This post originally appeared on the blog Hillary’s Teaching Adventures.
We all know that engaging students is important. But do you ever struggle with unique ways to engage your students? I know I do. One night, while lying in bed, I came up with a fun idea for teaching certain concepts: Life-Size Game Boards. Pretty cool huh?
To make this happen, you’ll need to do a little prep. However, it will be very worth it!
4. Print, cut, and laminate the question cards.
5. Use masking tape or packing tape to tape the cards to the tiles.
6. Edit the vocabulary cards (the students will draw a word from the pile on each turn) to match the vocabulary words you need.
7. Students will roll ONE die, draw a card, and do the task on the board. If the student lands on a blank square, have them choose any task on the board to do. If the student gets it correct, they stay on the board. If the student misses, they go back to the beginning. First student to the end wins!
I have done this game before, just not on a life-size game board until now. I just love it! This particular game is for vocabulary. You can add any vocabulary words you need your students to master. The vocabulary cards (not the game squares) are editable.
I will also be adding more games like character traits, text features, and more! I cannot wait to see pictures of your students using these as well!
If you would like this for your classroom, you can grab a copy in my TpT shop. I also have a Character Traits version posted as well, and a Growing Bundle!
Let me know how this works for you!
Hello Everyone! My name is Hillary Kiser. I have taught 3rd and 5th grade, worked with teachers as a literacy coach, and helped work with small groups as a reading specialist. I am married and a mom of two sweet little ones which keeps me very busy! I also enjoy blogging with fellow teachers, creating resources as a TpT Teacher-Author, and collaborating with teachers all over the country. Teaching is my passion and being able to share my thoughts and ideas with wonderful teachers across the globe is exciting! Please join me on Facebook, Instagram, or my blog for other great ideas, resources, and some terrific collaboration!
