Everyday Objects ESL Games & Activities

ESL Everyday Objects Game - Vocabulary: Bingo, Gap-fill - Group Work In this free everyday objects game, students play bingo by completing sentences with everyday object words. In groups, the bingo caller reads a sentence at random from the caller's sheet using the word 'blank' for the missing object word, e.g. 'When it's sunny, I ride my 'blank' to work.' The players listen and look at the everyday objects written on their bingo cards to see if they have a word that completes the sentence, e.g. bike. If they do, they cross it off. The game continues until a player has crossed off four objects in a row. When this happens, the player shouts 'Bingo!' and reads the object words they crossed off. If the object words match the sentences, the student wins the round. Players then continue to see who can cross off all 16 objects first. Groups play several rounds, with students taking turns being the bingo caller and with players using a different bingo card each time. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Game - Vocabulary: Brainstorming, Providing Vocabulary - Group Work In this engaging everyday objects game, students race to name common objects that match 'Name two...' prompts. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and reading the 'Name two objects...' prompt to the other students, e.g. 'Name two objects that people like to read.' The other students then race to name two items that match the prompt, e.g. a book and a magazine. The first student to put up their hand gets to answer. If the other students agree that the objects are correct, the student wins and keeps the card. If not, the student is out of the round, and the other students can put up their hands and answer. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Games - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Pelmanism, Forming Sentences from Prompts, Freer Practice - Pair Work Here are two fun everday objects vocabulary games to help students learn and practice the names of common personal items. First, students play a pelmanism game where they match the names of personal items to pictures. In pairs, students take turns turning over one card from each set. If the object word matches with the picture, the student keeps the two cards and plays again. If not, the student turns the two cards back over. It's then the other student's turn to play. The student with the most pairs of cards at the end of the game wins. Next, students play a game in which they make sentences using the personal objects vocabulary. Students take turns picking up a word card and reading the object to their partner, who has 20 seconds to make a meaningful sentence using the word. If both students agree the sentence is appropriate, the student who made the sentence keeps the card. If not, the card is placed at the bottom of the pile to be used again later. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Games - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Gap-fill, Forming Sentences, Freer Practice - Group Work Here are two everyday objects games to help students practice vocabulary for common objects. First, students play a matching game to practice the vocabulary. In groups, students take turns to pick up a sentence card, read it aloud and place it face-up on the table. The other students then race to find an object word card to complete the sentence. The first student to find the right card, pick it up and read the complete sentence aloud wins and keeps the cards. The student with the most pairs of cards at the end of the game wins. Following that, students play a game where they race to form sentences with the everyday object words. Students take turns turning over a word card so it's visible to everyone. Students then race to put up their hands and say a sentence using the object word. If a student makes a suitable sentence, they win and keep the card. If not, they are out of the round, and the other students continue trying to come up with a sentence. The student with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Worksheet - Vocabulary Exercises: Matching, Gap-fill, Multiple-Choice, Sentence Completion Here is a useful everyday objects worksheet to help students practice vocabulary for common objects. First, students match everyday object vocabulary from a box with pictures. Students then use the everyday object words to complete sentences. Next, students complete sentences by choosing the correct object word. Finally, students complete sentences about everyday objects with their own ideas and then compare their answers with a partner. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Activity - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Gap-fill, Asking and Answering Questions, Controlled and Freer Practice - Group and Pair Work In this rewarding everyday objects activity, students complete, ask and answer conversation questions containing the names of commonly used objects. First, in two groups, students complete conversation questions with the names of everyday objects from a box. Next, students pair up with someone from the other group. Students then take turns asking the conversation questions to their partner, who responds accordingly. For the first question in each pair, students include the everyday object word in their response. Afterwards, students share what they found out about their partner with the class. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Board Game - Speaking and Vocabulary: Impromptu Speech, Freer Practice - Group Work In this productive everyday objects board game, students practice vocabulary related to everyday objects by speaking in response to prompts for 30 seconds, using full sentences and providing simple details about use, place, and description. In groups, students take turns rolling the dice and moving their counters along the board. When a student lands on a square, they use everyday objects vocabulary to talk in response to the prompt on the square for 30 seconds without stopping, e.g. 'In my bathroom, there is a bath, shower and sink. There's a shower curtain next to the bath, etc.' Students score one point for each related object word they use in a complete sentence during their 30‑second turn. If a student can't think of anything to say, uses an object word incorrectly, uses the wrong sentence structure, or stops talking before the 30 seconds are up, no points are awarded for that turn. When a student reaches the finish square, the game ends, and the students add up their points. The student with the most points wins the game. show less

ESL Everyday Objects Activity - Vocabulary and Speaking: Asking and Answering Questions, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this everyday objects discussion activity, students ask and answer questions about familiar items, describe materials and uses, make simple comparisons, and agree on group answers. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and reading the question aloud to the group. Each group member then answers in turn, giving explanations or reasons as needed. Next, students discuss the question and come up with a group answer that they think would be best for the prompt on the card. The student who draws the card writes the agreed group answer on the back of the card. Students continue until all the cards have been used. Afterwards, go through the questions and have the groups tell the class their answers. show less