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## Posts

- [New Game: Animal Sounds Farm](https://septembered.org/animal-sounds-farm-game/): One of the most-played games on this site is Animal Sounds: Pets, featuring household animals. I’ve used it successfully to encourage students to speak in class. Moving to the Farm I have had plans for a long time to build different versions of this sound recognition game. Another common theme when teaching young ESL students is farm animals. For the farm, I chose the animals. What’s new? Replay the Sounds The sound no longer repeats every 3 seconds. It will play once when a new animal is selected. From there, you can click the play sound button as many times […]
- [Stay Updated with Our New Email Notifications](https://septembered.org/email-notifications-new-content/): This past week, I have been working hard on setting up an email notifications system with MailPoet. I have spent an hour working on the copy and designing the forms. Septembered is pretty much custom-built, expanding on a standard WordPress template. Why I’ve Added Email Notifications Septembered is a side project or hobby for me; I love sharing what I have learned and created. I miss the days when I would produce materials for new teachers. However, I don’t have as much free time or energy to dedicate to the site. I’ve noticed that some visitors have been sharing their […]
- [Mini Letter Cards for Early Learning](https://septembered.org/mini-letter-cards-teaching/): In my last post, I shared with you the set of Case Match Cards that I made to help my student recognise letter shapes. Around the same time, I also created a set of single-letter cards. Mini Letter Cards Design At the beginning of the term last year, the teacher I was working with pulled out a lovely set of hand-coloured A4 letter cards. During our term, she displayed them on the classroom wall for the students to view and trace with their fingers. When I asked her about these cards, she told me that her students from the previous […]
- [Case Match Cards](https://septembered.org/case-match-cards/): About a year ago, I made a set of case match cards. I wanted to keep the design simple and clear. My use case was to help the students recognise and get used to the difference between the two letter shapes for the same letter. I built this set with our “baby” level in mind; for most of these students, this is their first exposure to the alphabet. I noticed that many alphabet card sets online are only in one case or have beautiful, colourful designs. What I wanted was something simple. Something that the students could point to and […]
- [Game of Hangman added](https://septembered.org/educational-hangman-game-esl/): We’ve just added a new gem to our games gallery, a modern take on the classic game of Hangman, designed with education in mind! Our version has an on-screen keyboard, making it ideal for classroom use. It offers 10 guesses, providing ample opportunities to uncover the hidden word. To aid English as a Second Language (ESL) students, we’ve made vowelsstand out in a different color, enhancing their visibility and helpingwith identification. The current word set revolves around common animal names, making it notonly fun but also educational! So, whether you’re a teacher looking for anengaging learning tool or just someone […]
- [Sharing Resources](https://septembered.org/sharing-resources/): Creating Silhouettes Sharing resources is one of my main goals here. I enjoy sharing the tools and materials I use in my teaching. As a teacher, I’ve often found that when searching for class materials, it’s challenging to find exactly what you have in mind. I like to make things from scratch, but like you, I don’t always have the time. However, when I do, it can be rewarding to build your things. Last year, I wrote a couple of articles on how to make silhouette images for your classes. How to Make Silhouettes in PowerPoint and How to Make […]
- [Emotional Intelligence and Video Games | Podcast](https://septembered.org/emotional-intelligence-video-games/): I was invited back to join Seth on the PsychoLingo podcast. This time, we discuss Emotional Intelligence and Video Games. You can check out the first episode that I was on, where we talked about Vocabulary Learning and Video Games | PsychoLingo Podcast
- [New Games Added](https://septembered.org/new-games-added/): Two new games have been added to the Games Gallery Dress Up Game This is a simple but fun way to practice summer clothes vocabulary. It can be an online or offline game. You can read more about it here: Dress Up Game Dress Up Game 2 This game adds a few more clothing items and a boy and girl character so that you can use pronouns in your sentences. You can play this game here: Dress Up Game 2
- [Vocabulary Learning and Video Games | PsychoLingo Podcast](https://septembered.org/vocabulary-learning-and-video-games-psycholingo-podcast/): This week, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the PsychoLingo podcast, where we explored how video games can enhance vocabulary learning in second language education. In this episode, we examine two studies examining how video games can be used to learn vocabulary in second language learning. Asari, S. (2023). Vocabulary development of EFL young learners after long peer interaction with video games. JEES (Journal of English Educators Society), 8(1). Calvo-Ferrer, J. R., & Belda-Medina, J. (2021). The effect of multiplayer video games on incidental and intentional L2 vocabulary learning: The case of Among Us. Multimodal Technologies and […]
