Welcome to the M Teaching Peaks store! With over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple states and countries, we offer a diverse range of products designed to boost student engagement, consolidate taught concepts, and promote classroom discussion. Enjoy exploring our store!
Welcome to the M Teaching Peaks store! With over 20 years of classroom experience across multiple states and countries, we offer a diverse range of products designed to boost student engagement, consolidate taught concepts, and promote classroom discussion. Enjoy exploring our store!
Persian (Farsi) Match – Everyday Objects is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Persian (Farsi) lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Everyday Objects: car, book, tree, sun, chair, ball, house, bus, pen, hat, fork, spoon, bowl, bed, bicycle, scissors, boat, desk, door, flower, refrigerator, table, guitar, shoes, phone, microwave, pencil, window, paper, taxi, toilet, towel, toothbrush, television, train
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Spanish Match – Animals is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Spanish lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Spanish Match – Numbers and Colors is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Spanish lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Numbers: 0-20, 100, 500, 1000
Colors: blue, black, brown, red, green, pink, grey, purple, orange, white, yellow
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
**Know Your Idioms Task Cards - Puzzling Problems Bundle **includes 3 sets of fun, problem solving task cards designed to engage students in developing their knowledge of idioms and overall enthusiasm for figurative language.
Each idiom needs to be solved by deciphering a combination of jumbled letters and pictures. You may wish to demonstrate with an example card, but generally students understand the task very quickly.
These cards have been used successfully with:
Grades 3-7
ESL / EAL / EFL / Grades 4 – 12, University/College, Adult
This bundle contains:
78 cards (25 idioms and one title card per set)
Student recording sheet for each set
Answer Key (Answers are also in an optional full-sized pdf) for each set
Student sentence sheet for each set
PDF and PNG Files
The idioms included in Set 1:
To get the ball rolling, Cup of tea, Back to square one, All in the same boat, Over the moon, Rip off, To cut corners, Cold turkey, Drive me up the wall, The green light, Under the weather, Fishy, To see eye to eye, Skeleton in the closet, Out of this world, Head over Heels, Out of the blue, Up and running, To fly off the handle, To go the extra mile, In a pickle, A leopard can’t change its spots, In two minds, To be caught red-handed, Barking up the wrong tree
The idioms included in Set 2:
Hold your horses, Hit the nail on the head, No big deal, To sit on the fence, On the ball, Blow your own trumpet, On cloud nine, Different kettle of fish, First crack at, A head start, Second nature, A double-edged sword, A drop in the ocean, Over the hill, Cherry pick, Hit it off, A piece of cake, Bigger fish to fry, Second to none, Storm in a teacup, A dime a dozen, To spill the beans, Turn a blind eye, A stone’s throw, Brush up on
The idioms included in Set 3:
Apple of my eye, Cost an arm and a leg, Close but no cigar, Mum’s the word, To let the cat out of the bag, Once in blue moon, To win hands down, Bite the bullet, A walk in the park, Neck of the woods, On the cards, All ears, Fish out of water, Hit the sack, At the drop of a hat, Ball is in your court, By the skin of my teeth, For a song, All Greek to me, Finding your feet, Over the top, Pipe down, Run out of steam, Skating on thin ice, Wrap it up
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-8)
Print student sheet (p. 9) and provide each student with a worksheet. You may prefer to allow students to work in pairs.
Distribute the cards around the room.
Students may start at any number and work their way through in any order, but it is helpful to remind students to write the idiom in the same numbered answer box i.e., if they are on card number 12, they should write their answer in answer box number 12.
Students check their answers.
An extra sheet is provided (p. 11) to have students choose 4 idioms and write 4 sentences to demonstrate their understanding and ability to use it in the correct context. Students may access the cards and definitions while writing their sentences.
For higher grades, students are more likely to enjoy being challenged by seeing if they can use two idioms in the right context in the one sentence.
Enjoy!
