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Newspaper Game

Teams race to slap a rolled newspaper on the correct flashcard when the word is called.

⏱ 10-15 min⚡ High energy👥 2 teams

• any lesson vocabulary

• flashcard words

• topic words

• spelling words

• 2 rolled newspapers or magazines

• Flashcards spread on the floor or desk

• Vocabulary word list

📋 How to Play

Spread 8-10 flashcards face up on a desk at the front of the room.
Divide the class into two teams.
One player from each team comes to the front holding a rolled newspaper.
Teacher calls a word or gives a definition — "An animal that lives in the sea and has eight legs!"
Both players race to slap the correct flashcard with their newspaper.
First to slap the correct card wins a point for their team.
Players return to their teams and next players come up.
Team with the most points wins.

✓Use definitions instead of just the word for extra challenge.

✓This is one of the highest energy games available — perfect for low motivation days.

✓Make sure players are standing side by side not in front of each other for safety.

✓Children who are waiting can write down the answers to stay engaged.

→Use flyswatters instead of newspapers for a cleaner version.

→Put cards on the board instead of a desk for a more dramatic slap.

→Play in groups of 3 — three players race at the same time.

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