Photo: A large clear analogue will help you manage time in class.

Free Time Games and Activities for the ESL English Classroom

Fun Time Theme Unit Vocabulary for Children in PreSchool, Nursery, Kindergarten, and International School Classrooms. Educational Resources Written, Tried and Tested by English Language Teachers Working With Students in Japan.
© The Magic Crayons

New Gifts & Merch

All artwork from The Magic Crayons Teaching Resources is also available on Mugs, Pillow Cushions, Caps, Framed Prints and more (Summer 2023). Create thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Day gifts by adding a name or message.

Free USA, EU and UK shipping.

We will also draw your car, truck or yacht and add to any product in store (excluding download). Send your request along with photos to info@themagiccrayons.com

1 of 4

The Games

  • 1. Wheelbarrow Race

    Resources

    How To Play

    Time: 5-8 minutes
    Receptive Language: instructions, flashcard vocab
    Productive Language: flashcard vocab

  • In pairs, the students make wheelbarrows (one student supporting himself on his hands while his partner holds his ankles) & race to take or slap the flashcard you call out. Wacky crashing ensues, guaranteed.

English Flash Cards

Enhance your English lessons with our themed Flash Cards! Organized by study theme and featuring fun and clear illustrations, our Flash Cards are perfect for ESL and EFL teachers working in Japan and international schools. Grab your set today and make learning English fun and engaging!

Also available to buy from our store in Teachers Pay Teachers.

1 of 4
  • 2. His Bus Is Crazy

    Resources

    How To Play

    Time: 5 minutes
    Receptive Language: instructions, various
    Productive Language: flash card vocab

  • Become a bus by ‘driving’ around the room, stopping to pick up students & only allowing them to ‘board’ (i.e. form a train behind you) if they can correctly identify a flash card. Repeat until all of the students are aboard. Ride around the room & crash dramatically into stuff as part of the big, crazy finale.

  • FREE CLASSROOM GAMES FOR LEARNING TO TELL THE TIME

Best Sellers

1 of 4