Creative English Teacher — Gamification

Gridlingo! A Battle of Words

September 08, 2024 • Gamification • Teacher Life • Teaching Ideas

This year I added a new game to my arsenal: Gridlingo! It’s a spin on a classic word-creation game, where students build words on a 5 x 5 grid one letter at a time. Gridlingo combines the fun of wordfinds and crossword puzzles with strategic word-building games. The longer the words students can make, the more points they receive.

Gamifying Literature: An Introduction

July 26, 2024 • Gamification • Teaching Ideas

I’ve often wondered, is there a way to take kids’ natural love of games and channel it into a love of literature? That is what I’m going to explore over a series of blog posts: What are some ways to gamify literature?

Gamify Your Classroom: Try a Social Deduction Game

January 29, 2024 • Gamification • Teaching Ideas

Social deduction games are more than just “filler.” They teach non-verbal and verbal communication, course content, and critical thinking–and, hey, they’re fun, too! Gamify your classroom with one today!