- [Picture Match PowerPoint Game](https://septembered.org/phonics-simplified-kindergarten-picture-match-powerpoint-game/): Picture Match PowerPoint Game is a tool designed specifically for my students’ phonics lessons. It’s a PowerPoint game focusing on letter-to-image matching skills. This engaging game has proven to be an enjoyable alternative to flashcard games during our class. My goal for creating this game was to reinforce our phonics lessons and make learning more fun and interactive for my students. At my school, we teach matching letters to images with sounds. For example, A is for apple /a/a/a/. I wanted to build a simple PowerPoint game in which the students could choose the correct letter for the image shown. […]
- [ESL Dice Games: Making Your Classes Fun and Engaging](https://septembered.org/esl-dice-games/): Dice Roller ⚀ Roll Dice Click the button to roll the dice. Dice games are a great way to make your classes more enjoyable and fun for you and the students. Dice Games When we want to create randomness, the first thing that comes to mind is to roll a dice. Rolling a dice will create movement. Movement creates a focal point for the other students to watch. This, in turn, helps with attention. This can be messy if you haven’t thought through your games first. If you hand the dice over, the kids will throw it around the room. […]
- [Excel IF Function - A Guide for Teachers and Beginners](https://septembered.org/excel-if-function-guide-teachers-beginners/): Today, I will show you how to make a scorecard in Excel and use the IF Function to calculate the scores automatically. We have a list of students who have all completed our test. If the student has scored more than 80 points, we should fill the results column with “Pass”; if they score less than 80 points, we should fill it in with “Fail”. What is the IF Function The IF function checks if a value in a cell is True; if it is, do one thing, and if it isn’t, do something else. Let’s say we have a […]
- [Convert Vertical Data Into Horizontal Data in Excel](https://septembered.org/convert-vertical-data-into-horizontal-data-in-excel/): Introduction How do you convert vertical data into horizontal data in Excel? This was a question I was asked this week. A friend of mine was asked to convert an Excel spreadsheet that contained a list of classes and their students from one long column of text to rows of classes and their students. What is TRANSPOSE() TRANSPOSE() is a built-in function in Excel that converts a vertical range of cells to a horizontal range or vice versa.This is the function that I would use to complete this task. How to Use TRANSPOSE() The best way to explain this is […]
- [Creating PowerPoint Presentations on iPhone: Guide](https://septembered.org/building-powerpoint-presentations-on-iphone/): Recently, I have needed to do a lot of work while on my iPhone. One of the things that I needed to do was create a few simple PPTs for classes. These PPTs only need to be a keyword or a sentence, so nothing too complicated. The Microsoft PowerPoint mobile app did a fantastic job with these. At first, I only planned to build the first draft on my phone, but some of the results have been good. It’s so good that I wanted to share how to do this so that you can all use it to get at […]
- [How to Activate Water Lock mode in WatchOS 10](https://septembered.org/how-to-activate-water-lock-mode-in-watchos-10/): I wrote How to Use Water Lock Mode on Your Apple Watch in Class back in July. In that post, I shared how I use the Water Lock mode. I am still using this to stop my students from playing with all the buttons on my Apple Watch. WatchOS 10 has changed the way that you access Control Center. Instead of swiping up from the bottom of the screen, you now need to press the side button. Turn on Water Lock Mode Turn off Water Lock mode WatchOS 10 This year, there were some big changes to WatchOS. As I […]
- [How to change language in Activinspire for Mac and Windows](https://septembered.org/how-to-change-language-in-activinspire-for-mac-and-windows/): Today I’d like to share a tip on changing language in Activinspire. I’ve been moving to different classrooms recently, and each has had the Activinspire set to a different language. It has been very difficult to work out how to change the languages back to one I can read, so today, I’d like to take you through the steps of changing the language and provide you with a number for each option in case you cannot read, the language that it is currently in. Mac To change language in Activinspire on the Mac, follow these steps Windows To change language […]
