Quiet games

Classroom Boggle

Students find as many words as possible in a grid of letters. Builds spelling and vocabulary, and works as a quiet early-finisher activity.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades 3–12
  • ⏱ 5–15 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Individuals or pairs
  • πŸ“¦ Low prep
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How to play Classroom Boggle

  1. Draw a grid of random letters on the board.
  2. Students write as many words as they can find in three minutes.
  3. Words are made from letters that touch, including diagonally, and each letter is used once per word.
  4. Students score one point per letter, or cross off words someone else also found.

Variations

  • Leave a grid up all week as a "Boggle board" for early finishers.

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