Lessons & Classroom Games for Teachers
ESL GAMES: Finger Clocks, I Spy and Lotto Draw
By:Sabia
Finger Clocks:
Use your index fingers to perform a clock.
Your left index finger points up while your left index finger acts as the hour hand (put it’s top on
the lower part of your left index finger to form “it’s one o’clock” (I/) and then move it.
I Spy:
Teacher says "I spy with my little eye something that begins with B".
Students try to guess the object (e.g. "book").
Colors are a good alternative for younger Students (e.g. "I spy with my little eye something that is red").
Lotto Draw
Put 8 numbered ping pong balls into a bag.
Students need to choose a ball and read the matching flashcard to win points.