run for the prize!

Take our ideas and make it your own, working with your resources and meeting the needs of your learners. These are the activities that will not only encourage your students to keep working on their English and use it in a fun way, they create memories that will last a lifetime. Want to learn more about teaching English? Contact us today to get more information on registering for one of our 4-week, onsite TEFL courses in Costa Rica!

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The number of ESL students entering public schools remains on a consistent upward trajectory. As educators welcome a more diverse student population into their classrooms, it's becoming increasingly imperative to add better, more differentiated tools for language learning to our pedagogical tool belts.

Enter game-based instruction, a crucial strategy for impactful language learning. This resource aims to give you an overview of how to teach ELLs through fun, memorable, and inclusive instruction. Keep reading to discover:

Quality instructional games available at your fingertips

Why games are great for differentiating ESL instruction

Strategies for using games to assess ELLs

Choosing Instructional Games

One of the best things about games is that they get kids talking without thinking about it. You might use part of your classroom budget to pick up games at Target. Or you might create your own iteration based on your students' unique needs. Either way, the objective remains the same: to get your students to speak in a language other than their mother tongue.

These selections, a mix of group and individual language games, will help you accomplish that mission.

Hot Potato: Teachers can adapt this game for beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL students. The game involves passing around a small object until the timer runs out. The student left holding the object at that moment must answer a question.

Adjective Opposites: This lesson helps students learn vocabulary for opposite descriptors (e.g., large and small, inhale and exhale, full and empty). In the interest of versatility, the game allows for pairs or individual game-based learning.

Balloon Volleyball: This whole-roster game uses common classroom supplies and focuses on categorizing words. Ideal for an entire class of ELLs, this game builds community and teamwork while reviewing vocabulary and parts of speech.

Comparative and Superlative Forms: This game aims to show ESL students how to employ comparative and superlative adjectives. English is a complex language even to native speakers, and knowing the distinction between these types of adjectives will help students significantly with everyday conversation.

Category Battleships: Designed to mimic the classic, two-sided board game of the same name, Category Battleships teaches students how to determine the goal and function of a set of words.

Games for Differentiated Learning

Differentiated instruction has long been part of the teacher lexicon. You've no doubt heard the phrase in 90% of faculty and professional development meetings. But the need to adapt lesson plan content for individual students remains paramount, particularly for ELLs.

Dr. Lori McDonald, an elementary teacher with a doctorate in education administration, expands on how game-based learning provides a near-perfect route to differentiated education. In this article, Dr. McDonald expands on how games provide:

Engagement: Students find it difficult to daydream or get distracted while playing a classroom game. The focus remains on the objective and (ideally healthy) competition. No matter how old they are or what their background is, ELLs need engagement to retain and appreciate what they learn.

Motivation: Students will want to meaningfully compete at whatever game you choose, and in a game-based learning context, that means competitiveness will drive them toward better learning. Even if students are reticent to test their English-speaking skills in other contexts, games will motivate them to want to communicate with their peers as they play.

Context: "Why do I need to know this?" That's an all-too-common question that teachers hear. With all its homonyms, homophones, and confusing rule exceptions, English is one of the most difficult languages to learn, and focusing on memorizing all the nebulous rules can be as boring as it is confusing. However, when students engage in game-based learning, they'll see how these rules apply in context, which will help them apply and appreciate them in real-world conversations.

Collaboration: Teamwork is an essential element of almost any game, but that tenet becomes especially pertinent in the classroom. Working together toward a common goal gives students a sense of community and will help to break down barriers to inclusion in your classroom.

Adaptability: Just as you tweak a lesson plan, you can adapt a game based on the needs of your class roster. ELLs come in all shapes and sizes; some have higher levels of English proficiencies than others, and they all have different learning styles and preferences just like native English speakers. In this way, games are incredibly valuable for their ability to adapt to a wide variety of student needs.

Assessing ELLs in Game-Based Learning

Games are a great way to informally assess your students' English proficiency. They allow you to uncover individual needs and see where the class as a whole misses the mark, which helps you hone and redirect your ESL pedagogy accordingly.

