English grammar for kids: there is / there are games

how to play

This is a game for 2 - 4 players. Kids move along the game track that is made of both playing and wild cards. Playing cards are double-sided and self-checking, with the task on one side, and the answer on the reverse.


Board with cards games to practise English grammar
Grammar games to revise English verbs

  • Put playing cards in three piles ( a green pile, a red pile, and a pink pile) face down.
  • Take a turn by flipping a coin (heads = move 1 space; tails = move 2 spaces).
  • When you land on
    a green square - pick up a card from the green pile, then use the picture and words on your card to make a positive sentence, for example, There are parrots on the carrots. Each correct answer gains one green point;
    a red square - pick up a card from the red pile, then use the picture and words on your card to make a negative sentence, for example, There isn't a hen with the pen. Each correct answer gains one red point;
    a pink square - pick up a card from the pink pile, then use the picture and words on your cards to make a question, for example, Is there a fox in the box? Each correct answer gains one pink point.
  • If you are right, don't move. Write down your score. At the end of the game, add them up for your total score.
  • If you are wrong, move back one space.
  • The player with the highest score is the winner.

preparation


  • Print out playing and wild cards. Laminate for future use.
  • Cut out the individual cards, fold them and glue. Learn more how to prepare our cards (pdf). They are double-sided.
  • Before playing the game revise or pre-teach the names of all the items on the playing cards.
  • You will need a place marker for each player and a coin to play the game. If you would like to make your own paper markers, you can use our colourful templates.

ideas for classroom games


  • Depending on your needs and goals, you can use the playing cards to play different games such as memory, matching or guessing games.
  • You are welcome to add your own ideas. For some suggestions, check out our 22 Flashcards Games handbook (pdf).