Punjabi Match Vocabulary Bundle is a set of versatile vocabulary resources that work as matching or memory activities. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Punjabi lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
A total of 284 cards (140 matches in total and one title card for each set)
Numbers: 0-20, 100, 500, 1000
Colors: blue, black, brown, red, green, pink, grey, purple, orange, white, yellow
Fruits and Vegetables: apple, banana, peach, avocado, tomato, blueberries, beet, garlic, lettuce, broccoli, grapes, onion, carrot, cherry, lemon, corn, mushroom, pumpkin, eggplant, celery, strawberry, pineapple, ginger, cauliflower, potato. cantaloupe, raspberries, mango, chili, watermelon, coconut, kiwi, bell pepper, orange
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
Everyday Objects: car, book, tree, sun, chair, ball, house, bus, pen, hat, fork, spoon, bowl, bed, bicycle, scissors, boat, desk, door, flower, refrigerator, table, guitar, shoes, phone, microwave, pencil, window, paper, taxi, toilet, towel, toothbrush, television, train
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English sets as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Bengali (Bangla) Match – Animals is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Bengali (Bangla) lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Bulgarian Match – Fruits and Vegetables is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Bulgarian lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Fruits and vegetables: apple, banana, peach, avocado, tomato, blueberries, beet, garlic, lettuce, broccoli, grapes, onion, carrot, cherry, lemon, corn, mushroom, pumpkin, eggplant, celery, strawberry, pineapple, ginger, cauliflower, potato. cantaloupe, raspberries, mango, chili, watermelon, coconut, kiwi, bell pepper, orange
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Italian Match – Numbers and Colors is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Italian lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Numbers: 0-20, 100, 500, 1000
Colors: blue, black, brown, red, green, pink, grey, purple, orange, white, yellow
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Vietnamese Match – Animals is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Vietnamese lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Tamil Match – Numbers and Colors is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Tamil lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Numbers: 0-20, 100, 500, 1000
Colors: blue, black, brown, red, green, pink, grey, purple, orange, white, yellow
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Urdu Match – Everyday Objects is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Urdu lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Everyday Objects: car, book, tree, sun, chair, ball, house, bus, pen, hat, fork, spoon, bowl, bed, bicycle, scissors, boat, desk, door, flower, refrigerator, table, guitar, shoes, phone, microwave, pencil, window, paper, taxi, toilet, towel, toothbrush, television, train
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Persian (Farsi) Match – Animals is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Persian (Farsi) lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Spanish Match – Fruits and Vegetables is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Spanish lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Fruits and vegetables: apple, banana, peach, avocado, tomato, blueberries, beet, garlic, lettuce, broccoli, grapes, onion, carrot, cherry, lemon, corn, mushroom, pumpkin, eggplant, celery, strawberry, pineapple, ginger, cauliflower, potato. cantaloupe, raspberries, mango, chili, watermelon, coconut, kiwi, bell pepper, orange
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Greek Match – Animals is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Greek lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Catalan Match Vocabulary Bundleis a set of versatile vocabulary resources that work as matching or memory activities. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Catalan lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
A total of 284 cards (140 matches in total and one title card for each set)
Numbers: 0-20, 100, 500, 1000
Colors: blue, black, brown, red, green, pink, grey, purple, orange, white, yellow
Fruits and Vegetables: apple, banana, peach, avocado, tomato, blueberries, beet, garlic, lettuce, broccoli, grapes, onion, carrot, cherry, lemon, corn, mushroom, pumpkin, eggplant, celery, strawberry, pineapple, ginger, cauliflower, potato. cantaloupe, raspberries, mango, chili, watermelon, coconut, kiwi, bell pepper, orange
Animals: bear, bird, cat, cheetah, chicken, cow, crocodile, dog, dolphin, duck, elephant, fish, fox, frog, giraffe, horse, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, mouse, octopus, ostrich, panda, penguin, pig, rabbit, rhinoceros, seal, shark, sheep, snake, tiger, whale, zebra
Everyday Objects: car, book, tree, sun, chair, ball, house, bus, pen, hat, fork, spoon, bowl, bed, bicycle, scissors, boat, desk, door, flower, refrigerator, table, guitar, shoes, phone, microwave, pencil, window, paper, taxi, toilet, towel, toothbrush, television, train
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English sets as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Korean Match – Everyday Objects is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Korean lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Everyday Objects: car, book, tree, sun, chair, ball, house, bus, pen, hat, fork, spoon, bowl, bed, bicycle, scissors, boat, desk, door, flower, refrigerator, table, guitar, shoes, phone, microwave, pencil, window, paper, taxi, toilet, towel, toothbrush, television, train
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Japanese Kanji Match – Numbers (Sino-Japanese) and Colors is a versatile vocabulary resource that works as a matching or memory activity. They are well-suited to language centers and group rotations. The cards are compatible with other vocabulary categories, so they can be mixed with other topics as the need arises.
It is recommended that these cards be complimented with spoken Japanese lessons to ensure correct pronunciation.
This resource contains:
71 cards (35 matches and one title card)
Numbers: 0-20, 100, 500, 1000
Colors: blue, black, brown, red, green, pink, grey, purple, orange, white, yellow
PDF and PNG files
Also includes the English version as a bonus extra!
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards.
Mix the vocab and picture cards and have students match the picture with the vocab.
Play the memory game. After mixing, place the cards face down and have students turn over two cards. If the student matches the picture with vocab, the student keeps the set before trying to find another match. If no match is found the next student takes a turn. Continue until all cards have been matched. The student with the most cards at the end is the winner.
Cards are versatile and can be divided into as few or as many sets as required.
Enjoy!
Know Your Idioms Task Cards - Puzzling Problems Set 2 is a set of fun, problem solving task cards designed to engage students in developing their knowledge of idioms and overall enthusiasm for figurative language.
