The teacher can use this activity to start a class.
Cute Hand-drawn Phonics Chart (A-Z)
A bright and cute hand-drawn phonics sheet covering the letters of the alphabet.
Small Talk
A dialogue modeled by the ALT and HRT or JTE and then mimicked by the students
Imagine If
Students imagine their JTE as a sport, a car, an actor any number of unusual and interesting things. Then, they guess which best describes the JTE.
Time or Length Word Race
This is a word race game that has students trying to write long words in order to win the race.
Guess The Number
Students have to try to guess a number from within a set range. The less guesses, the more the points.
Portrait (Funny Drawing Activity)
This activity can be used as a practice for "How many ~?" lesson. Students have a good laugh at their final outputs. Activity can be done by pair or small groups.
STORY TIME
Three powerpoint stories for very young classes
Phonics Fun
Students listen to the ALT pronounce words from the worksheet and choose the corresponding words in an 'amida' or 'ghost leg' activity.
Bye Bye Spelling
Students memorize words written on the chalkboard and write them as you randomly erase them.
Twisted Pictionary
Students have ten seconds to draw a picture and have their teammates guess it.
Alphabet Madness
An activity to motivate students to write the alphabet faster.
Scrabble Time Bomb
A timer is started and students race to write words on the chalkboard and not to be the student holding the chalk when the timer sounds.
Quick Draw
Students race to be the first person to 'shoot' their opponent's card in order to steal it.
Behind My Back
With their back to the class, students try to guess who is speaking.
Pyramid Game
Students have to think of English words, phrases and sentences in order to help other students understand the mystery word.
ABC and abc Window Game
The students pick which windows to open and try to guess the hidden letter
Can you job hunt?
A speaking based, find your partner activity practicing "Can you~?"
Can I play Janken?
Students try to get bingo by asking for favors/permission using `Can you/Can I...` questions.
Can I use your Battleship?
Can I use your battleship? Let students practice many "Can I use your..." sentences and have fun playing the classic Battleship game.
Which is taller? Comparatives quiz
A quiz using comparatives. Warm up activity.
May I give you a bomb?
Students practice request sentences by trying to pass off a ticking time bomb.
Pronunciation Tree - B and V
A warm up activity that lets students practice the contrast between difficult sounds.
Karuta
A game in which the teacher says a word or phrase and students race to slap the correct card.
Karuta: Can Convo
Different ways of playing karuta games
Hot Potato
Students pass an object around while listening to music. When the music stops, the student holding the object says a target vocabulary.
He is a... / She is a... matching game.
A quick and fun matching game designed to practice "He is a..." "She is a..."
What time do you get up?
A matching game where students walk around the classroom and find the person with the matching card.
Pronunciation tree Th and Z
A short warmup activity for students to practice listening to difficult sounds.
Pronunciation tree S and TH
Pronunciation tree B and V
Pronunciation Tree L and R
A pronunciation tree warm up activity that lets students practice difficult sounds.
Review - A winner never quits
A quick and simple warm up/ review activity for New Crown, page 8 (A winner never quits)
Are you From DokoDoko?
Students ask each other "Are you...?" questions and collect signatures.
ABC Dominoes
A simple ABC game where students match upper/lowercase domino letters.
Honeycomb Bees
Students compete against each other to name the flashcards and try to link their bees together.
Get it
Students listen for their card to be called and rush to collect toys.
Flashcard Police
An engaging strategy for practicing tedious memorization. As an alternative to the “read-and-repeat”, it works best with younger students but can be altered for older students.
Flashcard Baseball
Review flashcards while playing baseball with your students.
Drawing Dash
You show 'drawers' a secret flashcard. They draw it, and their team guesses. How many can they guess in one minute?
Bridge
Students try to race across the Vocab Bridge to the opponent’s side. This game is also known as "Snake Line" or "Janken Line".
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