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Telephone Pictionary

A sentence turns into a drawing, then a sentence, then a drawing, as papers pass around a group. The hilarious reveal at the end makes it an instant favorite.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades 3–12
  • ⏱ 15–25 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Groups of 5 to 8
  • πŸ“¦ Low prep
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How to play Telephone Pictionary

  1. Each student writes a sentence on the first page of their booklet.
  2. Pass the booklet left. The next student reads the sentence, turns the page and draws it.
  3. Pass again. The next student looks only at the drawing, turns the page and writes what they think it shows.
  4. Keep alternating writing and drawing until the booklet returns to its owner.
  5. Everyone reveals their booklet, page by page, to the group.

Variations

  • Content version: start with vocabulary definitions or science processes.

πŸ’‘ Teacher tips

  • Fold or cover earlier pages so students only see the most recent page.
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