This is straight out of the elementary school textbook. Place an eraser in the middle then beat your partner to snatch it away and get a point.
Basic Info
| Time: | 5 - 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Level: | Elementary grade 1 - 6 |
| Works with: | Vocabulary sets |
| Class size: | Any size |
Description
- Introduce students to the vocabulary set.
- Students make pairs. Place one eraser between the two students.
- Set a keyword.
- Call out the vocabulary and students repeat until you say the keyword, when they try to be the one to snatch up the eraser.
- Repeat from step 3.
Tips
- The students enjoy this game but to keep it fresh and reusable (and it's a great tool), stop after about 5 or six keywords.
Variations
- For smaller classes you can arrange the pairs in a line and have the winners of each round move up one and the losers move down one. The top winner and the bottom loser do not move.
- A similar activity for younger students is freeze chanting.
Warnings
- When stronger students are paired with weaker students neither enjoy this activity. Watch out for it and move students around if necessary.