- [How to Use Water Lock Mode on Your Apple Watch in Class](https://septembered.org/how-to-use-water-lock-mode-on-your-apple-watch-in-class/): Have you had that moment in class when the kids are full of energy, and then they notice your Apple Watch and can’t control themselves? They jab at all the buttons, opening apps you didn’t know you had. There is a setting on the Apple Watch where you can stop them. It is designed to stop unintentional taps, so this counts. The feature is called Water Lock. It’s for those times when you know you will get the watch wet. When you turn it on, it turns off the touch screen. And when you turn it off, it will make a […]
- [New Scratch Classroom Games - Bird Race and Weather Game](https://septembered.org/new-scratch-classroom-games-bird-race-weather-game/): I have updated the Scratch Classroom Games pages with two new games: Bird Race and Weather Game. Bird Race Bird Race is a two-player game where players tap their button to move their bird, and the first bird to cross the finish line wins. It can be used as an incentive game and is fun for all ages. Check it out here: Bird Race Weather Game “Weather Game” is a fun way to practice weather vocabulary and matching skills. Players match items like umbrellas and sunglasses to different types of weather like rainy, sunny, windy, and snowy. This game is great […]
- [Play the Piano - New Game](https://septembered.org/play-piano-virtual-keyboard-game/): Hey everyone! I’ve just added a new game page to my website. It’s a simple and fun piano keyboard that’s perfect for students to show off their skills or have fun. Check it out here: https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/play-piano-virtual-keyboard-game/  Other Games You can find and play my other games by clicking the here
- [How to Make Silhouettes in Pixelmator: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://septembered.org/how-to-make-silhouettes-in-pixelmator/): In my last post, I discussed how to Make Silhouettes in PowerPoint. Since then, I have been turning more and more images into silhouettes in preparation for a Classroom Game I am working on. I will share with you how I use Pixelmator to make silhouettes. Even if you don’t have Pixelmator, it might be nice to see how it works and how it differs from doing this task in PowerPoint. 5 Steps for Making Silhouettes in Pixelmator 1. Import the image When you launch Pixelmator, you will be greeted with a welcome window. this window will have your last […]
- [How to Make Silhouettes in PowerPoint](https://septembered.org/how-to-make-silhouettes-in-powerpoint/): Silhouettes are a versatile and engaging teaching tool. Are you wondering if PowerPoint can be used to create them? In this article, I will guide you on making silhouettes in PowerPoint. What Is a Silhouette, and How Can It Be Used in the Classroom? A silhouette is exactly what you think it is. It’s an image that is blacked out. These are useful for checking that students can say the word or phrases the image represents. These are very useful when teaching phrases like “What’s this?” You can have all the images as silhouettes, and the students can guess the […]
- [New Scratch Games for Classroom: Rocket Race, Balloon Pop, Colour Balloons](https://septembered.org/new-scratch-games-for-classroom-rocket-race-balloon-pop-colour-balloons/): Today, I added three new Scratch games for the classroom: Rocket Race, Balloon Pop, and Colour Balloons. Rocket Race Rocket Race is a fun tapper-style game where kids race to be the first in outer space. Balloon Pop Test your tapping skills with Balloon Pop, a fast-paced game where your challenge is to pop 20 balloons before the time runs out. Use it as a reward in the classroom or play just for fun. Colour Balloons Colour Balloons is a fun game that helps young learners practise their colours and numbers. You can check out my other games on the […]
- [How I Made the Captain Smile](https://septembered.org/activinspire-captain-smile/): How did you make the captain smile? This was a question I was asked this week while a colleague was looking through some materials for her class and found an activity for teaching the word ‘smile’ with Captain Smile in Activinspire. I will show you what this activity is and how I use it, and then I will show you how to build your own so you can use this idea for your classes. Teaching the Word ‘Smile’ We used to use this page as a way to teach the word “smile”. This page contains an image of a superhero […]
- [How to Build and Use PowerPoint Flip Book Games](https://septembered.org/powerpoint-flip-book-games/): Today I will share how to build and use PowerPoint flip book games. First, I must explain what I mean by the PowerPoint flip book game. This is a type of presentation that automatically changes slides every second. This gives the impression that the slides are flipping, like when you are flipping through the pages of a book. PowerPoint flip book games can be fun and useful tools if used sparingly. Because they flip through the slides very fast, they are great when you want to create some randomness in your class so that the students don’t all give the […]
