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30 Fun Games to Play on Zoom with Students

December 7, 2022 //  by  Lauren Du Plessis

The perfect guide to effectively engaging your students at the start of a lesson!

Games are a fun way to kick off a lesson and whether you’re new to the teaching industry or have been in the game for some time now, you’ll know how important it is to have your students’ attention from the word “Go”!

Below you’ll find our guide to games that’ll transform your Zoom classes from dull and boring to fun and engaging in no time!

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Let’s kick this off with a simple game – Hangman! How it works: One player thinks of a word and indicates how many letters it is made up of whilst the other player or players guess the letters to try and build the word. Each wrong guess brings the players one step closer to losing by drawing out one part of the hanging man each time a wrong letter is guessed. Play it online or face-to-face with its board game version !

Learn More:  Hangman Words

2. Zoomed in Picture Guessing Game

Get your class guessing by asking them to record their guesses as to what the zoomed-in photos are of. Once all photos have been displayed and guesses recorded, ask your students to share their answers. The student with the most correct guesses wins!

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3. The A-Z Game

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In this fun alphabet game , students are given a topic and must race to come up with as many words as possible, 1 for each letter of the alphabet if possible, that relate directly to the given topic. E.g. The topic of fruit- A: Apple B: Banana C: Cherry D: Dragon fruit etc.

Learn More:  ESL Games

4. Compound Word Quiz

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Keep your learners engaged during Grammar classes as you guide them through learning about compound words and phrases in a unique game-related manner. As a further challenge to this fun word game, ask your students to come up with their very own compound word to share with the class.

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This simple game is great because it incorporates good vocabulary and observation skill practice. The students take turns and say I spy something that… and then either the say the first letter of a random item or the color of the item. The other students then guess what it is and the first person to correctly guess the item wins and gets to have a turn. Find a fun online version linked below!

Learn More:  Teachers Pay Teachers

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Challenge your class with Kahoot- a fun multiple-choice quiz game! Based on specifications provided by the teacher, this computer-based learning game can be graded to suit specific levels and topics.

Learn More:  Kahoot

7. Logo Quiz

This is a trivia game based on various company logos. Play this game with older students when taking fun breaks in class. Students could even be encouraged to use their mobile devices to search for logos that they are unfamiliar with.

Learn More:  Republic World

8. Guess the Sound 

This is a game your students are sure to love! It gets the class in the mood for learning and helps to better their listening skills. Ask your students to listen to the sound you play, record their answer as to what it is and then share the answers with the class at the end of the tape.

Learn More:  Learn Hip

9. What’s the Question

Write down answers to some questions on the board on screen and get the students to guess what the question is. This is a fantastic game for a lesson that deals with question forms. It can be adapted to suit any topic and age group.

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10. Whose Weekend

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This is a great game for a Monday morning! In this game, students write down what they did on the weekend and send the message, in a private chat, to the teacher. The teacher then reads the messages out one by one and the class guesses who did what on the weekend.

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11. Rock Paper Scissors

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Rock, Paper, Scissors is another familiar game, but it can be easily adapted to suit the current ZOOM classes being hosted. Play online by pairing off your students or use an online version that we’ve linked below for your convenience.

Learn More:  RPS Game

12. Finish the Story

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This is an awesome game for helping to stretch your learners’ imaginations. The teacher can start a story by putting a sentence up on the screen using the whiteboard feature. They would then call on a student to finish off the sentence. Students must finish the sentence and start their own for the next player to continue.

Learn More:  Imagine Forest

13. Tic-Tac-Toe

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Play this fun classic game with pairs of students. Students compete to create a vertical, diagonal, or horizontal row of their assigned symbol. The winner keeps their positions and gets to play against the new opponent. Try it for free online or face-to-face with this beautiful wooden tic-tac-toe board game .

Learn More:  Play Tic Tac Toe

14. Odd One Out

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This fun game can be used to single out words that don’t belong in a certain category eg. banana, apple, hat, peach- The odd one out is “hat” as the category is fruit and “hat” forms part of clothing. This adaptable game is sure to get your class forming different opinions as to why something doesn’t belong and is classified as the odd one out.

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15. Pictionary 

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Pictionary can be played as a whole-class activity or group activity. One student or a student from each team draws the given object on the screen whilst the others all guess what they are drawing. The first student to guess correctly gets an opportunity to draw next. Students can even play Pictionary online using a drawing site- what a fun activity!

Learn More:  Drawasaurus

16. At-Home Scavenger Hunt

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Assign the students a list of things they need to find and give them an allocated amount of time to find the objects. After returning to their seats at the end of the time, ask the students to share their findings with the class. This ZOOM scavenger hunt is the perfect game for young learners who benefit greatly from fun, movement-based learning.

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17. Charades 

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Charades is played by acting something out, without using words, and having the students guess what you are or what you are acting out.  It is the perfect game to review vocabulary or concepts learned in the previous lesson.

Learn More:  Grammar Your Dictionary

18. Simon Says

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This is another wonderful game to check that your students are awake and listening- it can also be incorporated into the study stage of a class to test understanding of body parts, for instance, if a lesson had dealt with this.  It also doesn’t need to be directly linked to the content of the lesson,  and can just be a fun way to wake up your class by saying “Simon says shake your hands in the air” and “Simon says jump up and down” for example. The class would follow the instructions shouted by “Simon” who is the teacher.

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19. Sharks and Fish 

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Students are paired off with one being a shark and the other a fish. The fish should follow the shark around and imitate their actions. This is a great game when wanting to give your learners a brain break and a chance to have some fun in class.

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20. Freeze Dance

For this fun and silly activity, play a song and encourage your learners to dance when they hear music and freeze when it pauses. Students who fail to remain frozen whilst the music is paused are disqualified from the round. Have fun and encourage your learners to see who can come up with the most creative dance move!

21. The Name Game

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This is a fabulous quiz game to test your learners’ understanding of concepts at the end of class. Put a name upon the digital whiteboard and ask your students for 3 more names that pertain to what had been studied that day.

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22. Jeopardy

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This Jeopardy-creator is perfect for designing different subject-related trivia questions. Ask your students to fill in the blanks, answer questions, unscramble sentences and decipher if statements as true or false. Here is a card game alternative for this game.

Learn More:  Jeopardy Labs

23. Where in The World 

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Geo Guesser is an online game meant for older learners and allows students to revise concepts related to various places around the world. Students must choose between a real answer and a fake answer when making their selection.

Learn More:  Geoguessr

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Boggle is a classic word game that can be used to enhance a student’s virtual learning experience. Play boggle by creating words using adjacent letters. The longer the word, the higher a students’ points.

Learn More: Puzzle Words

25. Family Feud

Everyone loves the classic TV gameshow Family Feud! The host asks a question or gives a sentence with a missing word and players must guess the answer, with points awarded for how popular their answer is! Your kiddos will love playing this as a class over Zoom; just download and personalize the template and see who’ll get the highest score!

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26. Mad Libs

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Mad Libs is a classic word game that requires each student to give a part of a speech according to the prompt left in a blank space in a story. The teacher can write the words down and read the story out at the end! Try one of your very own to see how hilarious some of the stories can be!

Learn More:  Madlibs

27. Would you Rather (Kid version)

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Present two choices to your students and ask them to state which they’d rather do and why. This type of game allows learners to develop their critical thinking and argumentative skills. Consider working on quick games such as these into your weekly plan book so as to incorporate them into future lessons.

Learn More:  Marathon Kids

28. Two Truths and a Lie

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This is a great game and team-building activity for new groups. It entails each student telling two truths and one lie about themselves and allowing the class to guess which of the three statements is untrue.

Learn More:  Prep Scholar

29. Word-Association Games

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Start with a word and have each student say what they associate with that word eg: sunny, beach, ice-cream, holiday, hotel, etc. This is a fantastic game to use at the start of a lesson when introducing new concepts. It can also be used to ascertain how much pre-existent knowledge your student has of the subject matter and how much study will be required later in the lesson. Try it out free online or get a word association card game .

