Thursday, June 2, 2011

The BEST Brain Break Game

This is a must have Brain Break game in my classroom. Students don't even realize they are learning in this fast paced category game.  Students compete in pairs to name a category answer. The winner gets to race/advance around the room until beat by another opponent. It's a great listening skill game as well.  The 100 + category cards I've made are open ended making this a game to come back to AGAIN and AGAIN. It's perfect as a quick time filler which my students beg for.  

I always leave a copy of this game in my sub tub and I don't know how many "Thank You's" I've gotten from appreciative substitutes! 

Sidenote: I also modify this and use it for transition times like waiting in line. When I do, I just call off a category and call on random students to share their ideas.  Do you have more great transition tips?
       
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2 comments:

  1. Looks good! The 'add to cart' button only shows up for your first item...gratitude journal. I hit the refresh button twice... no luck. I'll see if it makes a difference in Internet Explorer. I'm using Google Chrome right now because it is the only way I can leave comments! Next Thursday (1 week before school's out) I'm going to be at training about the new common core standards & the amazing race looked like a great thing to leave!
    Just got it with Internet Explorer along with your word scout set! Thanks, Nancy
    www.theapplebasketteacher.blogspot.com

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  2. Nancy,
    Glad to hear the add to cart buttons worked. They seem to glitch on some browsers. Hope you enjoy The Amazing Race and Book Scout set.

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