Hi Tatyana, My name is Joann and I thought I'd make a suggestion for your classroom.  When I was teaching I would try to have a few minutes towards the end of class to "wrap up" the lesson.  I had a large die (dice).  My class was set up in rows of six and about six students in each row.  I wouldn't say a word but I would hold up the die and all the kids cringed and laughed.  They knew that I would roll the die which determined which row I was about to choose.  Then I'd roll again and determine which student would have to get the answer correct based on the day's lesson.  I was very dramatic in asking the dreaded question and it was fun for all to watch.  Yes, it put the student in the forefront and was a little uncomfortable.  I had a reward of somesort if the student got the question right.  If the student got the question wrong there would be a small penalty, maybe a small very short additional writing in the homework.  Nothing big.  Just a thought for your class.

Hello Tanya, I'm a final year ESL undergraduate. During one semester, I did take a subject called Language games in the classroom. And I like this game very much. Name of the game: BINGO *Each students has a piece of A4 size paper. Ask them to fold the paper into 25 boxes (5 x 5). *Ask them to draw the borders that they have folded. *Now, you name a catergory and they have to write all the words related to that category in those 25 boxes. **After they have finished writing, each 1 takes turns to call out the word. **The first 3 who have 5 lines wins the game. Could you share your games with me? Thanks. Bobby, Malaysia

Hi Michelle! My students and I went to that website. It is awesome. Thank you so much for mentioning it. I love it and same with my students. I just want to say thatnk you very much! Sincerly: ~Lisa~

Hi I know this message is late. Have a peek at www.gameskidsplay.net . There are some really good ideas. Regards, Michelle

Well Tanya, I am a teacher of English, too. I undewent the same trouble but finally my nightmare with the constant look for new materials has been solved. I used "google.com" to browse the web looking for "games in the classroom", and of course abundant material was found. The remaining task for me was to adapt these games to my own settings. The result was surprising!!! If ever you are in need of some games, let me know and I'll email them to you! Abdellah, Morocco.

Hi Tanya! What do you teach? I've taught Social Studies for a long time (not now, though), and my students loved to play Jeopardy! It was wonderful for review. I made all my jeopardies using PowerPoint. Do you have PowerPoint? Also, they loved to review playing a game I call "Who Has...I Have". This is index cards with one question on one side and the answer to a different question on the other side. When someone asks the question that you have the answer to, you answer the question, then turn over your card and ask your question. Example: I ask the question from my card, "Who was the creator of Mickey Mouse?" You look at your card, and if your card says Walt Disney, you'd say, "I have Walt Disney" Then it's your turn to ask the question on the other side of your card. Hope I didn't make it sound too complicated, because really, it isn't. It is fun! Tonya Georgia, USA

What I do with the Boggle, I make it into a bulletin board. The kids love it! I made letters, enlarged them and laminated them. Every week, we change the letters. We make it into a little competition...fun! Nat

I teach language arts and social studies in Omaha, Nebraska. What kind of games do you play with your students? Are you looking for ideas that help teach English? My students like to play Boggle. This is sold as a game with letter cubes but you can create sheets with letters. Students try to make words from the grid of letters. Does this sound like something that would interest your students? Patricia

Hello everybody! I`m delighted to write this message and hope to hear from you. I'm a rooky teacher from Russia. I`d like to make ePALS from all over the world! My pupils enjoy playing games in English. Different games change boring lessons into joy. Do you agree? We`ve tried a lot of games and now I take pains to create something new. Could you help me and share your experience? I'd be very glad to speak on the subject. My pupils' age range is 13-16. Thanks a lot. Looking forward to hearing from you. With respect, Tanya