- [Using Activinspire Desktop Annotate tool](https://septembered.org/activinspire-desktop-annotate-tool-uses/): Recently I have been playing around with Activinspire’s Desktop Annotate tool. Although there are better annotation tools out there, it can be very useful when you need it or if you’re like me and the classroom where you work can’t have new software installed. Then Activinspire’s annotation tool is great. What is annotation Annotation tools are used to draw or write on the document that you have open. In the case of Activinspire and some more modern presentation tools, it is a way to draw or write on the screen over anything you have open. With Activinspire’s Desktop Annotate tool, […]
- [Getting the Most Out of ActivInspire: 5 Quick Tips](https://septembered.org/getting-the-most-out-of-activinspire-5-quick-tips/): Five Quick Tips Activinspire is a fantastic tool for creating interactive materials for the classroom. It has so many features and options that it can be difficult to know which ones will help you get your job done. That’s why I’ve put together a list of five quick tips that I use almost every time I build something in Activinspire. Develop the habit of using the pointer tool. The first tip is to develop the habit of using the pointer tool. ActivInspire has a habit of defaulting to either the pen or the last tool you used. Rather than spending […]
- [How to Fix Activinspire Text Box Issues: Tips for Ensuring Your Flipchart Looks Perfect Every Time](https://septembered.org/fix-activinspire-text-boxes/): How to Fix Activinspire Text Boxes Don’t you hate it when you’ve built the perfect flipchart for your class at home or in the office, but when you go to teach, all the text is messed up? This happened to a colleague of mine this week. On her laptop, the welcome page for her flipchart said “Hello” in big letters, but when she opened it in the classroom, it displayed only the first four letters “Hell.” Not a good message for the start of class. Why Does This Happen? There are a couple of reasons why this happens: How to […]
- [Activinspire Modes: An Overview of Design and Presentation Modes](https://septembered.org/activinspire-modes-an-overview-of-design-and-presentation-modes/): Today, we’re going to dive into the basics of Activinspire and learn about its two modes, lock and unlock actions and drag and copy actions. If you’re interested in adding images, sounds, and videos, check out this. First up, we have the Presentation mode. This is the default mode when you open a new project and the mode you’ll use when teaching. You’ll know you’re in this mode because of the blue icon in the top right corner of your menu bar. Next, we have Design mode. In this mode, the icon in the menu bar changes from blue to […]
- [How To Insert Images, Audio And Video Files To Activinspire](https://septembered.org/how-to-insert-images-audio-and-video-files-to-activinspire/): What is Media, and why do I need to add it? Here media means any file you want to add to your project. I will take you through how to add images. But you can also take the same steps to add audio and video files. Activinspire has a resources library which you may have to download, and your school may also have their own media assets that they would prefer you to use. I won’t be covering this here as I want to focus on the basics to get you started. There are three main ways to add media […]

## Pages

- [Animal Sounds Farm](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/animal-sounds-farm/): Discover Animal Sounds Farm, a fun game that helps students match animals to their sounds and enhances their learning experience! How to Play When the game starts, a sound will play. Students should listen to the sound and click the animal that makes it. If they answer correctly, the animal buttons will reset, the streak counter will increase by one, and a new sound will play. If they guess incorrectly, the animal they clicked will be crossed out, the streak counter will be reset to 0, and the animal’s sound will play again. You can replay the sound for the […]
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- [Hangman](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/hangman_word_guessing_game/): Welcome to Hangman. This classic word-guessing game features a clean, modern interface where players can test their vocabulary and deduction skills. With ten guessing attempts and an intuitive on-screen keyboard, you’ll find yourself immersed in the challenge of uncovering mystery words one letter at a time. The game combines traditional Hangman mechanics with user-friendly design elements, making it perfect for players of all ages. Whether you’re a word game enthusiast or just looking for a quick mental challenge, Hangman 1.0 offers an engaging experience that keeps you coming back for more. Instructions: Word List The game currently features animal-themed words:
- [Phonics](https://septembered.org/phonics/): Unit 5 Lesson 3
- [Traffic Lights](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/traffic-lights/): Instructions Set of traffic lights and pedestrian crossing lights to teach road safety.The red and green traffic lights will change every 10 seconds. Notes and Credits
- [Mountain Climber](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/mountain-climber/): Instructions You are a brave knight trying to reach the mountain’s top. Avoid making contact with any of the dragons.
