Five fun and action-filled circle games to practice rhythm, pitch, and more with your elementary music students.

These fun drama games and activity ideas are sure to bring hours of fun and laughter to the drama team or department. These games can be used as warm-ups,

The best and most fun pen and paper games to cure the boredom blues. Solo, two player and three or more player pencil and paper games for kids and adults!

Drawing games for kids help them practice drawing skills, get warmed up before tackling a larger project, and are extremely fun (and funny).

Introduce kids to the concepts behind curling with this simple printable table-top version.

The best and most fun pen and paper games to cure the boredom blues. Solo, two player and three or more player pencil and paper games for kids and adults!

In an earlier post, I went over a list of memory review games that I am planning on using this year with my Foundations class. (CLICK HERE if you would like to read that post.) In this post, I am s…

This Magic Toothpick Star Experiment is such a fun experiment for the kids. It's a super simple way to have the kids create magic on their very own.

12 interactive and fun games to teach self-control and build self-regulation skills for kids and teens. Strong skills for self-control are the foundation for success in and outside of the classroom.

Free printables for kids: I spy games, Pokemon printables, social stories, social scripts, emotion printables, graphic organizers, and so much more!

This educational game for kids asks them to follow very specific directions to discover a legend's real name. Use this fun format to create more word games!

The kids and I have been talking about words with ing added on the end. My youngest has just started coming across these words in his reading and his big sister was showing him how to break the wo…

Students will have fun while learning how to cooperate and communicate.

Free instructions and printable cards for the Taboo ESL game. This is a fun speaking activity for English learners that will get your students involved.

See if you can master these funny tongue twisters for kids. Perfect for family game night, sharing with friends, and learning language skills.

Social Skills activities for kids are easy to implement and can help almost every child when it comes to social interactions and situations!

The following board game will help your students revise family related vocabulary and a possessive form of nouns. They work in pairs or groups, throw the die and name a family member. - ESL worksheets

A DIY Escape room helps kids foster a love of travel and culture. Follow our 10 steps on how to create an escape room for your kids.

Time filler games are a necessity in the classroom! Don't you hate those awkward few minutes between activities we all have with our students? You know, when everyone's packed up and just waiting for the bell to ring, or when there are only four minutes before lunch, or the lesson you planned went much more...

If you teach ESL, then you probably use ESL warm up games. While newer teachers often struggle to find warm ups for English class that are compelling enough for students, veteran teachers may burn out…

Use our free printable yahtzee score card so you can have a fun game of yahtzee with friends and or family. Easy and cheap family game night.

Searching for the best 'This or That' questions for kids? Discover these great icebreakers for all occasions and start the fun now!

Thousands of teachers have used these tried and true GUARANTEED tups to stop students from blurting out. Chatty Class? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!

Get a collection of fun drama games and exercises. These make for great warm-ups or activities to practice improv. A great way to have fun while developing

The Unfair Game is a totally unfair twist on Jeopardy that your students will LOVE to hate! Learn how to play and find sample game boards in this post.

Use Post-it Super Sticky Notes to play this awesome and easy math game.

If you have learners who struggle to isolate beginning sounds, these free phonemic awareness games are the perfect fit! Use them in preschool or kindergarten. Use them in literacy centers or small groups. #phonemicawareness #preschool #kindergarten

Learn how to practice rhythms with this budget-friendly and fun rhythm game in your elementary music classroom.

What are your methods for teaching vocabulary? Drills? Flashcards? Yuck! Boring! While these can certainly be effective, they can be a quick way to lose your student’s attention if you spend too much…

These fun reading games are quick to make - and so effective for learners in kindergarten and first grade! Such a great addition to your language arts instruction. #teachingreading #kindergarten #firstgrade

Want to help your kids learn about gratitude? Play the gratitude game with them. It's a fun game that the whole family will enjoy!

Write and decode secret spy messages with these cool secret codes for kids. Keep the kids busy making their own secret code with the free printable!

Art ideas for kids and families that are HILARIOUS!

Need some brain teasers and problem solving for kids? They'll enjoy these free printable Crack the Code Puzzles featuring some silly donut jokes and punchlines.

My kids love to play this fun game! The game of SKUNK, that is!

This is a fun board game with 'All About Me' related questions for intermediate and advanced students. This is a great way to get to know them at the beginning of a course.

Kids will love this cooperative activity that builds teamwork, planning, communication, and fine motor skills.

Morse code, pigpen, phonetic alphabet, tap code, substitution ciphers, American sign language: fun secret spy codes for kids

Looking for engaging, musical games to play with your students? Here are a few of my favorite games and activities for elementary music classes, children's choirs, and elementary group classes.

I came across this game from one of my peers and think it’s really awesome. In fact I have been using this regularly this year as a fun and creative way to review before a test. So far I have used it prior to my grade 10 chemistry and biology test using the practice questions […]

Need to help your students get more hands on practice for their vocabulary words? I've got 5 fun vocabulary games you can use right away!

Help your learners use and remember subject-verb agreement rules with this set of two free games! Great for kids in grades 2-5.

Are you looking for some ideas that you can use to review important content with your class before a test? Check out these 5 engaging games for reviewing!

Create your own SPY WEEK with these spy and secret code activities for kids! Below, you’ll find activities, crafts, and games with a fun spy theme. This is also a great resource if you’re planning a spy themed camp or birthday party. SECRET CODE ACTIVITIES It’s so fun to send and receive messages in a […]

10 fun and educational ESL activities for busy teachers! Try these games and activities in your classroom (or virtual classroom) today!

Here are some great grammar games, ideas, and activities that will help early/middle elementary aged kids enjoy grammar just a bit.

So on to the Spy Gear kit we were sent. The biggest hits were the Stealth com walkie talkies as they didn't need to use their hands. They loved these a ...

Use materials you already have at home to make a DIY projector. Project letters, shapes, numbers, and more to teach your kids!