As we get closer to the end of the year, and to testing season, it’s important to review. But no rule says review cannot be fun! Here’s an idea that I used in my classroom year after year, and it’s loved by all grades and all levels of students! Turn your classroom into a Human Game Board, and let your students play!
Creating a game board is easy!
- Move all of the desks and tables to the sides of the classroom.
- Layout game tiles (numbers, letters, or blank pieces or card stock) to identify the game board direction. Place one per floor tile to allow enough student space.
- Add in some bonus or penalty tiles for greater competition.
- Group students into teams, but rotate out players for the game board each round.
- Use a regular set of dice or purchase a big, foam set at Dollar Tree for bigger fun.
- Start the game! Offer tiered rewards for each team as they finish.
- Encourage fun competition, and your students will learn without realizing it!
Creating the review questions can be more challenging! Here are a few ideas:
- Use a unit study guide, asking for term definitions, concept clues, or other responses.
- Print task cards for students to draw, requiring they complete the task before moving on to the next square.
- Set up questions on the board, each covered by a flip up card that matches each game board space.
- Allow teams to create the review questions ahead of time, and rotate the teams questions for all to use.
- Organize stations or centers at corner locations, where tasks or skills must be reviewed by the whole team before they can progress in the game.
- Set up a Jeopardy board, allowing students to pick their question value to equate to the progress they can make on the board (5 steps for $500).
Most importantly, have fun! And encourage your students to have fun while they learn. It’s truly the best way to review the year.
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Happy Hopping!