Fun classroom games middle school

Sometimes we just need to have fun with our students and what better way than with simple classroom games? Having fun is important for many reasons some of which include: it builds community, it’s a stress reliever, it fosters respect for the teacher (students are much more likely to want to please a teacher they like).

Ready to move beyond tired Jeopardy slides? Try a few rounds of the Flyswatter Game, a no-fail way to keep teens active and excited about test prep. Works for EVERY subject area, too.

The Unfair Game is a totally unfair twist on Jeopardy that your students will LOVE to hate! Learn how to play and find sample game boards in this post.

If you're teaching teenagers at middle school you know how easily they can lose interest if they're not having fun in class. A great way to keep middle school students engaged is to use fun and engaging classroom games. Below we have put together 10 of our favorite classroom games for middle school students. These games are not only great for ESL middle school students but can also be used as a fun classroom activity in any class teaching teenagers.

I have several test review games that are NO prep (or very, very little prep) and super simple. My middle school students need a review game because we all know that “silent study” time is not often effective. I need these game to be very little prep (for obvious reasons), and I need them to be real

Classroom games are great for those days because they're the best of both worlds: your students get to have fun; you know you're still covering content.Try out these 6 different super easy games for test review, trivia contests, introducing a unit, or anything else you can think of!

I love Morning Meetings with my sixth graders. Our typical Morning Meetings follow the structure from Responsive Classroom, but there are some days that we spend a lot longer on activities than others. Sprinkled throughout the year, I love to teach my students mind games. These mind games are ones that can only be done…

Grudgeball: An Engaging Classroom Review Game is the perfect way to host a friendly competition while reviewing content.

Fun Friday in the classroom is a great way to celebrate the week of hard work! Find 6 tips and free resources for having your own Fun Friday!

The sticky note story game (aka: post it note story game, sticky note scramble, or the sticky note collaboration game) is a hilarious party game for holiday party games, things to do at teenager sleepovers, or even funny adult party games! Definitely add this sticky notes game to your party activities for kids or adults (especially if you're looking for games to play at home with no equipment or good storytelling games)!