Flashcard Games

1. Splat
Put all the flash cards in the middle of the board. Split the class into two teams (girls vs. boys is usually easiest) and ask for a volunteer from each team. The two team members stand at either side of the board with their hands behind their backs. When the teachers calls out one of the flash cards, the students must touch the right card as quickly as they can. The first one to do so wins a point for their team. Then switch round for two more people so the whole class gets a turn.

2. True or False
Tell the students you are going to have a competition, you vs. them (this will make them get very competitive)! The teacher holds up a flash card and says a word. If what they say is on the card, and therefore true, the students put their hands up. If it is false, they do nothing. If one person makes a mistake the teacher wins the point, but if the whole class gets it right then they win. First to 10 points usually works for this one.

3. Gimme
Very simple - simply ask the class to raise their hand if they know what's on the card. Get it right and you give them the card. This encourages the whole class to get involved as they have an incentive to answer the question. Once you have handed out all the cards, tell the students with a card to pass it on to a friend. Say the words and whoever has the right card brings it up to the front.

4. Vanishing Act
This will also test their memory. Arrange all the flash cards on the board and jumble them up. Tell the students to close their eyes then take one card away. Tell them to open their eyes and ask them to tell you which card is missing. Can also carry on class competition.

5. Lucky Dip
Put all the flash cards in a bag. Pick a card and ask the class to raise their hand if they know the word. Pick a student and if they get it right they can come to the front and choose a card for someone else to  answer. Continue until all you run out of cards.