- [Rock Paper Scissors](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/rock-paper-scissors/): Instructions Change Player Character You can change your player character by clicking on the boy icon. This toggles between a boy and a girl. I plan to add more options in a future update. Select Hand Click on the hand to choose between Rock, Paper, and Scissors. Play Button Press the play button after selecting your hand (rock, paper, or scissors). The cat will then choose its hand. Once you’ve pressed play, you can’t change your selection. New Game Button Press the New Game button to start the next round. Notes and Credits Teaching
- [Dress Up Game 2](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/dress-up-game-2-2/): Instructions This is the second version of our paper doll dress-up games. To add an item of clothing to the character, drag it across. Once it is over, the character will pop into place. To remove an item of clothing, drag it off the character. It will then return to its starting position. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/690688071/ Teaching This version of the game adds an extra character and a few more items of clothing from the Dress Up Game. I build this game to practice sentences like: They […]
- [Dress Up Game](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/dress-up-game-2/): Instructions Our dress-up game is a simple paper doll dress-up game. To add an item of clothing to the character, drag it across. Once it is over, the character will pop into place. To remove an item of clothing, drag it off the character. It will then return to its starting position. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/503399456/ Teaching This game was built to help students practice their spoken English. The original purpose of this game was to provide a fun and useful way for students to practice sentence structures. […]
- [Soundboard](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/soundboard/)
- [Cross the Road Game](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/cross-the-road-game-for-kids/): Instructions Cross the road is a fun and simple tapper game. Tap the character when you see the green man to make them walk across the road. When you see the red man, stop. Be careful not to get caught in the middle of the road. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/530362307 Teaching This game was created to help students practice crossing the road to stop when they see the red man and walk when they see the green man during our online classes. Although the classes are now offline, […]
- [Weather Game](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/weather-game/): Instructions A fun weather-based game. Look at the background and choose the correct item for that weather. The games will show you four different types of weather. Rainy, sunny, windy and snowy. Players must match one of the four items: kite, umbrella, hat and sunglasses. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/595727461 Teaching We use this game in our weather classes as a fun way to practice weather vocabulary and develop logical skills for matching items. On each screen of the game, the teacher can ask the students: Teacher: “How’s the […]
- [Bird Race](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/bird-race-two-player-game/): Instructions Bird Race is a two-player tapper game. Each player needs to tap their corresponding button to move their bird: pink button for the pink bird, red button for the red bird. The first bird to cross the finish line is the winner. Click the play button to start the game. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/556143545 Teaching This game can be used as an incentive game. Split the classes up into two groups. You can move that team’s bird forward each time they score a point. The downside is […]
- [Play the Piano](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/play-piano-virtual-keyboard-game/): Instructions This interactive virtual piano keyboard game is perfect for engaging your music class and learning and sharing musical skills. With this two-octave piano keyboard, students can show off their skills or tap on the board and have fun!  Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/869703515 Teaching I created this game for our music class where students can share which instrument they can play. Since we don’t have a functioning keyboard, I built a virtual one. In the game, students take turns saying the sentence “Let’s play the piano,” then come […]
- [Colour Balloons](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/colour-balloons-game/): Instructions Welcome to Colour Balloons, a fun game to help young learners practice their colours and numbers! A colour word will appear at the top of the screen, and it’s up to you to find and tap the balloon that matches that colour. But be careful – if you choose the wrong balloon, it will float up a little way! Are you ready to test your skills and have some fun? Let’s get started! Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/810221084 Teaching To teach colours using this game, start by reviewing […]
- [Balloon Pop](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/balloon-pop-fast-exciting-tapper-scratch-project/): Instructions Balloon Pop is a fast and exciting tapper game where you have to pop all 20 balloons before time runs out. Test your tapping skills and see how many balloons you can pop in this thrilling game. It’s perfect for using as a reward or just playing for fun. Play now and see how high you can score! Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/862825526 I also have a Gem Pop game on Scratch. The only difference from this game is that the balloons have been replaced with images of […]
- [Rocket Race](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/rocket-race-game-for-kids/): Instructions Welcome to Rocket Race! In this tapper-style game, you’ll compete against three other rockets – red, pink, green, and purple – to be the first to reach outer space. After clicking the play button, a grey button will appear under each rocket. Tap the button under your rocket as fast as possible to reach outer space before anyone else! Good luck! Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/530835757 Teaching Incentive Game This is an incentive game. Divide the class into four groups, and let each group choose one of the […]
