Speaking tasks are important for language learners. Speaking puts students on the spot and forces them to be quick and use their language in real time. This is difficult and might not be the best measure of a student’s ability, but speaking is fundamental to communication, so all language courses incorporate these activities. One ofContinue reading “Taboo Talk Around”
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Codenames
Codenames, designed by Vlaada Chvátil and published by Czech Games Edition, is one of the highest-ranked party games on BoardGameGeek. I think it is easier to adapt good games to a classroom than try to convince students edutainment games are good. When I use a game for class, I want the students to have funContinue reading “Codenames”
Play and Direct Learning
As an early childhood educator, my mom collects all sorts of books devoted to childhood development. When I told her she was going to be a grandmother, she dug through her library to pass on a few choice titles. One book was Play With a Purpose by Dr. Dorothy Einon. It must have been aContinue reading “Play and Direct Learning”
Spot It! Adjectives
Spot It!, also known as Dobble, is a matching game where players look at two circular cards and need to identify which object is on both cards. Each card shares exactly one object with every other card. The game comes in a variety of themes to match the intended audience. Spot It! can help ELLContinue reading “Spot It! Adjectives”
The Keasy Depot 