Each idiom needs to be solved by deciphering a combination of jumbled letters and pictures. You may wish to demonstrate with an example card, but generally students understand the task very quickly.
These cards have been used successfully with:
Grades 3-7
ESL / EAL / EFL / Grades 4 – 12, University/College, Adult
This resource contains:
26 cards (25 idioms and one title card)
Student recording sheet
Answer Key (Answers are also in an optional full-sized pdf)
Student sentence sheet
PDF and PNG Files
The idioms included in Set 2:
Hold your horses, Hit the nail on the head, No big deal, To sit on the fence, On the ball, Blow your own trumpet, On cloud nine, Different kettle of fish, First crack at, A head start, Second nature, A double-edged sword, A drop in the ocean, Over the hill, Cherry pick, Hit it off, A piece of cake, Bigger fish to fry, Second to none, Storm in a teacup, A dime a dozen, To spill the beans, Turn a blind eye, A stone’s throw, Brush up on
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-8)
Print student sheet (p. 9) and provide each student with a worksheet. You may prefer to allow students to work in pairs.
Distribute the cards around the room.
Students may start at any number and work their way through in any order, but it is helpful to remind students to write the idiom in the same numbered answer box i.e., if they are on card number 12, they should write their answer in answer box number 12.
Students check their answers.
An extra sheet is provided (p. 11) to have students choose 4 idioms and write 4 sentences to demonstrate their understanding and ability to use it in the correct context. Students may access the cards and definitions while writing their sentences.
For higher grades, students are more likely to enjoy being challenged by seeing if they can use two idioms in the right context in the one sentence.
Enjoy!
Know Your Idioms Task Cards - Puzzling Problems Set 3 is a set of fun, problem solving task cards designed to engage students in developing their knowledge of idioms and overall enthusiasm for figurative language.
Each idiom needs to be solved by deciphering a combination of jumbled letters and pictures. You may wish to demonstrate with an example card, but generally students understand the task very quickly.
These cards have been used successfully with:
Grades 3-7
ESL / EAL / EFL / Grades 4 – 12, University/College, Adult
This resource contains:
26 cards (25 idioms and one title card)
Student recording sheet
Answer Key (Answers are also in an optional full-sized pdf)
Student sentence sheet
PDF and PNG Files
The idioms included in Set 3:
Apple of my eye, Cost an arm and a leg, Close but no cigar, Mum’s the word, To let the cat out of the bag, Once in blue moon, To win hands down, Bite the bullet, A walk in the park, Neck of the woods, On the cards, All ears, Fish out of water, Hit the sack, At the drop of a hat, Ball is in your court, By the skin of my teeth, For a song, All Greek to me, Finding your feet, Over the top, Pipe down, Run out of steam, Skating on thin ice, Wrap it up
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-8)
Print student sheet (p. 9) and provide each student with a worksheet. You may prefer to allow students to work in pairs.
Distribute the cards around the room.
Students may start at any number and work their way through in any order, but it is helpful to remind students to write the idiom in the same numbered answer box i.e., if they are on card number 12, they should write their answer in answer box number 12.
Students check their answers.
An extra sheet is provided (p. 11) to have students choose 4 idioms and write 4 sentences to demonstrate their understanding and ability to use it in the correct context. Students may access the cards and definitions while writing their sentences.
For higher grades, students are more likely to enjoy being challenged by seeing if they can use two idioms in the right context in the one sentence.
Enjoy!
Know Your Alliteration Task Cards - Puzzling Problems Set 1 is a set of fun, problem solving questions designed to engage students in developing their understanding of alliteration while also generating an overall enthusiasm for figurative language.
Each card needs to be solved by deciphering a combination of jumbled letters and pictures. You may wish to demonstrate with an example card, but generally students understand the task very quickly.
These cards have been used successfully with:
Grades 4-8
ESL / EAL / EFL / Grades 5 – 12, University/College, Adult
This resource contains:
27 cards (26 alliteration questions and one title card)
Student recording sheet
Answer Key (Answers are also in an optional full-sized pdf)
Student sentence sheet for students to express their own creativity
PNG and PDF Files
Instructions:
Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-8)
Print student sheet (p. 9) and provide each student with a worksheet. You may prefer to allow students to work in pairs
Distribute the cards around the room
Students may start at any letter and work their way through in any order
Check answers
An extra sheet is provided (p. 11) to have students choose 4 letters and write 4 sentences to demonstrate their understanding and express their own creativity
Alternatives and extensions:
Rather than have students work around the room, you may prefer to have students work at their desks. In the past, I have placed the question cards up front or on the board with a magnet and students come up and select one at a time to work on. Students are free to try another card once completed or if they get stuck
Have students illustrate the sentences and make a class book
Have students write their own sentences, illustrate and make a class book
Enjoy!