Engaging classroom activities to spark creativity and learning
A collaborative drawing activity where students create artwork together while music plays.
Try different music genres: reggae and samba create beach scenes, while electronic music inspires futuristic cities. Ask topic-related questions first to guide the drawings toward your lesson theme.
Perfect for higher-level groups - create collaborative stories one word at a time!
Excellent for practicing word collocations, word order, and past tense. Stories can develop in unexpected and creative ways!
An energetic TPR activity that gets students moving while reviewing vocabulary.
This is a high-energy "warmer" activity. Young learners get very excited, so use it strategically - perhaps at the end of class rather than the beginning!
Create hilarious misfit characters through collaborative drawing with folded paper.
Use the finished characters for describing people, reviewing clothing vocabulary, or creating fun role-play scenarios. No peeking allowed - that spoils the surprise!
Similar to picture consequences but creates amusing collaborative stories.
Perfect for practicing connectors, reported speech, and narrative structures. Read your example first, then have students share their hilarious mixed-up stories!
A structured speaking activity where students share personal experiences, current events, or daily life in a supportive circle setting.
Daily Life: "What did you do yesterday?" or "What are you looking forward to?"
Current Events: "What's happening in the news?" or "What's trending?"
Personal Growth: "What did you learn this week?" or "Share a recent challenge"
Cultural Exchange: "How is this different in your country?" or "What's unique about your hometown?"