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Here are 10 fun ESL (English as a Second Language) games that can help teach the vocabulary of "days" and "night." These games aim to engage students and improve their language skills in an interactive way:<figure id="figure-fd19o5btfm6evt9a6"><img id="fd19o5btfm6evt9a6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/27RLtsXkjrIyeFsINbZVOWjxMyjsDLKPOG3vnaSGMkXqNibiu22UB1XilPZglhas.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>1. Day vs. Night Charades Objective: Kids act out different activities or events that occur during the day or night, while others guess if it's a "day" or "night" activity. How to Play: Prepare a list of activities, e.g., "waking up," "sleeping," "eating breakfast," "going to bed," and so on. The student must act out the activity, and the class guesses if it’s associated with the day or night. 2. Day &amp; Night Bingo Objective: Practice vocabulary related to day and night in a fun way. How to Play: Create bingo cards with images or words of various daytime and nighttime activities (e.g., "sun," "moon," "work," "sleep"). As you call out the words, kids mark them on their cards. The first student to complete a line shouts "Bingo!"Objective: Help students practice telling time and the difference between day and night activities. How to Play: Write different times (e.g., 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 9:00 PM) on the board and have students guess whether each time is part of the "day" or "night" and what typical activities would occur at those times. 4. Day and Night Pictionary Objective: Build vocabulary and understanding of day/night activities. How to Play: In this variation of Pictionary, kids draw pictures of things that happen during the day or at night (e.g., “going to the beach” for day, “stargazing” for night). Other kids guess the activity and whether it's a day or night event. 5. The Day &amp; Night Memory Game Objective: Practice day and night vocabulary with a memory matching game. How to Play: Create cards with pictures or words related to daytime (e.g., “sunrise,” “work,” “breakfast”) and nighttime (e.g., “moon,” “bed,” “sleep”). Students take turns flipping two cards at a time to find matching pairs. 6. Day or Night? Objective: Help students understand the difference between day and night activities. How to Play: Say a sentence like "We eat lunch" or "People sleep" and have kids decide if the statement describes the day or night. For more advanced learners, you could have them explain why it’s day or night. 7. Day and Night Song Challenge Objective: Learn new vocabulary through music. How to Play: Play popular songs related to the day or night (e.g., "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles or "Night Owl" by Gerry Rafferty). After each song, kids discuss what the song is about and whether it’s related to day or night. 8. Day &amp; Night Debate Objective: Develop speaking and critical thinking skills while using day/night vocabulary. How to Play: Divide the class into two groups. One group argues why the day is better, while the other argues for the night. Encourage students to use vocabulary like "bright," "quiet," "active," or "peaceful" to support their points. 9. Day and Night Word Scramble Objective: Reinforce vocabulary through word puzzles. How to Play: Scramble words related to day and night (e.g., "sun," "moon," "work," "sleep") on the board. Kids race to unscramble the words and categorize them as either day or night-related. 10. What Happens Next? (Day/Night Storytelling) Objective: Build creativity while practicing vocabulary related to daily routines. How to Play: Start telling a story about a day or night event (e.g., "It’s 7 AM, and I wake up..."). Have kids take turns adding to the story, ensuring they include day or night-related vocabulary (e.g., "In the evening, I go for a walk..."). These games can be adapted depending on the age and level of your students, and they encourage both language practice and creative thinking!More simple games for kids you can find on my instagram channel:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2RYdE7IziS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-mce-href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2RYdE7IziS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2RYdE7IziS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</a>

