Looking for a fun and engaging way to kickstart your class, energize your students during brain breaks, or provide meaningful challenges for early finishers? In this session, we'll explore how to incorporate the New York Times (NYT) games—Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections—into your classroom routines. These games provide a perfect blend of cognitive stimulation, teamwork, and creativity, while encouraging critical thinking and language skills.
We'll cover:
- Wordle: How to use this popular word puzzle for quick morning warm-ups, group activities, or as a daily challenge to boost vocabulary and pattern recognition.
- Spelling Bee: Ways to incorporate this game for spelling and vocabulary practice, with fun twists to make it interactive and competitive in the classroom.
- Connections: Techniques for using this game to help students make connections between words and concepts, fostering critical thinking and enhancing problem-solving skills.
Whether you want to offer a fun class brain break, keep early finishers engaged, or strengthen your students' cognitive and linguistic abilities, these NYT games can be a powerful classroom tool. Join us to discover how to seamlessly integrate these activities into your teaching practice and watch your students get excited about learning in new ways!
