❌

Noughts and Crosses

Answer a vocabulary question correctly to place your mark on the grid.

⏱ 10-15 min⚡ Low energy👥 2 teams

• any lesson vocabulary

• spelling

• definitions

• questions and answers

• Whiteboard with a 3x3 grid drawn

• Vocabulary question list

📋 How to Play

Draw a large 3x3 noughts and crosses grid on the board.
Divide the class into two teams — Team X and Team O.
Teams take turns. One child from the team comes to the front.
Teacher asks a vocabulary question.
If they answer correctly, they choose a square and mark it with X or O.
If they answer incorrectly, they cannot place a mark and it is the other team's turn.
First team to get three in a row wins the round.
Play multiple rounds — keep a score.

✓Write a vocabulary word in each square — children must use it in a sentence to claim it.

✓Let the whole team help the child who is answering for the first few rounds.

✓This game creates great competitive energy without putting pressure on individuals.

✓Play 3-4 rounds to keep the game moving — reset the grid after each win.

→Place flashcards in each square — children must name or spell the word to claim it.

→Use a 4x4 grid for a longer, more strategic game.

→Play in pairs at their desks using paper grids.

Want full 50-minute lesson plans for Ages 5-6?