Learn More:  Word Association

30. Heads or Tails

Ask your students to stand up and choose heads or tails. If they choose heads, and the coin is flipped and lands on heads, the students who chose heads remain standing. The students who chose tails are disqualified. Continue to flip the coin until one student remains.

Learn More:  Just Flip A Coin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is zoom free.

Zoom offers free limited plans which are very basic. They allow for free 2hr 1-1 meetings. Video communications between many people for a certain amount of hours do require the user to have a paid-for account.

How do you Make a Virtual Meeting Fun? 

Ensure that you spend time breaking the ice with people you are newly meeting. This allows people to feel comfortable when attending meetings with unfamiliar people and possibly using a new platform. Another strategy to get people talking is by facilitating interesting discussions and asking questions. Lastly, don’t forget to play games which help to add an element of fun!

What Games Can you Play on Zoom? 

Just about any game can be adapted to fit a Zoom-based classroom. Games such as Pictionary and Charades, which require student interaction, work well and can easily be used to enhance a lesson.

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Perfect for the online classroom!

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If anything is certain when it comes to teaching lately, it’s uncertainty. Will we be in-person for the rest of this month, or are we heading for another quarantine? Will snow days be days off, or will we be expected to provide online instruction? Trying to prepare for every possible scenario can be exhausting, which is why it’s always helpful to have a toolbox full of online activities ready to go just in case. Here are 20 fun Zoom games for kids that you can use whenever you find yourself planning for virtual instruction.

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1. Would You Rather (Kid Version)

Given two equally preposterous choices, kids must choose between the options . Hilarious and revealing, your students will love a quick round of this game.

2. Freeze Dance

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This is more of a fun activity than a game, but it gets kids up and moving (and grooving!). It’s perfect for after an instruction block. Put on some fun music and encourage kids to show off their best dance moves. When the music stops, everyone freezes. Anyone still dancing is out and sits down to watch their classmates.

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3. First Letter, Last Letter

This is a fun word game that helps reinforce spelling and vocabulary skills. Choose a category—for instance, animals. The first player will name an animal. For example, dog. The next player must name an animal that starts with the last letter of dog—like giraffe. The next player must name an animal that begins with the last letter of giraffe and so on.

4. Mad Libs

Mad Libs are not only a fun way to tell wacky stories; they’re a great way to practice parts of speech. Have students fill in one of these online versions  and then share with the class!

Test your students’ observation skills with a quick round of I Spy. Choose an object from your onscreen background. For instance, “I spy something green.” Students take turns guessing what the object is. You can also choose something from someone else’s background. For example, “I spy something in Taylor’s background that looks soft.”

6. Person, Place, or Thing

This fun alphabet game gives students practice recognizing and naming nouns. Player one starts with the letter A and must name a person, place, or thing that begins with the letter A (note: ‘person’ can be expanded to include any living thing, if you wish). The next player must say a noun that starts with the letter B, and so on. Play continues, giving each student a turn until you reach Z.

7. Detective

This fun guessing game gives kids a chance to get some of their wiggles out. Choose one student to be “Detective” and ask them to mute their microphone, close their eyes, and count to thirty. Pick another student to be “It.” The player who is “It” begins an action, such as patting themself on the head. All the other students follow suit and pat their heads. When the Detective is done counting, they open their eyes and observe the group. When “It” thinks the Detective is looking at someone else, they change the action, such as clapping their hands together. All the other students also change their actions. The Detective gets three guesses to catch the player that is “It.”

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Prepare a board with random items such as a brush, a pencil, a spool of thread, etc. Tell your students you are going to give them 20 (or however many you think is appropriate) seconds to memorize the items they see. Students cannot write down a list of the items or take a screenshot; they must memorize by sight only. Move the board out of sight and take one item away. Show the board on screen again and see who can name the missing item fastest.

9. Drawing on Your Head

This silly activity takes just a couple of minutes and is sure to get your group giggling. Name an object, for example, a tree or a lion. Each student must put their whiteboard (or a piece of paper on top of a book) on top of their head and draw the named object. When they think they are done, they take their drawings off their head and show them to the group.

10. Rock, Paper, Scissors

Another quick challenge. The object of this version of the familiar game is not to win, but to see how many rounds you can stay in the game vs. the teacher. Play begins with one, two, three, shoot. Everyone makes their choice and makes sure that others can see their choice on screen. If the teacher’s choice beats yours, you’re out. If not, you keep playing.

Meeting online has put a damper on spontaneous conversations with and among your students. Spice up the conversation with your students by asking new and interesting questions. Come up with a few of your own, or try this fun card pack from Let’s Mingle . Great for building students’ social-emotional skills and as a team-building activity.

12. Mystery Person

A lot of teachers start the school year by having their students fill an interest inventory. Here’s one example . Email the inventory to each student and have them fill it out and return it to you (ask them to put a star next to anything they would rather you not share). After you receive all the inventories, you can play the game. Share three answers from one student’s inventory and give students a chance to guess who you’re talking about. If no one can, give one more clue. Continue until someone guesses or the person reveals themself to the group.

13. Story Chain

Start a story with an engaging hook. For instance, “One day I was walking through a shady forest. I thought I was alone, but all of a sudden…” Have students raise their hands if they want to tell the next portion of the story. Choose a student to continue the story (just a line or two) and let them choose the next storyteller in the same way. Continue until everyone who wishes has had one chance to contribute. Feel free to jump back and bring the story to a close if it is floundering.

14. Mystery Sound

This is a fun activity that tests students’ power of perception. With your hands out of sight from the camera, make a sound with something. For instance, crumple up a piece of paper, strike a spoon on the rim of a glass, or snap your fingers. Let students take turns guessing what they hear.

15. 20 Questions

This classic road trip game is perfect for online learning. Choose any topic that would be of interest to your students—an animal, an event, something you’re studying. Each student can ask only one question and take one guess per turn. Don’t let students blurt out the answer—they must wait until it’s their turn. To help you keep track, ask one student to keep track of how many questions have been asked.

16. Simon Says

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Even though the game Simon Says has been around forever, kids still love it! Have everyone stand in front of their computer and begin the game by calling out actions. As students get out, have them sit down until only one student is left standing.

17. 5-Second Rule

This fun game gives students 5 seconds to name 3 things that fit into a particular category, such as “Name 3 fiction books” or “Name 3 insects.” Sounds easy, but five seconds isn’t much time! Buy the Five Second Rule Jr. board game or get flashcards from Quizlet online for free.

18. Last Word

This game works best with a small group of students. Before playing, establish who is going first, second, etc. Type the order into the chat box so students can keep track. Choose a subject and a letter of the alphabet. For example, snack foods that begin with the letter P. Set a timer and, in order, have each student list an item. Keep going until the timer goes off. The last person to name something before the buzzer goes off wins the round. Make up your own Last Word game cards or buy the board game .

19. Categories

This game is a more advanced version of the game above and is just like the board game Scattergories . But instead of each student naming one thing in a round-robin manner, each person fills in the blank of a number of categories that begin with a particular letter. Try this online version which generates rounds automatically, for free.

This game really challenges a person’s communication skills. For the game, you will use Clue Cards, which have the Clue Word on the top of the card and the Taboo Words listed below. The object of the game is for one player to prompt a teammate to guess as many Clue Words as possible in sixty seconds, without saying any of the Taboo Words listed underneath. This version of the board game includes kid-friendly cards as well as more challenging ones. Or try this free online version that automatically generates cards.

Plus, a couple of tools to help:

Word generators.

These two websites automatically generate words and phrases for games like Pictionary, Charades, Catchphrase, and more: The Game Gal  and RandomWordGenerator .

Name Generator

Most teachers have a favorite method for randomly choosing names so that every student has a chance to participate.  Wheel of Names is a fun online tool that spins a wheel (ala Wheel of Fortune) to choose who’s up next. Simply entire students’ names and give it a whirl.

What are your favorite fun Zoom games to play with kids? Come share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook. 

Also, download our free printable scavenger hunts for kids . .

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40 Fun Games for Online Students on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet

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Top 10 ESL Games For Adult Learners

Teachers are always looking for unique ways to engage students in virtual classrooms in the ever-changing education world. The transition to online platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet has sparked innovation in transforming classroom exercises into enjoyable experiences. This collection of fun games for students gives instructors activities to keep them involved in their online learning journey. 

