Q4 Week 5

Welcome to Week 5!  This week I would like to share some review games with you.  I know we are in the midst of MClass testing and EOG prep so I hope that these review activities will help you support your kiddos before, during and after the testing season.  

Can we make it stick by changing up the how we review?

I love the idea of switching up how we normally teach a topic with an engaging review. Simply putting the material in a game or technology format can make all the difference. Or just head outside and write the answers in sidewalk chalk.  Students will make connections to the material through a relaxed and enjoyable activity.  Plus, adding in a bit of competition can push students that are normally not interested in the review.  

Chalk Review:
Simply writing the letters in sidewalk chalk outside and saying words beginning or ending with that sound for students to hunt and find is an easy review.  It also gets your students some much-needed exercise and fresh air!

No Prep Review:
Check out these No Prep Review Games from Chalkboard Creations!

The Game of ATTACK:
The game Attack would work perfectly with any season.  No prep or materials needed.  Works with any subject.  Read about it at Math in the Middle. 

Twister Review:
Or try out my Twister Review file.  My students always looked forward to this review activity.  All you need is to create large colored circles on construction paper.  Add review questions on the back and place them in a large space.  Students can spin a spinner on the smartboard or use a real Twister Spinner. 

Click the image to download a copy!  

Reviewing with Spoons: 
This game is a spin-off of the old game of spoons.  Grab some plastic spoons and create some matching cards.  It would work well for math to represent numbers, fractions, & word problems strategies.  I love it for ELA with context clues, definitions, and vocabulary. 

How about Flip Quiz?

It is soooo easy to set up & it is just like a game of Jeopardy.  

I sure hope one of these review links will give you some fresh ideas for reviewing skills in your classroom.   Changing things up once in a while can support student engagement and help students retain information better. Plus, it can be just plain fun!