Open Night Toolkit Supplementary Resource - Flipbook - Page 4
Language bingo
It’s suggested to work with your student helpers who could support you to run this game.
• Incoming students have cards with a selection of words (and cognates or images if you wish).
• The teacher or student in the room calls out the vocabulary and incoming students mark the card when
they hear the word.
• Cards could include nine words and the orst to get three in a row wins. Consider using the Languages
Connect whiteboards for this activity!
Memory game
• Cards with language items and images to match are laid face down on a surface and two cards are nipped
face up with each turn.
• Players try to match a word and an image in the target language. Alternatively, they could match two cards
which both have an image and a word describing the image. Players could be two students or a student
against a parent/guardian.
• If unattended, consider including a laminated note with the instructions for the game.
Giant colour-in map activity
Set up several A3 size printed world maps on a table or wall where visitors can gather. Provide markers or
colouring pencils and invite students and families to colour in countries or regions as they identify them. To
make the activity more interactive and educational, consider placing small cards or prompts around the map
asking visitors to, for example:
• Colour in a country where a specioc language is spoken.
• Mark a famous landmark (e.g. Eifel Tower, Great Wall of China) and write its name.
• Add a sticky note with a greeting in a diferent language and pin it to the corresponding country.
• Include a reference sheet or visual guide nearby with examples of landmarks, nags, and greetings to
support participation.
• Encourage student helpers or language ambassadors to guide visitors and share fun facts about the
countries or languages.
Mini boules game (Optional outdoor or hallway activity)
If space allows, such as a hallway, courtyard, or large classroom, consider setting up a game such as mini
boules (or pétanque) game to add a fun, culturally relevant activity to your open night.
• How to set it up:
Use a mini boules set (plastic or soft foam versions are ideal for indoor use).
Mark a small playing area with tape or cones.
Provide simple printed instructions so visitors can play independently.
Student helpers could help demonstrate the game and keep it moving.
• Where to get a set:
Online retailers or educational supply stores often stock mini boules or pétanque sets. Toy shops or sports
stores may carry child-friendly versions. Alternatively, make a DIY set using soft balls or beanbags.
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