Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom with St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win It games. These games can be used as part of a classroom party, for a classroom reward, or as an opportunity to build classroom community. For a bit of time and effort, your students will have a blast and ask to repeatedly play St. Patrick’s Day… Read More
Phonics games in the classroom are one of my favorite ways to practice spelling rules! I’ve always loved to play games, so sharing my love for games with my students comes easily. Plus, the word game adds instant engagement and interest. Explicit phonics instruction is necessary to help students learn to read. After introducing new phonics patterns, review and practice… Read More
High-frequency word games for kindergarten have always been a favorite of mine! I try to use them in my classroom to support learning whenever possible. After learning the difference between sight words vs. high-frequency words, I knew I needed to provide my students with repeated exposure and practice. Playing high-frequency word games for kindergarten can help students turn high-frequency words… Read More
Minute to Win It Games are one of my favorite activities to use during classroom parties for several reasons. First, these games can be played alone or in groups. You can spread them throughout the day or play them all at once. Additionally, minute to win it games are fast, affordable, and easy to set up. Last, using the word… Read More
Whether you’re in the classroom or learning virtually, teaching the standards in engaging ways is a common goal. Classroom games for kids are a great way to accomplish this. Games make learning fun! In fact, oftentimes students don’t even realize they are learning or practicing skills when they are playing a game. The following games would work perfectly as both… Read More
Distance learning has faced teachers with a whole new set of challenges. How do you keep kids interested and engaged when they’re staring at a screen from their home? Zoom games with students were my solution to this. Games are one of my favorite things! Anytime or anything that lends itself to a game, I’m in! Games increase interest and… Read More
Do your students love to play basketball? Are you looking for an engaging game or math stations to use during March Madness? Check out these games and activities to bring March Madness into the classroom. March Madness Activities for Kindergarten My students love anything using the word game. I love that these games are low prep, allow for easy differentiation,… Read More
