Stand Up, Sit Down Game

Level: Warmers
Skill Area: Reading
Target Language: Reading
Length: 5-10 minutes
Resources Needed: Flashcards with either pictures or words on them.

Step 1

Split the class into two teams of equal numbers and get them to line up in rows.

Show each student in turn a flashcard. The student that is shown the card must say what is on the card.

Step 2

If the student can correctly identify what is on the card, they can remain standing. If they get this incorrect they have to sit down.

The winning team is the team which has the most members standing after every student has been shown a card.

Top Tips:

  1. Depending on the size of the class, this game could be extended by continuing to show cards until each team only has one person standing.

    You could then do a winner of winners between the last two at the front of the class, by showing them as many cards until one person has to sit down and the other is declared winner for his/her team!

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I love this, great for any level. I have a class of kids i have to teach for the 1st time in a few weeks, i'll let you know how it goes! :)

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