Christmas Blackboard Games
1. Boggle Game Write Christmas on the blackboard. Then tell your students that, " Only using the letters in CHRISTMAS, write as many words as you can. You can use each letter only once. " Your students can play this individually, in pairs, small teams or with you on the blackboard. Set a time limit: 5 mins for example and a target. 1 - 10 words is good, 10 - 20 is great and 20+ is excellent. 2. Mind Map Write Christmas on the blackboard. Draw a circle or a cloud around it. Then ask your students "What words do you think of when you see the word CHRISTMAS." Again decide on pairs/ teams, a time limit and a target to achieve. 3. Memory Game On the blackboard, write Christmas and the words associated with it. (Can use the mind map from the previous game). Tell your students to " Close your eyes". Your students close their eyes, you rub out/ erase one word on the blackboard. "Ok, Open your eyes, which word is missing." It's quick, easy and fun. 4