Spanish conjugation game ¡Qué pena! Estar present tense

Spanish conjugation game ¡Qué pena! Estar present tense

When you are teaching or reviewing the verb ESTAR in the present tense, your students will have a great time practicing with this hands on game: ¡Qué pena! This is a review game in which students play by filling in the blanks with the verb in parentheses (estar) in the present tense. An answer key is included.

The verb estar is essential to forming a strong base knowledge of Spanish, yet it can be difficult to master without lots of practice and review. You can pull this game out time and time again over the course of the years for a no-prep activity. Detailed instructions on how to play are included so that even subs can have your students play this fun game when you need to be away.

How to play ¡Qué pena!:

All you have to do is print the numbered game cards on heavy paper or card stock and cut them out. If you laminate them you’ll have a no prep activity ready to go for years to come! Put all of the game cards in a box and divide your students into small teams. Give each team gets a box of questions and a copy of the answer key.

Students must fill in the blanks by conjugating the indicated verb, and then speak the sentence correctly. When they are correct (their opponents or team members can verify responses on the provided answer key), they get to keep their game card. However, when they draw a ¡Qué pena! card they have to put all of their game cards back in the box. The student with the most game cards at the end is the winner.

Included:

5 ¡Qué pena! cards - You don’t have to include them all in the game if you feel there are too many.

30 numbered game cards

Numbered answer key

How to play