Once upon a time school was pretty boring. Yawnnnn. But learning outside, well that was fun. Soccer/Baseball stats? Check. Pokemon evolution? Check. Hmmm this “games” thing really works. So I started making games for learning “school stuff.” And you know what, that worked too! But … these games became a little too powerful. So now…
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Hello, Amye has sent in this really great Powerpoint with several games to go with the Easter Egg Hunt lesson. You know, I never knew you could do so much with Powerpoint, especially the very cool animations! The first game is pretty self explanatory using Rock, Paper, Scissors and the 2nd one is like the…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/easter-egg-challenge-powerpoint-game-pinterest/
If you’re looking for a quick, slightly crazy, but lots of fun end of year review game, then check out one of my favourites: The what did you say? Game! Ninja Tip: This one is great for high school or adult classes too!
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/quick-crazy-end-of-term-game-what-did-you-say/
Hugo has just sent in his very cool Mega Maze game for practising Left & Right (or North & South) and reviewing previous themes. Here’s Koharu Playing our game “Mega Maze” and practicing the words she had learnt (Left, Right, Forward and Back). Koharu had to say the correct word before moving the mouse in…
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How to motivate students who just aren’t into learning English? For younger kids …. With younger kids, if you’ve got their attention then sometimes just bringing in the computer to class is all you need. When you add in the songs & games the biggest problem is often how to get them *out* of the classroom! For…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/how-to-motivate-students-who-just-arent-into-learning-english-cinderella/
Colin just sent in this very nice game to go with the breakfast lesson: 1. The players sit in a circle with a set of breakfast mini cards each. 2. The first player says: “What would you like for breakfast?” 3. Going round the circle, each chooses a card and says, “I’d like some…” +…
https://genkienglish.net/teaching/shed-like-hed-like-breakfast-game/
