Numbers: Drawing Game for the English Classroom

In this drawing game, a child draws on the board, and their team guesses the English number word on the card. Drawing is done without speaking or writing, and one point is awarded for each correctly guessed word. This is a fun way to review numbers in primary school English lessons once the number words are known.

What is included in the material

• Instructions with the rules of the game and tips for use in class
• Vocabulary cards with the English number words from zero to thirty-one, each with the corresponding number as a picture

Tips for using the material

• It is recommended to play in two teams: The starting team chooses a person to come forward first and draw.
• One minute is allowed for each round. During this time, the person drawing can reveal more cards and earn additional points with their team; after that, it is the other team's turn.
• It is useful to decide on the number of rounds beforehand – the team with the most points wins at the end.
• The game is equally suitable for the start of the lesson, the end of the lesson, or a substitute lesson.

These skills are promoted

• Vocabulary: quickly recall known English number words
• Speaking: say the guessed number word in English
• Representing: convey a concept through drawing without words or writing
• Cooperation: guess together as a team and earn points

Organizational tips

The cut-out cards are placed face down in a stack, along with a timer and a pen. Drawing can also be done on a whiteboard instead of the board.

Also suitable for the topic are a class game about number words, a wheel of fortune with game ideas, and word and picture cards for the introduction of number words.