I am actually embarrassed that I didn't think of this sooner. We have been playing "Around the World" (directions below) in my class for about 10 years and I have been making and printing giant flashcards. What I just realized is that all this time, I could have been using Quizlet. All I had to do was create a set with only pictures and terms (or make a copy of the set I already had and modify it). As a whole class, I project the flashcards, picture side up, and we go through the deck. I can click shuffle on the side, and play again and again! What a HUGE time saver! How do you play? Students face off 2 at a time. The first person to identify the image moves on to compete against the next student. S/he keeps going until s/he loses and then trades places with the new winner. In my class, if you beat 6 people in a row, you get a prize, although most teachers say you have to get all the way "around the world" (beat the whole class), but in my experience, it's more attainable , and therefore more motivating, to have interim prizes. I love all things Quizlet! You can read about other engaging Quizlet games in these posts:
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