- [Dog Race](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/dog-race-tapper-game-classroom-activities/): Dog Race is a two-player tapper game that can be used as a reward or decision game in the classroom. It’s a fun way to teach running, racing, and competition. Instructions This is a two-player tapper game. This was built for the classroom and is not as good as an online game. However, you can use it as a scoring game for online classes. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/553914961 Teaching It can be a fun game to play during breaks or as a way to determine a winner or […]
- [Decision Doors](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/decision-doors-warm-up-game-for-kids/): Instructions “Decision Doors” is an enjoyable and easy warm-up game that you can play. Here’s how to play the game: Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/610878400 Teaching This game was inspired by students frequently asking, “What’s behind the doors?” in reference to a photo in our course material. The image was intended to illustrate the concept of “decide.” Warm-up After you have said the greeting, this can be a fun little warm-up for younger kids. When they respond to you, they can choose a door. I normally let each student […]
- [Gem Finder](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/gem-finder-simple-game-practice-numbers-scratch/): Instructions Gem Finder is a simple game that helps kids practice numbers from one to twelve. Click on a rock to see what you get. Collect as many diamonds as possible, but watch out for the dinosaur! Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/541399352 Teaching This game can be used to practice numbers from one to twelve. I normally use it as a reward, warm-up, or fun break time game. Warm-up After greeting the teacher, let the students play the game. Their final score can be saved and added to their […]
- [Stick-ball Darts](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/fun-classroom-dart-board-game-for-kids/): Instructions Fun Classroom Dart Board Game for Kids” is an engaging game that can be played with a sticky ball or bean bag. How to play: Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/502804662 Teaching This game was designed to be played with a sticky ball but can also be played with little bean bags. Variations can be made by having students run up to the board and tap one number at a time. Random Number Students throw the sticky ball at the board and say the number they have scored. Count […]
- [Shark Chase](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/slug-shark-chase-tapper-chase-style-game/): Instructions Shark Chase: A Fun Tapper-Chase-Style Game for Students where you can play as either the shark or the fish. If you choose to play as the fish, your goal is to run away and escape. If you play as the shark, you aim to eat the fish. Click the start button to begin the game, and tap your button repeatedly until one of you wins. Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/520757735 Teaching As an incentive game, students play to save a fish. Each time they answer a question or […]
- [5 Diamonds Game](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/5-diamonds-game/): Instructions In the 5 Diamonds Game, your goal is to find all five diamonds before hitting the bomb! This fun and challenging game, inspired by Taskmaster, is perfect as a break or reward activity. Keep in mind that there is only one bomb and three rocks, but the rocks are just there for decoration. Can you find all five diamonds before it’s too late? Notes and Credits I got the idea for this game from a Taskmaster task where they had to find five Pink Lady apples. The task included clues to their location. However, I think the game is […]
- [Candles](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/blow-out-candles-game-fun-birthday-party-activity/): Instructions Blow Out the Candles Game is a fun birthday party activity. Click the play button to start the timer, and your goal is to blow out all the candles before the time runs out. To make the game more fun, the candles will relight themselves. Give it a try and see if you can beat the challenge! Notes and Credits You can play and edit the game on Scratch at the following link:https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/557161005 Teaching This game was originally created for our birthday party class and has since only been used as a reward game. Please share your ideas on […]
- [Animal Sounds Pets](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/animal-sounds-game-for-kids-practise-animal-recognition-on-scratch/): Instructions The Animal Sounds Game for Kids! This interactive game is perfect for practising animal recognition, as players listen to different animal sounds and click on the corresponding animal. Playable on Scratch, this game is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about animals. So come on and practice animal recognition with the Animal Sounds Game! Listen for the sound, then click on the correct animal. If you click the wrong animal, don’t worry, it will continue until you get it right. The sounds should play every 10 seconds. To start a new game with a new sound, […]
- [Games Gallery](https://septembered.org/scratch-classroom-games-gallery/): Welcome to the games page for September. Here, you will find a collection of games that I have created for classroom use.
- [Contact Us](https://septembered.org/contact-us/): Welcome to Septembered. I’m so glad you’re here. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback. I’m always looking to improve the website and my teaching materials, and I welcome your suggestions.
- [About](https://septembered.org/about/): Hello, I’m Jimi, an experienced ESL teacher and teacher trainer currently living and working in China. Since 2011, I have been teaching children aged 2-12 and have also worked as a trainer for various companies in the field. My passion for learning and creating led me to start Septembered, a platform where I can share the new skills and tools I’ve developed with fellow teachers. I firmly believe that by sharing knowledge and resources, we can all benefit and improve our teaching practices. I’m constantly exploring new ways to innovate and improve my own teaching methods, and I bring this […]

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