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How COVID Changed Education

As schools wrestled with the requirement of physical closures to contain the COVID-19 spread, the education world quickly shifted to virtual learning options. In this era of distance learning, educators are adapting to a digital landscape that demands technological acumen.

One of the effects of COVID-19 on education has been the increased use of digital tools in remote environments. Traditional classrooms gave way to virtual classrooms overnight, with instructors using video conferencing and mobile devices applications like Zoom meetings, Microsoft Teams app to deliver classes remotely. 

The challenge resulted in the discovery of the best Zoom games and the implementation of fun activities that transcended the boundaries of the classroom. Educators began finding new techniques such as finding the best games for adaptive learning. For educators venturing into the virtual realm, platforms like Google Classroom became essential components of the teaching toolkit. 

The Google Meet platform, coupled with Google Hangouts and other tools, provided a versatile space for educators to conduct classes in both large groups and small groups. These academic games added an element of fun to the virtual learning experience. 

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The integration of fun Zoom games not only addressed the need for engagement but also became favorite games among students. There was a rising realization of the best way for education to be more adaptive. The challenges propel educators and older students towards a digital frontier.  

Through the incorporation of the best Google Meet games, Zoom activities, and an educational game tailored for online classes, the education community embraced a fun way of learning. 

Problems with Remote Learning

Remote environments have regularly created obstacles for instructors and students. Not all have equal access to suitable mobile devices and internet connection, which exacerbates inequities. This disparity affects many or a small group of students’ capacity to attend virtual classrooms. 

In distance learning, students’ excitement might wane without face-to-face contact and fun activities. Technical faults also complicate the remote learning experience. Furthermore, the transition to online learning has raised worries about social isolation. Some features of a conventional class meeting are a bit challenging in virtual classes. 

To address challenges in remote learning, educators are exploring unique ways to foster connections in virtual team building games through a video call. Incorporating an interactive game and icebreaker games, such as in Microsoft icebreakers, can turn a routine zoom call into a fun activity that builds a sense of community. 

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Utilizing the “Together Mode” in Microsoft Teams meetings to incorporate team-building games can create a more interactive way and engaging experience. For Zoom classes, exploring a great way to integrate activities can also contribute to an interactive environment. Teachers can utilize Zoom breakout rooms and collaborative projects to foster cooperation. 

Considering the prevalence of computers or a mobile device, instructors can explore online energizers and activity ideas that students can participate in. Implementing board games for online platforms is one of the best ways to infuse a lot of fun into smaller groups within the Zoom room. By employing this good idea, educators can create a more enriching educational experience.

Keeping Students Engaged

Keeping students engaged in a remote learning environment is the best part for instructors looking to deliver a successful learning environment. One popular method is the incorporation of virtual games. These icebreaker games serve as tools to break up the monotony of online meetings and encourage an engagement level among students.

Using online games and collaborative games on video conferencing applications like Zoom meeting, Microsoft Teams app, and Google Classroom grab students’ attention and make learning pleasurable. These interactive games also hone problem-solving skills. 

In addition, introducing the best games allows instructors to measure student progress in real-time. Using a fun Zoom game and interactive games generates a feeling of camaraderie. A virtual board game can also promote cooperation and friendly competition.  

Instructors can also explore the best Microsoft Teams games and Zoom games that involve breakout rooms. These virtual games add a fun addition to an online meeting. Utilizing Zoom breakout rooms or the equivalent feature in MS Teams can develop problem-solving skills within small groups.

Another great game idea is incorporating virtual backgrounds to make the experience enjoyable. By encouraging students to use creative backgrounds during a video chat or Zoom meeting, instructors can add an element of fun to the classroom. Additionally, a simple game with a time limit, such as an easy game or short video games, can be an effective way to maintain engagement during sessions.

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Educators can also leverage platforms like Google Meet and incorporate Google Meet activities. The use of Google Doc allows students to work together in real-time. Features that use breakout rooms and free games, such as Heads Up, allow for a more interactive experience. 

In conclusion, an engaging game presents a viable solution to the greatest challenge of keeping students engaged in a remote environment. 

Online Class Games

Teachers have discovered inventive methods such as incorporating a list of virtual classroom games to keep students interested on popular platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Hangouts. These academic games introduce a mix of new games and virtual tours alongside a familiar game that keeps the classroom engaging. 

From fun Zoom games for online students to the best Google Meet games, these free games provide a dynamic alternative to the traditional lecture style. This reimagining of a classic game fosters student friendship, an easy way to convert the online classroom into an arena of shared learning. Below is a list of games you can incorporate in your online classes. 

Kahoot is a famous quiz platform that makes learning fun and one of the most favorite games by students. Teachers may construct personalized tests on various topics, and students can compete in real-time to answer questions correctly. It is the perfect virtual game tailored to various topics and ability levels, promoting a dynamic and engaging online learning environment.

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#2 Balderdash

Balderdash is one of the best fun word games that rewards creativity and rapid thinking. Students take turns devising fictitious meanings for cryptic terms while others attempt to identify the true meaning. This creative game improves vocabulary and makes players laugh as they come up with amusing definitions.

#3 The A-Z Game

The A-Z Game is a fast-paced exercise and can be one of the best Zoom games to incorporate in your class. Participants take turns identifying objects that begin with each alphabet letter within a given category. This fun alphabet game is readily adaptable to other themes, making it a flexible and pleasant word challenge alternative for virtual classes. 

#4 Compound Word Quiz

The Compound Word Quiz is an instructive word game where students mix words to produce a word. As students work together to understand complex phrases, this simple game develops language and collaborative learning. 

I Spy is the perfect game that connects well to virtual classrooms. One player chooses an item from their surroundings and delivers the first letter, leading others to guess what it is. As students share peeks into their virtual backgrounds, this game enhances attention and foster connections. 

#6 Logo Quiz

The Logo Quiz is a perfect game that challenges students to recognize iconic logos from diverse brands. This easy game improves visual identification as well as general brand awareness. Participants may exhibit logos, while others can guess the brand names. 

#7 Virtual Scavenger Hunts

Virtual Scavenger Hunts are an engaging approach to engage students online. Teachers might give students a list of things or hints to discover and show on their cameras. This game encourages problem-solving skills and active engagement, providing a playful aspect to the Zoom room.

To organize a virtual scavenger hunt, teachers can create a curated list of items related to the subject matter. By incorporating scavenger hunts into Zoom classes, educators can create an opportunity for students to actively participate in a hands-on, easy way. The adaptability of the virtual scavenger hunt makes them a versatile tool for fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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#8 Guess the Sound

Guess the Sound is an auditory challenge in which students listen to different sounds and attempt to identify them. The main object of the game is to improve listening abilities and expose students to sounds from their classmates’ surroundings. 

#9 What’s the Question?

What’s the Question is a great game that flips the script on typical quiz forms. Participants are given replies rather than answers; their objective is to develop the appropriate questions. This creative game enables players to think critically, improve their questioning abilities, and better grasp diverse subjects. 

#10 Rock, Paper, Scissors

This virtual recreation of the ancient hand game lends a sense of spontaneity to online classes. Students may choose using emojis and a simple set of criteria selects the winner. The Rock Paper Scissors game is simple to play and it is a fun game that can fill the online classroom with laughter and excitement. 

#11 Finish The Story Game

The Finish The Story Game is a collaborative and perfect virtual game in which each player contributes a phrase to create a tale. This interactive game not only encourages creativity but also improves narrative and writing abilities. Students take turns contributing to the story, building on their classmates’ ideas. 

#12 Tic-Tac-Toe

Tic-Tac-Toe is a traditional game readily adaptable to Zoom activities, Teams, and Google Meet platform. Students may take turns putting their Xs and Os on the virtual whiteboard or using annotation tools to obtain a three-in-a-row triumph. This classic game stimulates strategic thinking and pleasant rivalry in a familiar and approachable style for online learning.

