Games for schoolchildren

Fun Classroom Activities For Kids
Education is a serious business, but kids just want to have fun. So here are some fun ways to educate the children, seriously!
1. Buzz
There’s no buzz word here. Only a buzz number or letter. Buzz is an excellent game for younger kids who need to recite long lists such as a series of numbers, letters of the alphabet, and days of the month. Number of players: Ten or more You will need: A little preparation How to play: For example: 1, 2, 3, buzz, 5, 6, 7, buzz, 9,10,11, buzz… Anyone who misses replacing the buzz word or number is out of the game.
2. Blind artist
This game is played in pairs and engages a child’s imagination and ability to describe things. Number of players: Four or more You will need: Sheets of white paper, pencil, pen or sketch pens, drawings or images How to play: The idea is to see how accurate the drawing can be, when recreated without seeing.
3. Don’t answer
When asked a question, the ideal thing to do is answer. But not when you are playing this game, which older kids and teens will enjoy playing. Number of players: Ten or more How to play: The game gets hilarious when students get imaginative and creative with their answers. ‘Don’t answer’ is ideal for high school students.
4. Crazy train
Ideal for primary and kindergarten kids, the crazy train is a choo-choo train with added fun. Number of players: Ten or more You will need: Space to play How to play: Younger children will love playing this one.
5. Four corners
Four corners is a simple game of chance that can energize students and keep them awake after the lunch hour. Number of players: 12 or more You will need: A room with four corners and enough space for a group of students to stand How to play:
6. Bleep
Bleep is a memory game that prevents children from using certain words. Number f players: Ten or more You will need: Reading material How to play:
7. Jumping the line
This is an energizer that can be played towards the end of the day and is a great game for revising the day’s lessons. Number of players: 10-15 You will need: Sticky tape or chalk, set of True/False questions, space to play How to play: Kids who make a mistake have to go back and sit.