All or nothing carpet memory game.

 

The all or nothing carpet memory game.
Subject		Vocabulary. It can work with some structures too. Generally, this is a really flexible game and you are only limited by your own imagination.
Richard’s comments.		Usually with the traditional memory game a ‘found’ card is won and that is that for the card. Turning cards down after a mistake is made allows for a repetition of the vocabulary.
Group size:		Suitable for classes of up to eight
Team teaching game?		This game can be played with one teacher.
Materials		Flash cards. For added difficulty you may need fillers (extra vocabulary) Anything from this or previous units will do. (or basic questions) These can be introduced at the beginning of a second round. A small duplicate set for yourself (to act as prompts)
Game set up.		Review the vocabulary and or the structures at the desk. Sit the students in a semi-circle. For younger children it will help to alternate the two teams. Turns can just follow left to right.  Go through the vocabulary as you place the cards down on the floor. It is necessary for the students to see where the vocabulary goes down to get them into the game quickly. Now ask the children to look at the cards and try to remember them. (Give them 10-15 seconds) Turn the cards face down.
Playing rules.	In teams or individually. Show the first player one of the small cards and ask “What’s this?” The student must identify the card and repeat the words. Turn the card face up. If the card is identified correctly, lay it face up and ask the next question. Continue until a mistake is made.  When a mistake is made turn all the cards face down once more, shuffle the small cards and start again. (Do not shuffle the large cards.) Continue until the cards are identified.  At the end of the round when all the cards are identified you can add new vocabulary or just shuffle the cards and repeat the process.
Variations.	The circle game.