Scaffolding assessment might be the most appropriate vehicle for measuring ELLs' game-based learning performance. Veteran teacher Rebecca Alber recommends the following scaffolding strategies:

Use visual aids. Pictures, charts, and graphic organizers give all students, including ELLs, another vehicle to represent and organize information. If the assignment is to write a paragraph or essay, or to participate in a discussion, graphic organizers are a good first step to help ELLs review foundational concepts and vocabulary before diving into the more complex assignment.

Leverage conversations. How many English conversations are your ELLs having? These scenarios represent the end goal of effective communication to native speakers, so make sure to give ELLs plenty of opportunities to practice. That way, you can observe and meaningfully assess how they're doing with different skill sets.

Model outcomes. Whatever final goal you've set (whether it's mastery of comparative language or passing a proficiency test), show your students what a successful final product looks like. This show-and-tell technique gives them a specific example of the goal they're working to achieve.

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Leveraging Games for Enhanced K-12 Primary Education in ESL, Math, and Science

In a world where screens have become ubiquitous, leveraging technology for educational purposes has never been more relevant. Enter the realm of online gaming-not just any gaming, but educational games designed for K-12 primary students. In this expansive guide, we will delve into the multifaceted benefits of using online games to enhance English as a Second Language (ESL), Math, and Science education. Get ready to play ESL games online, dabble in math adventures, and explore the fascinating universe of science games that are cool.

Play ESL Games Online: Transforming Language Learning

Games for ESL: More Than Just Fun and Games

When it comes to learning English as a second language, play becomes a powerful tool. Online games offer a unique blend of fun and educational content designed to help ESL learners grasp new concepts, from vocabulary to sentence structure, and even cultural nuances. Playing ESL games online creates a less intimidating environment for learners, allowing them to absorb language elements more naturally.

Building Blocks of Language: Vocabulary and Grammar

The most basic, yet crucial aspects of language learning, are vocabulary and grammar. ESL games often include exercises to match words with pictures, spell words correctly, and form sentences. This playful approach facilitates easier understanding and retention of language fundamentals.

Find Cool Games for Math: Making Numbers Fun

Why Play Math Games Online?

The conventional way of learning math-through rote memorization and repetition-often leaves students bored and unengaged. When you play math games online, you bring an element of fun into the equation, literally. Math games convert abstract concepts into tangible problems that require critical thinking. This makes it easier for young minds to grasp these concepts while having fun.

Math Gaming Categories

Whether it's solving puzzles, going on treasure hunts, or participating in virtual math competitions, online platforms offer a wide range of math games. You can find cool games for math that range from simple addition and subtraction to complex algebraic equations.

Play Science Games Online: Discover, Learn, Innovate

Science Games That Are Cool

How can you make science, often seen as a complex and challenging subject, enjoyable for primary students? The answer lies in integrating games into the educational process. When students play science games online, they experience hands-on learning that fosters curiosity and deepens understanding.

A Universe of Topics

The realm of science is broad, encompassing biology, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and more. Online platforms often offer games for science that cover these various subjects, each designed to address specific educational standards and outcomes.

Primary Games for Holistic Learning
What Makes Primary Games Different?
When we talk about primary games, we refer to games explicitly designed for younger learners in the K-12 spectrum. These games are simplified yet engaging, covering the core subjects of ESL, Math, and Science. They are crafted to be age-appropriate, ensuring that students not only learn but also enjoy the process.
Primary the Games: Customization and Curriculum
The beauty of primary games lies in their customization options. Teachers and educators can tailor these games to align with the curriculum, making them an excellent supplemental learning tool.
FAQs: Why Are Games Important in Primary Education?
Q1: What is the significance of using games in primary education?
A: Games turn learning into an engaging and interactive experience. They help in improving focus, enhancing retention, and building problem-solving skills, all of which are crucial in primary education.

Q2: How can games be beneficial for ESL learners?
A: Games can offer a stress-free environment where ESL learners can practice language skills without the fear of making mistakes. They also facilitate better retention of vocabulary and grammar rules.