Day & Night games

<figure id="figure-7db4qh9j2fm6amztxt"><img id="7db4qh9j2fm6amztxt" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/25lPYEFQFd6hYIqCkBWwgU1yOPoXFlOgOwq5LVUeFhaZscvyX8B6QNwENT4Pjnzo.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 70%;" data-corners="medium" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="70%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/25lPYEFQFd6hYIqCkBWwgU1yOPoXFlOgOwq5LVUeFhaZscvyX8B6QNwENT4Pjnzo.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 70%;"></figure> Here are 10 engaging and educational ESL (English as a Second Language) weather games for kids that will help them learn weather-related vocabulary while having fun:1. Weather Flashcard Race How to Play: Spread out weather-related flashcards (sun, rain, snow, clouds, etc.) on the floor. Call out a weather condition, and the kids must race to find the correct flashcard. The first to grab the right card wins. Skills Practiced: Vocabulary recognition, listening, and quick thinking. 2. Weather Word HuntHow to Play: Hide weather-related flashcards or pictures around the classroom or outdoor space. Give the kids clues in English (e.g., "Find the picture of snow" or "Look for the sunny card"). They must find and bring back the correct cards. Skills Practiced: Listening comprehension, vocabulary, and movement. 3. Weather Bingo How to Play: Create bingo cards with different weather conditions (e.g., sunny, rainy, windy, snowy). As you call out a weather condition, the children mark it on their cards. The first one to complete a row or column shouts "Bingo!" Skills Practiced: Listening, weather vocabulary, and recognition. 4. Weather Charades How to Play: Write down various weather conditions on pieces of paper (e.g., sunny, foggy, stormy, windy). One child draws a card and acts out the weather condition without speaking while others try to guess the weather in English. Skills Practiced: Vocabulary, speaking, and acting. 5. Weather Forecasting Role-Play How to Play: Divide the kids into pairs or small groups. One child is a "weather reporter," and the others are viewers. The reporter must describe the weather for the day or for a specific location using weather-related vocabulary (e.g., "Today, it’s sunny with a chance of rain."). Afterward, the kids can switch roles. Skills Practiced: Speaking, listening, and vocabulary usage. 6. Weather Simon Says How to Play: Play "Simon Says" with weather-related actions. For example, "Simon says, pretend you're a snowflake," or "Simon says, spin like the wind." If you don’t say "Simon says," and the child follows the command, they’re out. Skills Practiced: Listening, movement, and vocabulary. 7. Weather Pictionary How to Play: Write down weather-related words (rain, snow, sunny, etc.) on pieces of paper. One child draws a picture representing the weather while the others try to guess the word in English. Use a timer to make it more exciting. Skills Practiced: Vocabulary, creativity, and guessing. 8. What’s the Weather Today? How to Play: Ask the kids to look out the window or describe the weather they see in the classroom or outside (e.g., "It’s cloudy," "It’s raining," "It’s sunny and warm"). Then, have them use complete sentences like, "Today is sunny," or "It’s a rainy day." Skills Practiced: Speaking, sentence structure, and vocabulary. 9. Weather Story Dice How to Play: Create or print weather-themed dice with pictures or words (rain, wind, sun, cloud, etc.). Kids take turns rolling the dice and then create short stories using the weather words that come up. For example, if a child rolls "sunny," "windy," and "cloud," they might say, "It was sunny and windy, and the clouds were moving quickly." Skills Practiced: Vocabulary, creativity, and speaking. 10. Cloudy or Sunny? How to Play: Stand at the front of the class and describe various weather conditions using simple sentences. For example, "It’s very hot and bright outside. What’s the weather like?" The children must raise their hands if they think it's "sunny" or sit down if they think it's "cloudy." You can also use flashcards to reinforce the weather terms. Skills Practiced: Listening comprehension, vocabulary, and decision-making. These ESL weather games will not only help kids learn and reinforce weather vocabulary, but they will also practice their speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in an engaging, interactive way!More simple games for kids you can find on my instagram channel:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2EknbWoiKj/" data-mce-href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2EknbWoiKj/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">https://www.instagram.com/p/C2EknbWoiKj/</a>

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Vibrant colored various closed doors in a row. Choice and decisions concept

<figure id="figure-0d52upl7qqm693x5pk"><img id="0d52upl7qqm693x5pk" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2ckKsVlCAKhPIpOFQdSLnEUqdRdgaKP85Y0uIXWJneXIOAvs1DjtCEEhlAhG5DiU.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 80%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="80%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2ckKsVlCAKhPIpOFQdSLnEUqdRdgaKP85Y0uIXWJneXIOAvs1DjtCEEhlAhG5DiU.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 80%;"></figure>Here are 10 fun color-based games for an ESL class that can engage kids and help them learn English vocabulary related to colors:1. Color Hunt Objective: Learn color names and practice listening skills.Hide various colored objects around the classroom (or outside, if possible). Call out a color, and students must find something of that color in the room or area. Example: “Find something red!” or “Bring me something yellow!” The kid who finds the object first gets a point or sticker. 2. Color Charades Objective: Learn colors through action.Kids take turns acting out a color (e.g., pretend to be a red apple, or a green frog). Other kids guess the color being acted out. You can give kids a list of colors to pick from for variety. 3. Color Sorting Race Objective: Practice color names and grouping.Set up a variety of colored items (blocks, paper, toys, etc.). Divide the class into teams and give them a basket of mixed colors. They must sort the items by color as quickly as possible. First team to finish wins! 4. Simon Says – Color Version Objective: Reinforce color vocabulary and listening skills.Play "Simon Says" but with color-related actions. Example: "Simon says touch something blue!" or “Simon says jump to something red!” If the teacher doesn’t say "Simon says," and a kid moves, they’re out 5. Color Flashcard Memory Game Objective: Practice memory and color names.Create flashcards with different colors and corresponding images (e.g., a red apple, a green tree). Lay the cards face down. Kids take turns flipping two cards at a time, trying to match the color with the image. The kid with the most matches at the end wins. 6. Color Guessing Game Objective: Practice color vocabulary and describing objects.Place an object under a cloth and give clues about its color (e.g., “It’s the color of the sky,” for blue). kids guess the color based on the clues given. You can give them multiple-choice options for added difficulty. 7. Color Bingo Objective: Reinforce color names and recognition.Create bingo cards with different colors. Call out the colors randomly. Kids mark the color they hear on their card. The first to get a full row or column shouts “Bingo!” and wins. 8. Color Simon Says – With Actions Objective: Learn colors and action verbs.For this variation of Simon Says, combine colors with actions. Example: “Simon says, jump on something green!” or “Simon says, clap if you see something yellow!” It’s a great way to practice both colors and actions in English. 9. Color Hunt with Flashlight Objective: Practice color identification and exploration.Turn off the lights and give kids a flashlight. The teacher calls out a color, and the students must find something of that color in the dark with the flashlight. This can work well in a dim classroom with colored items placed around. 10. Color Pictionary Objective: Practice both colors and drawing.Write a list of colors and objects (e.g., a yellow sun, a red balloon) on cards. Kids take turns drawing a picture that represents the color and the object without using words. The other kids guess the color and object in English. These games will help keep the kids engaged while also reinforcing their understanding of color vocabulary in English!More simple games for kids you can find on my instagram channel:https://www.instagram.com/p/C16xk5RoF3e/?next=%2F