#13 Mad Libs

Mad Libs is a humorous and one of the best interactive language arts games that perfectly converts to virtual platforms. Participants take turns filling in the spaces of a pre-written tale using nouns, verbs, etc. The Mad Libs game encourages creativity and adds a surprise aspect by reading the finished tales aloud. 

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#14 Odd One Out

Odd One Out is an excellent observational and deductive brain teaser for virtual classrooms. Teachers may offer a group of things or ideas, and students must determine which one does not belong. This game enables students to clarify their reasoning skills. 

#15 Charades

Charades is a popular traditional game that connects to virtual learning settings. While others attempt to guess, students act out a word or phrase without speaking. Virtual charades may be enabled through motions on camera, providing a funny and participatory component to online lessons. 

#16 The Name Game

The Name Game is a fantastic game in virtual classrooms to improve memory and friendship. Participants take turns pronouncing a name, and the person who comes next must come up with a new name that begins with the last letter of the previous one. This memory game adds a fun factor when kids find similar hobbies or learn new names. 

#17 Jeopardy

A popular game, Jeopardy, may be converted to virtual classrooms utilizing presentation tools. Teachers may construct personalized Jeopardy game boards with varied difficulty levels. As students compete alone or in large groups to answer questions correctly, this word game promotes information retention and friendly competitiveness. 

#18 GeoGuessr

GeoGuessr is a compelling geography game that uses Google Maps to send students to random places throughout the globe. It is an immersive and informative choice for virtual classrooms, offering virtual tours that piques students’ interest and encourages them to explore.

#19 Pictionary

Pictionary is the best way to encourage collaboration and friendly competition in virtual classes. To enhance the virtual Pictionary experience, teachers can make use of the whiteboard feature available in online platforms. 

Additionally, incorporating a quick draw round where participants have a limited time to guess adds an excitement to the fun activity. Teachers can also extend the benefits of Pictionary by transforming it into a collaborative art project. 

Pictionary game

Boggle is a fun word game that seamlessly moves to virtual platforms. Teachers may display a grid of letters and give students a time limit to discover as many words as possible by linking neighboring letters. This game helps with vocabulary, pattern identification, and time management. 

#21 20 Questions

20 Questions is a traditional guessing game in which students must determine an item or idea from a succession of yes/no and a list of questions. This game improves logical reasoning, critical thinking, and questioning techniques. 

Top 5, like Family Feud, is a fun icebreaker game where students take turns naming their top five favorite list of items from a specified category. It might be anything from favorite movies to fantasy holiday spots. It is a simple method to break the ice and create a friendly environment in virtual classes.

#23 Two Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie is a traditional get-to-know-you game that works incredibly well in virtual classes. Each person gives three claims about themselves, two of which are true and one false, and the others must determine which is untrue. 

This fun game motivates kids to think imaginatively about how they deliver information. The utilization of a piece of paper or sheet of paper also allows for a tactile aspect, as students can physically write down their statements. 

#24 Countdown

The countdown is a challenging game in which students complete arithmetic problems or unscramble words against time. Teachers may ask a list of questions, and students compete to be the first to enter the proper answers. 

#25 Quizizz

Quizizz is an interactive trivia games platform that makes learning fun. Teachers may construct quizzes on various subjects, and students compete in real-time to answer questions correctly. This adaptable virtual trivia platform allows customization to meet various topics and ability levels. 

Quizizz online game.

#26 Zoomed In Picture Game

The Zoomed In Picture Game is a visual challenge in which players estimate the identity of a list of things based on a close-up photograph. This fantastic game improves visual perception while adding interest and intrigue to virtual classrooms. It is an adaptable and engaging game that can be tailored to various topics and themes. 

#27 Continue the Story

This game is one of the most collaborative and interactive language arts games in which each player adds a last word or phrase to an expanding tale. Students contribute to the tale, resulting in a shared narrative journey. 

#28 Mad Gab

Mad Gab is a vibrant and fun word game in which students must interpret statements from apparently incomprehensible syllables. In the rules of the game, participants engage in a turn-taking activity where they read aloud a set of words, collectively forming a well-known phrase or saying when spoken rapidly. 

#29 Follow the Letters

Follow the Letters is an instructive game in which kids use a given word’s letters to create new phrases or sentences. It is an adaptable exercise tailored to various topics and skill levels. To add a variation, teachers can introduce the greatest challenge like focusing on the first letter or last letter of each word. 

Mafia is a social deduction game that may be played in virtual environments. Participants play several roles, including mafia members and townspeople. This game improves critical thinking, communication, and collaboration abilities. To ensure a smooth experience, it is essential to establish the rules of the game clearly. 

Gimkit is a configurable quiz game for online learning settings. Teachers may construct quizzes with a variety of questions, and students get bonus points for accurately answering questions. Gimkit’s money system enables students to spend and invest their profits intelligently. 

GimKit Live game.

Memory is a traditional concentration card game that adapts well to virtual platforms. Players take turns flipping cards and attempting to locate matching pairs. This memory game improves focus and adds a pleasant competitive aspect to virtual settings. A card game is a simple yet effective method for engaging students and reinforcing learning ideas. 

#33 Interest Inventory

Interest Inventory is an engaging and informative virtual classroom game that allows students to discover and discuss their interests. Teachers might construct a questionnaire or conversation questions to learn about students’ interests, passions, and preferences. 

#34 Hit It in Five

Hit It in Five is a time-limited game in which students have five minutes to study and deliver a subject. As students compete to convey crucial ideas within a time limit, this game improves critical thinking skills. To have fun addition, teachers can introduce bonus points for creativity or additional relevant information in the presentations for the highest score. 

#35 Pyramid

Pyramid is a word-guessing game that works well on virtual platforms. Participants work in pairs, one supplying hints or virtual trivia to their companion to assist them in identifying a specific word or phrase and get the highest score. The problem is that the clues get more difficult with each round. 

Taboo is an interactive word-guessing game that smoothly adapts to the online version. While others guess the target word, participants take turns defining a word without using particular “taboo” words. Word games like this game are an excellent alternative for boosting online interaction. 

Bingo is a popular game that connects well to virtual classrooms. Teachers may make digital bingo cards with the lesson’s phrases, ideas, or visuals. This familiar game reinforces learning and adds excitement to virtual courses. For a twist, teachers can utilize game boards such as Microsoft Teams Bingo to create an interactive experience. 

Bingo card.

#38 Math True or False

Math True or False is an interesting game in which students judge the correctness of mathematical problems. Students must assess whether a set of math questions teachers present are true or untrue. This game fosters speedy decision-making and teaches mathematical fundamentals. 

#39 Ambassadors

Ambassadors is one of the best world play games that promotes collaboration and communication in virtual classrooms. Students act as “ambassadors” for a certain subject and convey it to the class. World play games such as this emphasizes leadership among students.  

#40 The Survival Game

The Survival Game is an interesting game in which students must work together to solve a fictional survival crisis. This game is a great way to improve problem-solving abilities and stimulates creativity and cooperation in a virtual setting.

Whether you are a teacher working with kids online or in a classroom, our team has the best ideas and lists for you! Check out other ideas in these articles:

  • 20 Fun Online Sight Word Games For Kindergarten Students
  • 35 Fun Music Games For 1st Grade Through 4th Grade (Classroom or Home)
  • 50 Fun Puzzles and Puzzle Games for Preschoolers

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Zoom is a great tool for educators, and our preferred platform for online teaching, It allows you to connect with students from all over the world and it’s a lot of fun. Of course, not everything can just be about work so we have compiled this list of 50 games that are perfect for playing on Zoom with your students or friends. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

How to play games on Zoom:

Some games requirement more preparation than others upfront, others have a bit of a longer learning process to get the hang of. We suggest picking 5-8 games your students like and to the rotate through them as needed. From a technical standpoint you’ll need the following:

  • Select a game to play
  • Have a Zoom account
  • Have a PC/laptop (Windows/Mac/Linux)
  • Install the Zoom app (The one hosting the game needs to have a PC app, while the others can use a PC/mobile app for Zoom)

1) Skribble

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Skribbl.io is a charades style game where you get a word and then have to draw it out without writing the word. The other players have to type in the correct word and those who get it the fastest get a tiered set of points. This game is hilarious and educational as it requires users to think, write, laugh and draw.

