About the store
Learning is more effective when it feels like playing together! Our resources encourage interaction and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community in your classroom. Engaging games and activities are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. They are also no-prep, saving you precious time! We're here to help you make teaching fun and effective!
Having taught a wide range of students worldwide, our resources are designed with inclusivity in mind, so every child feels represented and engaged.
I’ve taught:
Pre-K, Inquiry-Based Blended Learning Curriculum in the USA
Year 1, British National Curriculum in Germany
Year 2, Reggio Emilia Inspired Ontario Curriculum in Thailand
Year 4, British National Curriculum in Germany
Read more
Store categories
All resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Theme
Audience
Programs & methods
Supports
Healthy Eating Mystery Photo Game | Speaking & Inferencing Nutrition Activity
Teach your students about healthy habits with this engaging Healthy Eating Guessing Game! This no-prep, digital activity is a perfect Morning Meeting or brain break that combines fun with learning. Students observe clues, make predictions, and explain their thinking as they guess healthy foods. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.Just open the slides and play—no prep required. ⭐ Best Valu
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Health, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+5
Food-Themed Critical Thinking Game that Improves Language Arts Skills
Move beyond right and wrong—help students justify and defend their thinking while developing communication and public speaking skills! Your students will love identifying which photo doesn't belong, and you will love hearing their thinking. Every answer is correct as long as students can justify their reasoning. Ten highly-engaging food-themed challenges are included. Develop vocabulary, concepts of categorization, and descriptive language with this fun and educational game. Start the year by
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.4.1
, W.5.1
+17
Also included in: Reasoning Games Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities 3–5
Food Mystery Photo Game | 3-5 Critical Thinking & Inferencing | PowerPoint
Food Mystery Photo Game | Critical Thinking & Discussion Activity Challenge upper elementary students to think deeply and explain their reasoning with this engaging food mystery photo game. Students analyze clues, make predictions, and justify their answers while strengthening inferencing and discussion skills. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.Easy to run and ready in minutes. ⭐ Best Va
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+7
First Day of School Activity | Classroom Scavenger Hunt & Treasure Map Game
Make the first day of school memorable and fun with this Classroom Scavenger Hunt! This activity is a fantastic way to help students become familiar with their new classroom while getting them excited for the year ahead. The resource includes everything you need to set up a fun treasure hunt where students collect school supplies. It's a great way to get students comfortable with their new environment and build a sense of excitement and adventure. This activity includes:Treasure Map Template: A
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Reading
I Spy Food Game | Listening Comprehension, Speaking & Vocabulary Activity | K-2
Do your students struggle to describe what they see beyond “It’s food”? This I Spy Food game helps young learners describe, identify, and talk about familiar foods while developing early reasoning skills. Students use clues to eliminate incorrect answers, describe what they see, and explain their thinking using complete sentences. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged — every single day.With engaging themes like fruits, vegetables, desserts, and favorite foods, students stay motivated while s
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.K.1
, RI.1.1
, RI.2.1
+19
Summer Pool Party Game | End of Year Activity or Time Filler
Celebrate the end of the year with a pool party game! Your students will re-focus their attention as they try to find six objects hidden in this fun summer scene. Designed for Google Slides™, this game is easy to use any time you need a quick and engaging activity for Morning Meetings, Fun Fridays, Brain Breaks, or time fillers. ★ INCLUDED(Please see preview for more details)Pool Party Hidden Objects GameChildren find six objects hidden in the scene. 7 rounds in total = 6 rounds of indiv
1st - 3rd
CCSS
CCRA.SL.2
Christmas Party Games Bundle | 30+ Holiday Activities for Classroom Community
These Christmas activities will bring joy and laughter to your December Morning Meetings or class parties. Designed for Google Slides™, this NO PREP BUNDLE includes 31 fun and engaging Christmas-themed games that your students will love! This BUNDLE includes three game styles:1. Mystery Photo ---> WATCH A VIDEO PREVIEW of this game style!10 game roundsa portion of each photo is visibletwo editable clues are givenstudents guess the Mystery Photo2. What Doesn't Belong? ---> WATCH THE VIDE
