At first, I explained each point/question on the worksheet. I made an example each time, whether that was with my JTE and I or a couple of students (whatever is funnier for them, really). After, split the students into 6 groups and give them their starting activity. I usually let them be after that (they like the freedom, they are mature enough and the activities are fun enough that they will want to do them). I remind them once in while to write their sentences after each activity. Otherwise, you can add more structure and use a timer for each question.
*** Question 1 - At the board, 8 words written on it, 4 erasers, 1 whiteboard. Students stand with their back to the blackboard. You write one of the words on the whiteboard and show it to them on the count of three. The winner is the one who turns around, grabs an eraser and erases the right word the fastest. It will require a teacher to stay there.
Question 3 - You can use broomsticks if you have some. We used our arms.
**We were three teachers (Me, JTE & Support Staff) and it went really smoothly in classes of 30+.
*This is the mild version. I had a version where Question 2 was "Who can jump higher?" and Question 6 was "Whose plane can fly longer?" Students LOVED it, but it was a bit too noisy for my JTE. So, I made this version, which worked perfectly fine too.
*1/2 If you do the wild version, use post-its to measure the jumps and use the activity sheet as the paper plane. Remember to make holes on the side so that they can put it away in their file at the end (thus minimizing the risk of them using the planes after the lesson). Make sure to ask if it's okay to use the hallway and be noisier than usual!
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Veerrrry nice. This is so much fun! I'm excited to use this in my class! :D
It looks fun! But If I may ask, the students make six groups and they do all the activities within their group? For example, question 1, they make pairs and take turns to erase the word? Sorry, I'm not understanding how it works haha. Thanks!
It seems like fun but I'm considering just replacing the limbo with the paper airplanes instead. Did the limbo ever get dangerous where the children fell back?
We used a to have a lot of fun in ES lessons teaching numbers with paper airplane races but you have to double check with the HRT or English teacher and have them check with the school. There may be specific rules against students making and throwing paper airplanes in school. If not or if exceptions can be made, have at it. Those classes were a blast.
Yes, they do all the activities within their group! Question 1, they all stand with their back to the blackboard. The moment I show them the word to erase on my whiteboard, they turn around, grab an eraser, find the correct word on the board, and erase it. The fastest wins. Never had problems with the limbo, but I guess it's always a good idea to remind them to be careful.
Great! Then I will keep the limbo! Thanks for clearing that up and for creating this fun game!
My school has a problem with students running in the classroom and around the school. for the first question, i recommend something else that can be done at their desks. I was thinking of giving each pair of students two colors and the teacher calls out a color. The student who touches the color the fastest wins. It doesn't have to be colors, could be a pair of similar things.