2) Codenames

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Codenames is a beautifully designed, fun 2-8 person game in which two teams compete against each other while the Spymaster for each team attempts to keep their codewords secret. It’s part strategy, part vocabulary game.

fun online activities for students on zoom

Blooket is a question and answer website with a ton of free content available for use. In our how to play Blooket tutorial we break down all the game modes you can leverage in class. What’s also great about this website apart from being free is that you can build your own stack of questions from scratch and you can assign question stacks for homework. Last, students don’t need to create an account which is very useful when dealing with young learners.

A classic choice, Bingo requires some preparation but it’s worth it. You’ll need to obtain a class set of Bingo cards. After you’ve collected your set, send each student a unique card via email. When it’s time to play, have each student pull out their card and then go play bingo. The first person to get Bingo wins some type of reward.

Not heard of Kahoot yet? You’ll want to get your hands on it as soon as possible. This is a free, entertaining game that you and your students may play together. Kids will join the game using a code, and you can play Kahoot with premade questions or ones you create yourself.

I Spy is an easy game is excellent for enhancing vocabulary and observation skills. The children take turns saying I spy something, and then the first letter or the color of a random thing. The other pupils then try to guess what it is, with the first person to correctly identify the object winning and getting to go again.

7) Story Chain

Story Chain, previously called telephone is perfect for students learning a foreign language and a lot of fun as kids can help create a new story together. To play Story Chain is as easy; start with a hilarious first sentence. It may be as basic as “I woke up and rolled out of bed, only to discover that…” but lead off with something the students can work with. After that, each student gets to take control of the progression of the story.

You could switch this up too and use a complex sentence generator as a way to get the game started or to use such a tool to keep expanding the story chain as needed.

8) Logo Quiz

This is a trivia game based on various corporate logos and questions related to each company. Play this game with older students during fun breaks in class. It’s possible that kids would be encouraged to search for unfamiliar logos on their phones.

You’ll need to source the logos yourself or you can use this helpful website.

9) Simon Says

Kids adore Simon Says. Even though the game has been around for decades, it translates well online. Everyone should stand in front of their computer and begin the game by shouting out instructions. Have students sit down until there is only one student remaining standing as they get up.

10) Pictionary

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A great website we’ve used in the past with our online students was Drawasaurus . It’s a simple, free website where you create a room that your friends can join, then you play Pictionary. As there is no need to create an account, it’s ideal as a warmer for students because everyone can join a room without too much technical difficulty.

11) Tic-Tac-Toe

More ideal for younger learners, tic-tac-toe is fun, classic game that works great in the online space. Students compete to make a vertical, diagonal, or horizontal row of their assigned symbol. The winner keeps his or her spots and gets to play against the new opponent. Students can draw the layout online or you can use a tic-tac-toe online.

12) Show and tell

Don’t think for a second that you must forgo “show and tell” just because you’re doing online classes. Organize a fantastic show and tell day for your young students. Have them be prepared with their item so they only have to pick it up and display the class when it is their turn.

13) Hang Man

Let’s not forget about the tried and true game called “ Hangman .” Here is how it works: One player thinks of a word and specifies how many letters it has, while the other player or players guesses the letters in an attempt to make up the word. Every incorrect guess leads to one step closer to losing by revealing one section of the hanging man each time a wrong letter. The team that guess the word first wins!

14) Rock paper scissors online

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Everyone is familiar with this classic child game, now you can use an online version that fits great with your online class. The way it works is that you can invite your student or students to play a few rounds. They each independently pick rock, paper or scissors on their screen so there is no cheating. A great way to spend a few minutes as a warm up.

15) Odd one out

Odd one out is a great way to get your students thinking creatively depending on their age. While you can keep things simple like having a fruit amongst vegetables, you can get more complicated. For example countries can have different political structures, climates, language families and so forth.

Odd one out takes a bit of work to get setup but it’s an adaptable warm up for any age group and complexity level.

16) Scavenger hunt

One of the most fun and easiest to play games is a simple scavenger hunt. You as the teacher can plan out something complicated that students can complete before class or you can keep things simple and simply request students to find “something red” or perhaps an everyday item around the house.

Again, like all Zoom games you can make things simple and fast or you can put a lot of effort in and make them a bit more complicated.

17) Blind drawing

Another hilarious game to play using Drawasaurus , is “blind drawing.” Simply break up your students into teams and give them each a vocabulary word that one person needs to draw and the other students need to guess. Except the student drawing is blind folded. We suggest using vocabulary or lesson concepts the students are already familiar with as it allows for students to guess correctly, earn points and have a good laugh.

18) Guess the song (or sound)

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Guess the song plays a few quick sound clips of songs where the students have to guess the song. If you have younger students you may simply want to prepare your own sound clips and if you have older students you can always customize the song clips yourself.

But we really liked the user experience of using Song Trivia as it provides a fun, interactive experience for yourself and your students.

19) Charades online

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Charades is another classic, simple game that has been moved online for a better overall user experience. We personally like Charades Online as they have two different segments for both adults and children so no matter the age group you’re teaching, you have an appropriate level activity to engage in.

Best online games for Zoom

So that’s it for our round up of all the different types of games you can play with your students. While there a plenty more games that simply 18, we found this selection to be our go to games.

In particular we love Codenames and Skribble which is why they are number 1 and 2 respectively. Both these two games are fun, engaging and your students will have a wonderful time. However, as they are quite engaging they may not be the best choice if you’re in need of a 5 minute warm up game.

If you want to dive deeper into this topic we suggest checking out “Technology for Teaching” – a highly rated, low cost course over on Udemy. We found it helpful for new teachers. Maybe you will to?

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21 Exciting Games to Play on Zoom With Students

With the rise of Zoom as a primary platform for virtual classrooms, teachers have discovered exciting ways to adapt and play games that foster collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, all while building a sense of connection among students.

These games are suitable for various age groups and subject areas, ensuring that there is something for every virtual classroom.

In this blog post, we present a handpicked selection of Exciting Games to Play on Zoom With Students.

They make use of Zoom’s features such as screen sharing, breakout rooms, and chat functions to create an immersive and interactive experience for students.

Get ready to bring the joy of learning back to your virtual classroom, one game at a time!

Virtual Scavenger Hunt:

20 Exciting Games to Play on Zoom With Students

One engaging activity to play on Zoom with students is a virtual scavenger hunt. This game encourages students to search their homes for specific items or solve riddles and clues provided by the teacher. To begin, the teacher can share a list of items or clues via screen sharing or in the chatbox. Students then race against each other to find the items or solve the riddles within a specified time limit. This activity not only promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also encourages students to actively explore their surroundings. It also provides an opportunity for students to share their findings and engage in discussions, fostering a sense of community within the virtual classroom.

Pictionary:

fun online activities for students on zoom

Pictionary is a classic game that can be easily adapted for virtual play on Zoom. The teacher divides the students into teams and assigns a designated drawer for each round. The drawer chooses a word or phrase from a pre-prepared list and must draw it on a virtual whiteboard or piece of paper while the teammates try to guess the correct answer. The use of screen sharing or a document camera can allow everyone to see the drawing clearly. Pictionary enhances creativity, communication skills, and teamwork as students work together to decipher the drawings. It also adds an element of excitement and friendly competition to the virtual classroom environment.

Related: 20 Exciting Five Senses Activities for Preschool (Printables)

Kahoot! Quizzes:

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Kahoot! is a popular online platform for creating and playing interactive quizzes. Teachers can use Kahoot! to design engaging quizzes on various subjects and share the game PIN with their students on Zoom. Students can join the game using their devices and compete against each other in real time. The fast-paced nature of Kahoot! quizzes keep students actively involved and motivated to answer questions correctly. It also provides immediate feedback, allowing students to assess their understanding of the topic. With its colorful interface, lively music, and leaderboard feature, Kahoot! brings an element of excitement and friendly competition to the virtual classroom.