Q3: Are online math games effective for learning?
A: Absolutely! Online math games transform abstract concepts into interactive challenges, making it easier for students to understand and apply them.

Q4: Do science games offer practical knowledge?
A: Yes, many science games simulate real-world scenarios, encouraging students to apply scientific principles and learn through experimentation.

Q5: How do primary games align with traditional education?
A: Many primary games are designed to correlate with standard educational curriculums, making them an excellent supplement to traditional classroom teaching.

In conclusion, the digital age offers an abundance of opportunities to make learning a more engaging and enjoyable process. Whether it's ESL, Math, or Science, there's an online game tailored to make mastering each subject a thrilling adventure. So go ahead, enrich your primary educational journey with an array of games that not only educate but also entertain.

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Crea con Genially contenidos interactivos y animados alucinantes de forma muy fácil: presentaciones, infografías, gamificaciones y más.

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While ChatGPT and other generative text platforms seem to be the focal points for those of us experimenting with AI, we have a lot of great options for using other AI tools to help with language development. AI image generators have a ton of potential in the ESL classroom, and practicing descriptive language may prove [...]

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Lots of resource books (old and new) for all ages and levels

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https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/

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Fun ESL classroom games to spice up your lessons, warm up or re-energize the class, focus students’ attention, improve interaction and build confidence.

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Board games evoke memories of camping trips, power outages spent by candlelight at the kitchen table, and weekends with the grandparents. In short, they're synonymous with good times with family and friends. However, despite all the happy memories they elicit, most of us forget to play board games in our daily lives-not to mention in class. Let's change that! These little guys are an extremely valuable tool in your teacher toolkit. Besides being innately fun, board games:

Reduce teacher talking time by putting the focus on student interactions

Encourage healthy competition between classmates, which helps build solid relationships

Hone vocabulary and spelling skills through structured activities

Reinforce material through structured practice

Encourage students to work through challenges

Provide ample speaking opportunities as students work together to solve the game

Provide a break from traditional lesson structure

Encourage students to have fun - which in turn reduces stress

Encourage creative and strategic thinking

Here are eight of our favorite board games for the EFL class.

1. Scrabble

A classic game for language learners, use Scrabble to practice spelling and challenge students' vocabulary. Don't be afraid to play along with them: as the teacher, you can inject interest and surprise by introducing your class to more advanced or obscure words. While playing, do remember to keep a dictionary handy to clear up any disagreements, ensure students understand parts of speech and encourage them to make other word forms (e.g., create verbs from nouns).

2. Upwords

Upwords uses the same crossword pattern as Scrabble, though allows players to build words upwards by placing tiles on top of one another. (For example, you can change "cat" to "bat" by placing the 'b' tile on top.) (You can play Upwords with a Scrabble board as well, though it's a good idea to place a height limit on tiles, as Scrabble tiles are not designed to hold multiple tiles steady.)

3. Boggle

A challenging game at any level, in Boggle, players shake 16 lettered dice and use them to find words in "adjacent" dice (these may be dice that are diagonal, horizontal or vertical neighbors). Players work individually to find as many hidden words as they can in three minutes, recording these on a piece of paper.

4. Jenga

Give traditional Jenga a twist by having students answer a question each time the blocks fall. Alternatively, for even more speaking practice, tape a question to each block for students to answer before placing it on the top of the tower.
Tip: There are any number of board games you can adapt with questions in this way. Think Uno, Chess, Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, and Connect 4.
5. Scattergories

A much-loved game all around! In Scattergories, players work to think of words or items that fit the catergories on their game card-but that start with a particular letter. In the official boardgame you'll use a 20-sided lettered die, however, if you don't have access to one you can use an app to select a letter at random. This is a great way for students to practice thinking under pressure and within the constraints of catergories.

6. Taboo

Usually guaranteed to provoke chatter, Taboo asks players to make their team mates say a given word-without using related words. For example, if Student A receives a game card with CLOWN, followed by red nose, circus, It and Krusty, then their challenge is to communicate the concept "Clown" to their team without using the associated words or concepts given on their card.