K - 3rd
Classroom Community
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+5
FREE Mystery Photo Game to Practice Inferencing and Using Context Clues
Start here to try the Mystery Photo Speaking Games format risk-free! Your students will love engaging, talking, and thinking with this interactive mystery photo game sample pack. Students use clues to guess mystery photos while practicing speaking, listening, using context clues, and inferencing skills. If your students love it, explore more themes or save with the full bundle. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get ev
K - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.6
+4
Animal Guessing Game | 3-5 Critical Thinking & Context Clues Activity
Animals Mystery Photo Game | Critical Thinking & Discussion Activity Challenge upper elementary students to think deeply and explain their reasoning with this engaging mystery photo game. Perfect for morning meeting discussions!Students analyze clues, make evidence-based predictions, and discuss their thinking while strengthening inferencing and academic language. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student par
3rd - 5th
Biology, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+7
Math Scavenger Hunt | Descriptive Vocabulary & Measurement Activity
Get your students up and moving with this fun Scavenger Hunt! This no prep activity - perfect for Morning Meetings, a Brain Breaks, or a Fun Friday game. The scavenger hunt includes 10 engaging challenges that require students to find objects around their home or classroom. The challenges are designed to help students practice mathematical concepts and descriptive vocabulary in a fun, active way. This activity helps to:Promote Problem-Solving: Students must think creatively to find the objec
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Math, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.SL.4
What Doesn’t Belong Growing Bundle | Open-Ended Reasoning & Writing | Grades 3–5
Move beyond right and wrong—help students justify and defend their thinking. Build deeper thinking, academic discussion, and written reasoning with one consistent routine you can use all year. This What Doesn’t Belong Growing Bundle uses open-ended questions to challenge students to analyze, compare, and justify their thinking. Students examine 4 images, determine what doesn’t belong, and support their ideas with clear reasoning and evidence. Promote flexible thinking with pressure-free gameplay
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.4.1
, W.5.1
+17
End of Year Activities | BUNDLE of Summer Games for May Morning Meetings
Celebrate late spring, early summer and the end of the school year with this BIG BUNDLE of games and activities - enough to last the entire month of May! This bundle is designed to engage your students, build classroom community, and keep students learning throughout May! Simply project one activity each day to add variety to your Morning Meetings, fill time between lessons, or provide a meaningful brain break. A variety of highly-engaging games and activities are organized in a monthly CHOICE
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
Holiday & Seasonal Games I Spy Bundle | 3-5 Reasoning & Discussion Activities
Instead of focusing on directions, students focus on: 👉 analyzing clues 👉 eliminating possibilities 👉 explaining their reasoning with evidenceBuild critical thinking, discussion skills, and vocabulary all year long with this What if your students didn’t just participate—but consistently explained their thinking? Build stronger thinkers and more confident speakers—all year long—with one consistent routine. This I Spy Seasonal Bundle uses a structured format across every theme, allowing stud
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
+25
Summer School Activity | Mystery Photo Game for Critical Thinking
Capture your students' Summer excitement and end-of-year energy with this highly engaging activity. Can your students use the visual and auditory clues to guess the 10 Mystery Photos related to summer? Students analyze clues, make predictions, and explain their reasoning while solving summer-themed mystery photos. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.⭐ This activity is included in the Se
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+4
Musical Instruments Mystery Photo Game | 3-5 Music Activity
Build music knowledge and listening skills with this interactive Musical Instruments Mystery Photo Game designed for 3rd–5th grade classrooms. Students use visual clues to identify musical instruments while practicing observation, inferencing, and academic discussion. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — structured routines that build participation and critical thinking.Just open the slides and play — no prep required. ⭐ Best Value OptionTh
3rd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.3.1d