Virtual Escape Rooms:

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Virtual escape rooms offer an immersive and thrilling experience for students on Zoom. Teachers can create or find pre-existing escape room scenarios designed for an online setting. These scenarios typically involve solving puzzles, deciphering codes, and finding clues to escape a virtual room. Students work together in teams, using critical thinking and collaboration to unravel the mysteries and complete the challenges within a specified time frame. Virtual escape rooms promote problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. They also foster a sense of adventure and create an engaging and memorable experience for students in the virtual classroom.

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“Two Truths and a Lie”:

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Two Truths and a Lie is a simple yet effective icebreaker game for virtual classrooms. Each student takes turns sharing three statements about themselves – two true and one false. The rest of the class then tries to guess which statement is the lie. This game not only helps students get to know each other better but also encourages active listening and critical thinking as they analyze the statements and make educated guesses. It creates a fun and interactive atmosphere, allowing students to connect with their peers and build relationships even in the virtual setting.

“Guess the Emoji”:

In this game, the teacher shares a series of emojis representing a word, phrase, or famous quote. Students have to decipher the meaning behind the emojis and guess the correct answer. They can type their guesses in the chatbox or use the “raise hand” feature to indicate their response. This game not only tests students’ knowledge of emojis but also encourages creativity and critical thinking as they interpret and analyze visual representations.

“Name that Tunes”:

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“Name that Tune” is a music-themed game that challenges students to guess the title or artist of a song based on a short snippet played on Zoom. The teacher can share their screen and play a clip from a popular song, and students have to quickly type their answers in the chatbox. The first student to correctly guess the song earns a point. This game not only promotes music appreciation but also enhances listening skills and quick thinking. It can be customized to focus on specific genres, decades, or even songs related to the current topic of study.

“Charades”:

Charades is a classic game that can be easily adapted for virtual play on Zoom. Students take turns acting out a word or phrase without speaking, using gestures, facial expressions, and body movements. The rest of the class has to guess what is being portrayed. To enhance the virtual experience, students can use virtual backgrounds or props to enhance their performances. Charades promote creativity, non-verbal communication skills, and teamwork, as students collaborate to guess the correct answers and cheer each other on.

“Virtual Talent Show”:

A virtual talent show is a fantastic way to showcase students’ unique talents and encourage their self-expression. Each student gets a chance to perform a talent, such as singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, reciting a poem, or displaying artwork. Students can share their performances through video or audio on Zoom, while their classmates and the teacher provide positive feedback and applause through emojis or verbal encouragement. This activity fosters confidence, creativity, and appreciation for diverse talents within the virtual classroom community.

“Zoom Bingo”:

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Zoom Bingo adds a twist to the traditional game of Bingo by incorporating elements specific to the virtual classroom. The teacher creates Bingo cards with squares containing actions or scenarios that can occur during a Zoom session. Examples include “someone’s pet appears on screen,” “someone’s connection gets interrupted,” or “someone wears a funny hat.” As these events occur during the Zoom session, students mark off the corresponding squares on their Bingo cards. The first student to complete a line or full card and shout “Bingo!” wins. This game adds an element of anticipation and observation, while also creating a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences among students in the virtual classroom.

“Zoom Trivia”:

Zoom Trivia is a game that tests students’ knowledge of various topics. The teacher prepares a series of trivia questions and shares them on the screen or through the chatbox. Students can either individually answer the questions or form teams to collaborate and discuss their answers. The teacher can keep track of scores and award points for correct answers. This game not only promotes critical thinking and recall but also encourages healthy competition and a love for learning.

“Virtual Show and Tell”:

Virtual Show and Tell is an interactive activity that allows students to share something meaningful with their classmates. Each student takes turns presenting an object, artwork, book, or any item of personal significance on Zoom. They can provide a brief explanation or story behind their chosen item. This activity promotes communication skills, self-expression, and cultural appreciation. It also encourages students to actively listen and ask questions, fostering a sense of curiosity and empathy within the virtual classroom.

“Would You Rather?”:

“Would You Rather?” is a thought-provoking game that presents students with two options and challenges them to choose between them. The teacher shares a series of dilemmas or scenarios on Zoom, and students express their preference by typing “Option A” or “Option B” in the chatbox. This game encourages critical thinking, decision-making, and persuasive communication as students defend their choices. It also provides an opportunity for lively discussions and insights into each student’s thought processes and values.

“Virtual Board Games”:

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Virtual board games bring the fun of traditional board games into the virtual classroom. Teachers can use online platforms or create their own digital versions of popular board games like Monopoly, Scrabble, or Chess. Students can play individually or in teams, with the teacher overseeing the game and facilitating the moves. This activity promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and healthy competition. It also creates a sense of nostalgia and excitement, as students engage in familiar games adapted for the virtual environment.

“Virtual Classroom Olympics”:

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The Virtual Classroom Olympics is a series of mini-games and challenges that students compete in during a Zoom session. Teachers can design a variety of activities such as timed quizzes, physical challenges, memory games, or creative tasks. Students earn points for each completed challenge, and the teacher keeps track of the scores. This activity promotes teamwork, resilience, and a positive competitive spirit. It also adds an element of fun and excitement, turning the virtual classroom into a dynamic Olympic arena.

“Zoom Charades Relay”:

Zoom Charades Relay adds a twist to the classic game of charades by turning it into a team competition. Divide students into teams and assign one student from each team as the “actor” for a round. The teacher privately sends the actor a word or phrase to act out, and they have to mime it to their team members on camera without speaking. The team members then type their guesses in the chatbox. The first team to correctly guess the word or phrase earns a point. This game promotes teamwork, communication, and creativity while adding an element of friendly competition to the virtual classroom.

“Virtual Storytelling”:

Virtual Storytelling allows students to unleash their imagination and storytelling skills. Each student takes turns being the storyteller and shares a short story, either original or adapted from a favorite book. They can use props, visual aids, or virtual backgrounds to enhance their storytelling. After each story, students can discuss the themes, characters, or lessons learned. This activity encourages creativity, public speaking, and active listening. It also builds a sense of community as students appreciate and support each other’s storytelling abilities.

“Zoom Showdown”:

Zoom Showdown is a fast-paced game that tests students’ reflexes and quick thinking. The teacher asks a series of rapid-fire questions, and the students must race to be the first to answer correctly. The student who responds with the correct answer first earns a point. This game promotes active listening, recall, and quick decision-making. It also adds an element of excitement and adrenaline to the virtual classroom as students eagerly compete to demonstrate their knowledge and win the Zoom Showdown.

“Virtual Museum”:

The Virtual Museum activity allows students to curate and present their own mini virtual museum exhibits. Each student selects a topic of interest and creates a presentation with images, videos, and descriptions of artifacts related to their chosen theme. They can use screen sharing or slide presentations to showcase their virtual museum exhibit on Zoom. After each presentation, students can ask questions and provide feedback. This activity encourages research skills, creativity, and presentation abilities. It also exposes students to different cultures, historical events, and areas of interest as they explore each other’s virtual museums.

“Zoom Art Battle”:

Zoom Art Battle is a creative activity that combines art and friendly competition. Students are given a specific theme or prompt and a limited time to create artwork based on that theme. They can use any art supplies they have at home, such as pencils, markers, or paints. After the time is up, students share their artwork on camera and explain the inspiration behind their creations. The class can then vote on their favorite artwork based on predetermined criteria, such as creativity or adherence to the theme. This activity encourages artistic expression, time management, and appreciation for different artistic styles.

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25 Fun Zoom Games Teachers Can Play with Students of All Ages

by Jenna Kimber

Teachers and students don’t need an excuse to set aside some time for playing a game together. After all, teachers get to know their students best when playing team-building and academic games. Whether you’re planning a virtual Fun Friday for your class or a special game for your Morning Meeting , these Zoom games will also work through Google Meet !

1. Heads or Tails

Heads or Tails Zoom Game

This game is great for getting students out of their chairs and moving around a bit! Here’s how to play:

  • Present your screen to the Just Flip a Coin webpage.
  • Direct students to stand up in front of their cameras.
  • Ask them to choose “heads” or “tails.”
  • They should place their hands on their head for “heads” and on their hips for “tails.”
  • Flip the virtual coin.
  • If it lands on “heads” then any students with their hands on their heads can remain standing. The rest of the students who chose “tails” should be seated as they are out for this round.
  • Repeat until only one person is left standing!

