TopicWhy Games?- It will be a different school year. Academics are important, but so will creating opportunities for kids to feel comfortable and laugh. Games can help, but how to do that in a hybrid model?
Im Ready to Play- Not only games, but any lesson we prepare in the hybrid model, from discussions to group work, will have to change. This video shares ideas for doing just that.
Riddles Me This- Ideas to share riddles with your class. Included are ways to use Google Slides in the creation of fun riddle games.
Word to the Wise- Word games are a fun way to review previous knowledge and build vocabulary.
Now That's a Good Question-
Ideas for simple games that help students to develop questioning skills, logical thinking and are fun. Also two ideas for icebreakers to start the year. Trivia Trebeck- A look at how old game shows can be reformulated as review games and even to provide a writing prompt for the hybrid classroom.
BONUS: Tips on Leading Games-
Four quick pieces of advice on leading games in all types of classrooms. |
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ResourcesZoomatagories Rules
A little different from the actual game so you can reward all answers. Zoomatogories
Google Form #1 PLEASE make a copy of this rather than edit it. I cannot make a Google Form shareable just to view. Zoomatogories
Google Form #2 PLEASE make a copy of this rather than edit it. I cannot make a Google Form shareable just to view. TED Riddles
A playlist of some of these are VERY difficult riddles. High Rollers
So you can learn the basic structure of the game and watch the King of Game Show Hosts, Alec Trebeck, in action as a young man with 70's hair. (Although I wouldn't give them the combinations for the numbers) Card Sharks
So you can learn the basic structure of the game. Not only is it good for a writing prompt, but if you include the card element, it helps students learn about probability for math. |
