The missing numbers game helps students memorize numbers and understand number sequences. The object of the game is to recognize the missing number in a sequence. To play the game, instruct students to write down the missing number out of several that you write on the board. Give them a short amount of time, for example, seven seconds, to write the missing number down before erasing the board. Vary the numbers by ones, twos, tens, hundreds or another number. For example, write, "100, 200, 400, 500 and 600." Give students several seconds to write down the missing number, or 300.
The art gallery game helps students review vocabulary and enhance drawing skills. You can play the game using your whiteboard, or by giving each student a blank sheet of paper. The object of the game is for students to draw a word or phrase that you give them. You can give them simple nouns, such as "dog" or "train." Vary these nouns with adjectives, such as "big elephant," "angry lion" or "expensive diamond ring." The student who gets the most number of drawings correct wins.
The spelling bee game helps students practice their spelling of words. Have all of the students stand at the front of the room. Give a student a word to spell. Write down the spelling as they orally spell the word. When a student misspells a word, he is eliminated from the game. The last student standing wins the game.
The rhythmic reading game is a fun way for students to practice their reading comprehension skills. Have students start a quick rhythm by clapping or tapping their desks. One by one, have the students read a sentence or a single word. They must read the sentence or word on beat, without mispronouncing any word. If they miss the beat or mispronounce a word, they are out of the game. The student following the disqualified student must properly read the word or phrase correctly.