7. Apples to Apples

Perfect for teaching parts of speech, in Apples to Apples players must associate one of their five assigned noun/verb cards with an adjective/adverb laid down by the leader. The fun is that these associations are personal and therefore often subjective. For example, the leader may lay down "colorless," and players must decide which of their noun cards could best be described this way. The matches are then shuffled and read aloud by the leader, who chooses the best association.

8. Balderdash

Sometimes called Dictionary, in Balderdash (usually advanced level) students are given a little-used or obscure English word, and asked to create a definition for it. After being read aloud players vote for the definition they think is correct. Points are awarded for guessing correctly and also given to students whose false definitions receive votes.
Tip: The teacher should monitor students' writing and correct grammatical errors before they are read out-this way incorrect definitions won't be revealed due to errors in grammar.
A way to relax students, encourage healthy competition, and use language? Win-win-win, we say. Long live board games!

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Try these 8 classic board games in class ‹ EF Teacher Zone

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Board games evoke memories of camping trips, power outages spent by candlelight at the kitchen table, and weekends with the grandparents. In short, they're synonymous with good times with family and friends. However, despite all the happy memories they elicit, most of us forget to play board games in our daily lives-not to mention in class.

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You can set this page as a homework task for a group of students; doing so will give you a record of who has completed the task. Visit the teacher's section for more information.

In the teacher's section you can also alter the sets of content, so that only some of the images appear. Additionally, you can get embed code to add this game to a blog or web page and you can create direct links to the game with content pre-selected. As an example, the link below will start the game with the jobs content automatically loaded.

Alternatively, this link will start the game with the food content automatically selected and loaded.

Use the teacher's section to create more links or embed code.

This is version of the classic letter guessing game called Hangman. You are shown a set of blank letters that match a word or phrase and you have to guess what these letters are to reveal the hidden word. You guess by picking letters from those displayed on the sides. If you pick a letter that is in the word, a sound is played and that letter is revealed from the blank letters; however, if you pick a letter that is not in the word, then a stickman is slowly drawn. With each wrong letter guess, the man is drawn more and more. When the man is finished, he is hung and the game is lost. This is why the game is called 'Hangman'. If you can reveal all the letters in the word before the man is hung then you are successful and the full word is revealed along with an image showing the meaning of the word. An audio clip should also play if it has been loaded.

The letters are in 2 sets: vowels appear on the left and the consonants on the right. In order to make the game easier, wrong guesses from vowels do not count as mistakes and do not draw the man. So it is advisable to click on all the vowels first. If you prefer to make thing harder, you can change this setting by clicking on the settings button.

As with other games you can choose the content that you wish to use. There is a content selection screen just before the game starts. It has 30 different sets of content, including things like food, jobs and sports. Some content sets are easier than others - the colors and numbers are really quite simple to guess; alternatively, jobs and garden items are longer and difficult. While each set of content has about 25 items, only 16 are used in any one game. This is to keep the game from getting too long/boring and also to exclude some of the more uncommon items.

There is also an option to review the vocabulary items. At the first screen, if you click on the 'Review' button, then you can select any set of content and scroll through to see each image and see how it is spelt. It is quite hard to learn how to spell a word just from guessing letters and so perhaps it is a good idea to review the items from a set before trying the game.

I hope you have fun playing this game and that you can learn or improve your English at the same time. Leave any comments below.

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Practice English vocabulary spelling by playing Hangman online. This is a simple game for ESL students that helps practice English vocabulary spelling. You can select from different sets of content and then practice spelling the words in English.

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7 Easy ESL Games | ESL Games for Teaching Abroad & Online

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7 MORE Easy ESL Games | ESL Games for Teaching Abroad and Online

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These are games generally used for pleasure, there's only one objective: having fun! 😀

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Do you like playing games in English? We have fun games for you to play. Read the instructions and have fun playing and practising English. You can also post comments!

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