Building Confidence in Young Writers
I find that almost any time I put a child in front of the classroom, the whole class listens easily and well. These quick games can fill a few spare minutes, or be stretched out, according to your time.
Fairy Tale Taboo was created after playing the original version of Taboo. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* You can read how we use the cards from the original version of Taboo* and play …
Kids love to tell stories. I was surprised at how good the kids were at this game and how long their stories got. They rattled off great stories and their peer listeners LOVED IT! We almost always play this game after a …
This brainstorm, erase and guess game is for building vocabulary or reviewing vocabulary! It’s so simple, so fun and quiets a room EVERY TIME we play! Here’s how you play: Students brainstorm a list of words that fit a specific …
I’m always impressed with how much fun we have without definitive win/loss results in the games we play at our writing camps. The kids just love to participate and take turns! Embellish a Face This game, Smiley Face is a …
This fill in the blank game is fast and fun! Two Groups I divide the group of children into two groups, a left side and a right side. This particular group was small, so we sat on the floor. One …
This game is a little more advanced but really fun! One student stands at the front and speaks a 3 sentence dialogue. 1st Person: Did you find everything you need? 2nd Person: Yes, thank you. 1st Person: That will be …
This facts and opinions game is quick, fun and at times super silly! *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* THE WINNER SPINNER! You’ll need one magnetic spinner*. If you haven’t read my full post …
When students play Taboo-Persuade a Place it quiets a group every time. Students are listening intently, wanting to guess and earn a turn. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here.* Common Core State Standards NOTE: …
Fill in the Blank Rhyme is fast and fun! Common Core State Standards NOTE: This game can address the following Common Core Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.A I divide the group of children into two groups, a left side and a right side. …
Talking games engage a groups of students quickly. I find that almost anytime I put a child in front of the classroom, the whole group listens easily and well. (See the little guy at the front of this group?!) These …