Color-based games for an ESL class

Christmas snowglobe and Merry Christmas text on snow covered old planks on a snowy night background. Christmas and new year concept

Here are some fun winter-themed games you can use to teach English to kids in an ESL setting:<figure id="figure-nxsgypxl8em67qj8eb" data-full-width=""><img id="nxsgypxl8em67qj8eb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eFGHxfBxdOmU6iAOr8xaKc7Rni1SyGOXxBpTNTsPS3jNXrKJ9hPtNVtN4TabE43.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 85%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="85%" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eFGHxfBxdOmU6iAOr8xaKc7Rni1SyGOXxBpTNTsPS3jNXrKJ9hPtNVtN4TabE43.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 85%;"></figure>1. Snowball Fight with Words Materials: Crumpled paper or white balls (representing snowballs) with words or pictures on them. How to Play: Divide the class into two teams. One team "throws" snowballs (papers or soft balls) at the other team. When a snowball is caught, the kids can read or say the word or picture on it.2. Winter Vocabulary Bingo Materials: Bingo cards with winter-themed words (snowman, snowflake, hot chocolate, etc.), and calling cards. How to Play: Create bingo cards with winter-related vocabulary words. Call out the words or show pictures, and have the kids mark the corresponding word on their card. The first child to get a complete row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) calls out "Bingo!" and wins. 3. Winter Pictionary Materials: Paper, markers, and a timer. How to Play: Write down winter-related words (ice skating, snowstorm, ski, etc.). Students take turns drawing the word on the board while the others try to guess. This can also be played in teams. 5. Winter Word Search Materials: Word search puzzles with winter-related vocabulary. How to Play: Give students a word search puzzle with words like "snow," "ice," "mittens," "sled," etc. Students work to find the words in the puzzle. For an added challenge, have them use the words in sentences after finding them. 6. Hot Chocolate Races Materials: Plastic cups, spoons, and simple winter-related vocabulary cards. How to Play: Set up a race. Each kid run to the front and "serve" their cup of hot chocolate with the small images representing the winter vocabulary. Then we can get the images with the spoon and count how many each of them cought. 7. Winter Charades Materials: List of winter-related actions (sledding, building a snowman, etc.). How to Play: Write actions on pieces of paper. A student picks one and acts it out without speaking while others guess. This helps with vocabulary related to actions and winter activities. 8. Freeze winter-based vocabulary game Materials: Our perfect mood and creativity :) How to Play: While the music is playi,in children can dance, when the music stops they should freeze showing some winter figure: snow ball, snowman, snowflake, etc.Teacher should guess :)9. Winter "I Spy" Materials: Classroom decorations or winter-themed pictures. How to Play: "I spy with my little eye something that is [color/shape/size]." Kids take turns guessing objects in the classroom or on a picture that fits the description. This helps build descriptive language skills. 10. Snowy Word Ladder Materials: Large sheets of paper, markers. How to Play: Write a simple word at the bottom (e.g., "snow"). Kids must change one letter at a time to create new words (e.g., "slow," "show," "sore"). Each new word must be a valid word related to winter. This is great for practicing spelling and word families. These games make learning winter vocabulary and grammar fun and engaging for ESL students!More simple games for kids you can find on my instagram channel : https://www.instagram.com/p/C19aQuWoscJ/

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