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A fast-paced word race where teams battle to outsmart each other with unique answers in fun categories!

  • Moderate Break (2-5 mins)
  • Lower Primary, Upper Primary
  • Group Challenges
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Instructions

1. Split into Teams

  • Divide the class into groups (2–6 players per group works well).

2. Get Your Letter

  • The teacher calls out one letter of the alphabet (e.g. “S”).

3. Brainstorm Time!

  • Teams have 2 minutes to write down as many words as they can think of for each category, all starting with that letter.

4. Score It Up

  • After time’s up, compare answers with the other teams.
  • You earn 1 point for each correct word… BUT if another team wrote the same word, neither of you scores it!

🎯 Category Ideas

Here are some fun category suggestions to get you started:
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Sports
  • Animals
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Countries
  • Things in the Classroom
  • Movies or TV Shows
  • Vehicles
  • Clothing Items
  • Musical Instruments
  • Things That Are Green
  • Professions
  • Food & Drinks
  • Places Around School
  • Things You’d Find in Nature
  • Superheroes or Characters
  • Things That Make Noise
  • Hobbies or Activities
  • Things in the Sky
✨ Mix and match categories based on your students’ age group, interests, or even your classroom theme of the day for extra fun!
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A fast-paced word race where teams battle to outsmart each other with unique answers in fun categories!

  • Duration Moderate Break (2-5 mins)
  • Age Lower Primary, Upper Primary
  • Category Group Challenges
  • Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
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