100% Prep-Free Classroom Learning Games to Spice Up Any Teaching Day

May 13, 2013 - PRLog -- What happens when you want to add a new learning game to your class schedule for the day, but you don't have time to prepare game materials ahead of time?

Author Linda Schneider offers practical answers to that question in Spontaneous Classroom Games: Prep-Free Learning Games to Play on the Spur of the Moment.

Schneider is an instructional designer, ESL teacher, and occasional substitute 5th grade teacher. Her many years of experience in game design and active learning have given her a plethora of easy games to draw upon for a quick dose of learning and laughter.

Says Schneider, "I like to draw lessons from experiences in the classroom, and games are a wonderful way to explore ideas and extend skills without the kids even noticing that they're learning." For each of the 27 games in this book, Schneider suggests alternative versions, inquiry questions, and fun factoids with background history on some of the games.

This book is full of clever ways to engage students about concepts from geography, to critical thinking, to social skills. Because Schneider also has a Master's Degree in Linguistics, you'll notice a lot of games involve word play.

The games can be used in any setting with minimal resources and on any budget. Because they're spontaneous, they also make great sponge games for soaking up extra time or releasing pent-up energy. Most importantly for teachers, they're fast and easy to play, with no set up or prep to get in the way.

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