This is a classic game. It brings out the competitive side in your students while encouraging teamwork. There’s very little prep involved in this game. You only need the classroom essentials (a whiteboard and markers). It's a great game when you don't have time to prepare materials.
This game gets your students a lot of practice. It doesn’t tie the chances of winning to ability. This can be motivating for slower students to play. Watch as your students ask the chance gods for help. Encourage them to have fun as they play.
This is a cuter, more fun version of Paper, Scissors, Stone (Rock, Paper Scissors). It's an easy game to follow and play with your students of all ages. They get tons of practice in a short amount of time.
This is a great introduction to circle games. It primes your students for some of the harder circle games in our games bank. It’s easy for students to follow, and gives them a bit of a math challenge.
This game is a lot of guessing and a lot of luck. If students are trying to get rid of a card, they need to try and complete as much practice as they can. It's a great way to encourage them to work hard as they have fun.
Students need to adjust their strategies for this game. It challenges them to do something different as they practice. This is a student-to-student game.
This game gives your students a real challenge. It’s great to see how they can start to work together to figure out the answer. If you have students that find the learning material too easy, try this game out with them. Watch them become involved in your class again.
This game is super competitive and requires quick movement, which students love! It also requires critical thinking and attention to detail as students need to find teammates who match the description needed to race.
This game is great for older kids who are a little shy. Encourage them to have clean fun. The hardest time to remain serious is usually when you have pressure to smile. It’s a great way to lighten the mood in your class.
This circle game requires that your students remain on high alert. It keeps them engaged as they try their best not to mess up.