Top 5 Fun Games for Kids to Enjoy Their Learning Journey
Fun games play a crucial role in learning English, especially for kids. They help kids to maintain engagement and create a comfortable learning atmosphere. Playing games and interactive exercises make kids practice language skills naturally and have fun. Here are ten enjoyable games to make English learning fun for children:
Flashcard Game
- How it works:
Flashcards are an excellent tool for English vocabulary learning to kids. Use the flashcard with English words on one side and pictures or definitions on the other. Play memory or matching games. I recommend the picture is better than the definition. Pictures or patterns are easier for kids to remember than the definition of the words. Moreover, kids can paint the flashcards by themselves, they will have a lot of fun.
- Benefit:
Flashcard games are stress-free and effective for kids. After they play several times, kids can easily memorize vocabulary words and have fun.
- How it work at SunnyTalk:
Each unit covers around ten new vocabulary words for kids to learn during the class. Children can practice these words at home by making flashcards. They can put every unit word together to enhance the impression. Parents can join together to build a stronger parent-child bond while learning English.
Monopoly Game
- How it works:
Monopoly is a popular board game enjoyed by people of all ages. Modify the traditional game with vocabulary words. Divide in two teams and take turns to roll the die then read the word or make a sentence with the word in blank. If they successfully read or use the word correctly, they can stay in that space; if not, they must move back to their previous space. The first team member to pass all of the blanks is the winner.
- Benefit:
Need peers to play together. The more people join this game, the more fun it will be. They can learn different sentences from each other. Even if they make some mistakes, they have a chance to correct the next sentence.
- How we use it in SunnyTalk:
Each unit is based on around ten new vocabulary words, one grammar point and two sentence patterns. After learning all of them, we will practice several times by playing a monopoly game. This helps kids practice using the words and patterns in a fun way, making the learning process effective and enjoyable.
Picture Storytelling Game
- How it works:
- Show kids a picture, such as a scene at a park, a classroom, a zoo or a family.
- Ask kids some questions about the picture to guide their observation and answer questions in English.
- Take a picture for example and encourage kids with their creativity and storytelling skills.
- Benefit:
Encourage creativity and imagination. They can also practice vocabulary, sentence patterns and grammar. After several times, they can share their different ideas in English.
- How we use it in SunnyTalk:
For each unit, we select a picture relevant to the theme or topic, such as animals, seasons, or daily routines. We guide kids through storytelling by asking different questions. By practicing storytelling, children develop their ability to express their ideas and share their opinions in English.
Wordwall
- How it works:
Wordwall is a popular online tool and fun games for learning. It offers various game templates designed for learning and fun. Kids can engage with games like matching, quizzes, and word searches, tailored to different levels and topics. In today’s digital era, 3C tools make learning more interesting for kids. Parents or teachers can select activities that align with the child’s age and level, ensuring a balance between challenge and enjoyment.
- Benefit:
It offers customizable learning activities to suit individual needs and make the boring learning process become more fun. Kids can play and learn at the same time.
- How we use it in SunnyTalk:
At SunnyTalk, we use this tool a lot for kids to practice the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns taught in class. For each unit, the Wordwall game is designed by tutors to match the lesson’s theme. We play this in class once and kids can access these games after class unlimited times, giving them an enjoyable way to review and practice. Parents are encouraged to join and guide their children through the games, turning screen time into meaningful learning experiences.
Role-playing Game
- How it works:
Set up scenarios like a school, home or park and kids take turns playing different roles. They can easily remember sentence patterns by reading conversations several times.Through acting out these situations, they practice using sentence patterns naturally.
- Benefit:
Build confidence in speaking and communicating with others in English which can be used in daily life.
- How we use it in SunnyTalk:
Each unit includes a structured article focusing on grammar, sentence patterns, and vocabulary. After thorough practice, we engage kids in role-playing conversations. Create a friendly environment and encourage them to confidently use practical sentences in daily life.