, SL.4.1d
, SL.5.1d
+1
Classroom Reasoning Games | Discussion Activities Bundle | ELA Fun Friday 3–5
Build a classroom where students explain, justify, and discuss their thinking through engaging daily game routines. Transform Morning Meetings, transitions, and classroom discussions with this bundle of no-prep reasoning and discussion games. This Classroom Reasoning Games Bundle uses structured game formats to help students strengthen observation, reasoning, academic discussion, and collaborative thinking skills. ⭐ Students think, explain, and justify their ideas — every single day.Bec
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.4.1
, W.5.1
+15
U.S. Landmarks Mystery Photo Game | 3-5 Social Studies Activity
Build geography knowledge and historical thinking with this interactive U.S. Landmarks Mystery Photo Game designed for 3rd–5th grade classrooms. Students use visual clues to identify famous American landmarks while practicing observation, inferencing, and academic discussion. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — structured routines that build participation and critical thinking.Just open the slides and play — no prep required. ⭐ Best Value
3rd - 5th
Civics, Geography, U.S. History
CCSS
SL.4.1d
, SL.5.1d
, CCRA.SL.2
Seasonal & Holidays Mystery Photo Games Bundle | 3-5 Inferencing Activities
Build critical thinking, discussion skills, and vocabulary all year long with this Seasonal Mystery Photo Speaking Games Bundle designed for 3rd–5th grade classrooms. Students analyze visual clues to identify seasonal mystery photos while explaining their reasoning and making logical inferences. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — structured classroom routines that encourage participation and thoughtful discussion. Just open the PowerPoin
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.4
USA 50 States and Capitals Activities | Easy to Make Flashcards or Memory Game
All 50 US States, their geographic locations and capital cities. An individual, color printable is provided for each of the 50 states. Simply print, fold in half and laminate to create instant flashcards! Change your printer's settings to create: Large whole-class sized flashcardsStandard sized flashcardsPocket-sized flashcardsMemory (state & map location) game cardsMatching (state & map location) game cardsRELATED RESOURCES50 Posters: All States, Capitals, Abbreviations, Flags & Locations on
3rd - 5th
Geography, Social Studies, U.S. History
End of the Year Time Fillers on Google Slides™ | Summer Working Memory Activity
Play this game with your class and fill your end of the year classroom with fun memories! This game helps develop visual discrimination, focus, attention, and verbal language skills. Can your students identify what has changed from one slide to the next? ★ WHAT IS IT?Spot the Difference Activity(Please view the preview to see the complete product)Students carefully observe the images and then identify what has changed as you progress through the slides: Grid of 6 photos4 rounds of changes____
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, General Science
CCSS
1.MD.C.4
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+2
Also included in: Spot the Difference Bundle | Visual Attention Games for Google Slides
Showing 1-20 of 309 results
About the store
Experience
Learning is more effective when it feels like playing together! Our resources encourage interaction and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community in your classroom. Engaging games and activities are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. They are also no-prep, saving you precious time! We're here to help you make teaching fun and effective!
Having taught a wide range of students worldwide, our resources are designed with inclusivity in mind, so every child feels represented and engaged.
I’ve taught:
Pre-K, Inquiry-Based Blended Learning Curriculum in the USA
Year 1, British National Curriculum in Germany
Year 2, Reggio Emilia Inspired Ontario Curriculum in Thailand
Year 4, British National Curriculum in Germany
Teaching style
In my student-centered classroom, engaging activities spark curiosity and foster a love of learning, all nurtured by a foundation of fun, respect, and a shared passion for discovery.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Recognized by OFSTED inspectors as an 'Outstanding Teacher.' Kendel led the whole-school Design and Technology program, fostering creativity in students.
My own education history
With degrees in Elementary and Middle School Education and a Reading Specialist certification, I bring a well-rounded skillset to the classroom. But truly, my greatest teachers have always been my students.
Additional biographical information
❤️ Explore book ideas, engaging hands-on activities, and teaching hacks on the Educating Abroad YouTube channel.
🇵🇭 Travel to the Philippines with my children's books, "Bahay Kubo, Nipa Hut," and "ABCs of Filipino Culture." Both books are available on Amazon.com
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands