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Flashcard Slap

Two students race to slap the correct flashcard when teacher calls the word.

⏱ 10-15 min⚡ High energy👥 2 at a time

📚 Vocabulary

• any lesson vocabulary

• numbers

• colours

• animals

• food

🛠 Materials

• Vocabulary flashcards

• A flat desk or floor space

📋 How to Play

Lay 6-8 flashcards face up on the desk or floor.
Two children stand on either side of the cards.
Each child places one hand behind their back.
Teacher calls a vocabulary word.
Children race to SLAP the correct flashcard with their free hand.
Whoever slaps it first wins a point.
Play 5 rounds then swap in new players.
The child with the most points at the end wins.

💡 Teacher Tips

✓Remind children to be gentle — no hitting each other, only the cards!

✓Use a maximum of 8 cards so children can see them all easily.

✓Increase difficulty by adding more cards as children improve.

✓Can be played on the floor for more space.

🔄 Variations

→Call the definition instead of the word — children must identify the correct card.

→Call a sentence with a gap — children slap the answer.

→Play in teams of two — teammates can consult before slapping.

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