
Pictionary Classroom Game
One player draws a word on the board while their team races to guess it. No letters, numbers or talking from the artist.
- Two teams
- 15 min
- Board, markers, word cards
- 2nd to 12th grade
- Lively
How to Play
5 stepsMake two teams
Split the class and pick who draws first.
Draw a card
The artist takes a word card and looks at it without showing anyone.
Draw, don't write
The artist draws on the board. No letters, numbers or talking.
Guess in a minute
The artist's team calls out guesses until someone gets it or time runs out.
Score and switch
A right guess is a point. The other team draws next.
Ways to Change It Up
- Vocabulary PictionaryUse this week's vocabulary or science words on the cards.
- Relay PictionaryA new artist from the team takes over the marker every 15 seconds.
Play It With
Classroom Timer
Set the minutes, press start, and run a countdown the whole room can read.
All grades, Pre-K to 12Classroom Scoreboard
Keep team points on the board during games.
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Classroom Bingo
QuietEvery card is different: call a clue, students cover the matching answer, five in a row wins.

Charades
LivelyAct out a word without talking while your team guesses.

Quiz Quiz Trade
LivelyPartners quiz each other with cards, swap cards, then find a new partner.
Pictionary Questions
Plan the Game into the Week
Drop a game into any lesson plan in EMStudio, with the rules attached. Free to start.
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