For added fun, play multiple rounds and create a championship round at the end with all of the day’s winners.

2. Scattergories

Scattergories Zoom Game

This classic game is just as fun when played as a distance learning game. Present your screen to a list of topics (i.e. clothing items, toys, girl’s names, school supplies, and summer activities). Spin this letter wheel on your screen to pick a letter for each round. Give students 2-3 minutes to come up with one word per topic that starts with the letter you spun.

For example, if you spin a “G,” students might choose “Gameboy” for the toys topic. After time is up, you can either have each student share out their list, crossing off a word written down if anyone else in the class has it too, or you can send kids into breakout groups to share their lists in a smaller group. Any remaining words that are not crossed off count as a point. Keep the same topic list and spin a new letter. Repeat as many times as you want!

Bonus: Present your screen to this free Scattergories template .

3. Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

This game could remain strictly fun or could be used for academic enhancements as well. Create a list of items for students to find around their house or outside and give students 5-10 minutes to collect as much as they can from the list.

For example, if you’re teaching about states of matter in science, challenge students to find as many solids and liquids as they can around their house and bring them back to their workstations to show the class. The rest of the class must either confirm or deny each piece of matter as being either a solid or a liquid. As a class, figure out if they found more solids or liquids in all.

4. 20 Questions

20 Questions

  • Choose a student to lead the game.
  • The leader will think of any noun.
  • They will tell the class if they are thinking of a person, place, or thing. No one else will know the item except the leader.
  • Students can ask up to 20 yes-or-no questions to narrow down what the item might be (i.e. Is it black? Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Do most people own this item?).
  • If a student guesses the item incorrectly, it counts as a question.
  • The person who ends up guessing the correct item is now the new leader.
  • If the item is not guessed after 20 questions, the leader wins!

Top 5 fun

  • This is a student favorite! Similar to Family Feud, the teacher will present a category, like “games to play at recess “. Students will jot down what they think the most popular answer is within this category.
  • The teacher will then present the Top 5 games to play at recess.
  • If number 5 is “football,” then any student who wrote this down (or typed it into the chat box) will receive one point.
  • The number 4 answer would receive two points, the 3rd answer receives three points, the 2nd answer receives four points, and the top, most popular answer receives five points.
  • So, if the top answer was “kickball,” then any student who wrote down kickball would get five points for this round.
  • Present 5-10 categories total and have students keep track of their score to determine a winner at the end.

6. Zoomed in Picture Game

Zoomed in pictures

  • Copy and paste 10 or so pictures into a Google slide or Word document.
  • Zoom in on them closely so that it’s hard to tell what the picture is.
  • Present this screen to students and have them write down their guesses of what the image is.
  • After all images are shown, go back to the first picture and zoom out to reveal each picture.
  • Each correct answer is good for a point.

Variation for younger students : Start by zooming far in on each image, then every few seconds, zoom out a bit more until the picture is somewhat obvious, but not completely given away. This variation serves as a way to provide hints for younger learners.

7. Category Is…

Catergories

This is simple and easy for learners of all ages.

  • Have a leader choose a category. Category ideas could be animals, winter activities, or school lunches.
  • Go around the Zoom meeting and have each student continue to list one more item that fits into that category.
  • Each student gets 5 seconds to name an item. Otherwise, they’re out.
  • The game is over when only one student remains or all remaining students cannot think of another item within the category.

8. Continue the Story

Get your creative hats on! A leader will start a story and each student will add a line. Remind students that stories have a problem and solution, interesting characters, and a climax. They will have to work together, listening carefully, to make a story that makes sense!

9. Charades

Who says charades can’t live on virtually? Choose one student to begin and give him/her a topic idea. The students will then do movements or make gestures to act out the idea that fits within the umbrella topic idea. The student who guesses the correct action, gets to act out next! Topic ideas could include Disney movies, fiction books, or sports.

10. Two Truths and a Lie

fun online activities for students on zoom

Get to know students better by playing two truths and a lie. Teenagers love this game!

  • Each student will list three facts: two true facts about themselves and one lie.
  • Other students will guess which fact is the lie.
  • Each student will get a turn until everyone has had a chance!

Encourage students to write down their three facts ahead of time, otherwise, it can be kind of obvious what the lie is if they stumble over it.

11. Balderdash

Balderdash Game

This is sure to make everyone giggle!

  • The teacher or a student leader will tell other students an unfamiliar word.
  • Each student will privately message a made-up definition to the leader of the game.
  • The leader will read each definition aloud along with the real definition mixed into the list.
  • Students will vote for the definition they think is real.
  • Anyone who guessed the right definition gets a point, and if a peer guessed your made-up definition, you get a point for each of those guesses as well.
  • The student with the most points wins!

All you have to do is google “words no one has heard of” and you’ll find a ridiculous list of words to use for the game.

12. Guess Who?

  • Pretend the squares on Zoom are like the gameboard for Guess Who? On the day you plan to play, have students wear silly costumes that make them stand out on their camera.
  • One student will think of a student while other students ask questions to try to figure out who the person is.
  • For example, students might ask “Is your person wearing a sweatshirt?” or “Does your person have their hair in a ponytail?”

Bonus: If you’ve had any students reluctant to turn their cameras on, this game will encourage all participants to be visible!

13. Would You Rather

Would You Rather Game

This game is perfect for a quick activity to start the day. Present students with two choices that they must pick between. For example, “Would you rather vacation to the beach or to Disney World?”

Then, engage students in conversations about why they chose the item they did. You could also then split students up into breakout groups based on the answers they give to have further conversations about their trips to the beach or Disney. Students will learn they have things in common with more classmates than they thought!

More Zoom games!

These classic classroom activities are easily transformed into Zoom games!

  • Freeze Dance
  • Guess the sound
  • Name the logo
  • Spot the difference

Students are never too old for a class game! It’s so wonderful to see them smile across screens and truly build that connection that we’re always striving for. If you try one of these Zoom games, be sure to share with Bored Teachers how it went!

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  • There are mixed reactions when it comes to online or distance learning especially from teachers, some are grateful for the flexible working hours (in comparison to in-person learning or teaching) while others say they do too much work teaching online.
  • However, one consensus amongst all teachers was that they have had to come up with creative ways to make sure that they keep their kids engaged for the entirety of the lesson.
  • This is where zoom games for students come in. With games, it is easier to keep students engaged, active, and entertained for a given period of time as a way of resetting their brains from absorbing too much information from the lesson.

Online learning has changed the way that we use technology and also the education system, as a whole. As a teacher, it is your responsibility to help your students cope and adjust to the new learning systems for both your and their benefit.

According to a study conducted by the Brain Balance Center.com, kids have short attention spans and the younger they are the easier they zone out which is why it is important to keep them engaged and active.

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CLASS GAMES TO PLAY ON ZOOM

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1. Heads or Tails

Heads or tails is a fun virtual game to play on zoom with students when you want to give them a break from the lesson. You may want to do this halfway through your lesson so that you get your students active and paying attention to the last half as well because most students zone out near the end of the lesson.

To play this game, you will need to go to justflipacoin.com or you may use a real coin if you have one. You are then going to instruct all your students to stand up and choose “heads or tail” those who choose heads should put their palms on their foreheads and those who choose tails should rest their arms on their hips. You will then roll the coin and see what it lands on. If it lands on heads, then all the people that chose heads are still in the game and everyone that chose tails is out of the game and must sit down. The game continues this way until there is only one person left who is the winner.

You can make this even more interesting by adding an incentive for the winner, this way it will motivate more students to participate and win, making the game more fun, interactive, and competitive.

2. Scattegories

Scattegories is a great zoom game for elementary students . It is played similar to the game categories, except in scattegories you have to identify things based on the first letter they begin with. For example, list animals that start with the letter B.

3. Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt is a fun z oom game for middle school students. This is because it has the potential to be played just for the fun of it, or it can be used as an educational tool. To play the game, you will make a list of items that can easily be found around the house (or at least most households) such as milk, eggs, pasta, etc. and then you will give your student time, for example, 15 minutes, to collect the things on the list.

To make this educational, you can write down things that you have just taught on the list and instruct your students to find the items. This helps with long-term memory because it is a fun activity that also teaches them something.

You can also try some of these Classroom warm up activities for middle school which may apply to online teaching and learning or those that may be easy to adjust accordingly.

4. 20 Questions

As far as educational games to play on zoom go, 20 questions is ranked high up on the chart. To play, choose a topic of interest that will captivate your students – for example, cars, colors, countries, etc. then each student is going to proceed and ask questions that the other students must answer but only when it is their turn to answer.

You have to keep track of how many questions have been asked per topic and stop when they accumulate to 20.

5. Category Game

The category game is one of the best and easy games kids can play on zoom . To play category online, you will need a pen and paper for everyone, one of the players will choose a category, for example, ‘cars’ and all the other players have to write down or say out loud, a type of car they know and no two players should have the same car. Ideally, you will want to stick to writing it down, this gives the kids something to do with their hands and depending on what grade they are, it will also help them with their spellings of different things.

6. Charades

To play virtual Charades, you will divide your team into smaller teams of two. You can use Google images or a random image generator to find pictures that one of the team members can act out to the other who should try to guess what the image could be in order to gain points. The best thing about virtual Charades is that it is a familiar game with everyone and it has been a staple game across all boards for many generations. You can also use the game of charades as a type of review game to play on zoom with your students by replacing the pictures with something that has been discussed in class over a lesson. This is a good way of keeping track of how much content the kids have absorbed and understood, and also it is a technique that will help them remember the contents of a lesson better because it will have been turned into a game which can be beneficial for different types of learners.

7. Two Truths and a Lie

Two truths and a lie is a fun game for zoom meetings because it requires minimal effort to play which means it is easier for people to follow along. To play this game, each player must make 2 true statements about themself and one false statement. The other players must then try to decipher which one of the three statements is a lie. This is a fun way of getting your students to open up and get to know each other better.

8. Would You Rather

Would you rather is a great choice game that requires nothing but people to play which makes it an excellent group game to play on zoom . For this game, you will be asked to pick between two scenarios and you have to choose which one you would rather do or have done to you. For example, would you rather eat ice cream or cake as dessert for the rest of your life? You can look up age-appropriate questions for your students depending on what grade they are in.

9. Simon Says

Simon Says is a great zoom game to play with students because it teaches and shows them how to respond to commands. Simon says is one of the crazy games you can get your students to play because you if you are Simon, you can make anyone do anything – but only if you say “Simon says” if you just say an action without preceding it with “Simon says” everyone who does that action is immediately disqualified. For example, if you are Simon and you say “Simon says hop on one foot” then everyone that hops on one foot is still in the game, however, if you just say “hop on one foot” everyone who does is immediately disqualified from the game.

I spy is an interesting virtual game to play with students especially when you want to bring back their attention to the lesson. Take a break by playing I Spy. To play, you will choose an item from one of the student’s backgrounds and let the students guess whose background it is and what item you have spied.

11. Hangman

Hangman is one of the many fun indoor games suitable for all ages – both kids and adults love this classic game. To play, you will need a piece of paper and pen or marker, one player will think of a word in their mind and put down dashes or dots representing how many letters are in the word. The other players have to guess what the word might be by guessing letters out loud. If the letter guessed is correct, it goes onto one of the dots which represents it, and if it is not – every letter guessed that is incorrect goes towards hanging the man – to save the man from hanging, guess correctly.

Hangman is one of the best games to play on zoom with students because it also ardently tests your students’ grammar and spelling. It is a beneficial game for teachers of English as they can keep track of what areas students need to improve on easily if this game is played frequently.

Online Bingo is one of the best interactive games to play on zoom to play with your students. It is fun and familiar with people of all ages which means it is inclusive of people across all age ranges. To play online Bingo, you will have to make a sheet or board listing a couple of things that normally happen around the school environment; for example “answered a phone call, turned off the camera, muted microphone, did eye strain exercise…” and other such statements. After you have made the Bingo board, you will distribute it to your team and establish what the rules of the game are going to be, you will then set up a timeline on how long it will take to play the game, and finally after the game is done being played, the facilitator or games master, who is usually the teacher, will award points to those who did well and if possible award prizes.

13. Name the Logo

And last but definitely not least, another fun virtual game to play on zoom is name the Logo. The game is pretty straightforward and easy to follow instructions. To play, you will put up a picture of a famous logo on your screen and let your students guess what logo it is. You can play this game for a set amount of time just to jot everyone’s brain back to reality before continuing with the lesson.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are some fun activities to do on zoom with students?

There are many fun activities you can  do with kids on zoom with your students that are creative and will help keep their minds alert. Some of the fun activities are; planning a weekly show and tell that will let your kids show off something that they deem memorable from the week or weekend that they had (you may want to schedule the show and tell at either the beginning or the end of the week. Another thing you can do is to host a talent show where different students get to showcase their talents – this can be a daily activity where a set number of kids

In conclusion, this article has covered several games to play over zoom with your students. These are some fun zoom meeting games that will keep your students engaged and in some cases, train them and educate them. Hopefully, this article has inspired you with an idea or two on how to entertain and educate your students better via Zoom.

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Having kids learn online this year has not only been a struggle for students but also teachers. Add some fun and excitement into the Zoom classroom with these fun games to play on Zoom with Students.

15 Games to Play on Zoom with Students

Zoom is not only for teaching but also for interacting with students and having fun! Your Zoom room is essentially your virtual classroom so you will want to break up the learning with fun brain breaks with the kids.

These fun games to play on Zoom with Students will have them loving Zoom life and get them excited about learning.

#1. Follow the Leader

Draw a name out of a hat, or however you normally choose kids to help and participate, let this child be the leader. They can play a fun game to get warmed up, get energy out, or they can be the leader for a warm-up activity for a lesson.

#2. Red Light Green Light

Getting kids to work can sometimes be daunting, especially over Zoom, so play red light green light with the kids. Have them all pull out an activity, say math facts and tell them when you say green light work as fast as you can; when you say red light, they have to stop. See who can finish the fastest with the most right answers. This is a great game t get kids to learn facts quickly, even over Zoom.

Sometimes kids need to move! So freeze is the perfect game for that! Grab some of your favorite kid-appropriate music and play it! While the music plays, let them stretch, dance, do whatever they want, and then when the music stops, everyone freezes.

Anyone who forgets to freeze is out for the next round. This helps reinforce listening skills and following directions.

#4. Rock Paper Scissors

A classic game that everyone loves is rock paper scissors, so why not turn it into a fun Zoom game for students. As you play this version, the idea is to beat the teacher. If you beat the teacher, you keep playing; if the teacher beats you, then you sit down.

So if the teacher picks rock, then everyone with paper stays in the game. Rock will also for the tie, but everyone that picked scissors has to sit down. You will play each round until there is only one person standing. If the teacher wins, the whole class has to do 20 jumping jacks, and if the kids win, then the teacher does 20 jumping jacks.

#5. Scavenger Hunt

Create a fun Zoom scavenger hunt with the kids. How to play is you will want to choose an object that you know most kids have in their homes. This can be as simple as a pair of socks or a piece of fruit. Once you tell them the object, give them a set amount of time to bring it back to the computer and show everyone. The first person that brings it back gets 2 points while the other kids will get one. Play this multiple times for unlimited fun with the kids.

#6. Show and Tell

Just because you are doing virtual schools does not mean that you have to go without show and tell! Plan a fun show and tell day for the kids. Have them have their thing ready to go so when it is their turn they just have to pick it up and show the class.

Have the kids ask questions about what they are showing them and express interest in it. This is a great activity to have a few students share each day.

#7. Blind Draw

Kids love to draw, so have them all grab their whiteboard or a piece of paper. When you tell them something to draw, have them all close their eyes and draw the object. When you say stop, they will open their eyes and look at their picture and show the class over Zoom. This game will for sure give them a laugh about some of the creations they have made.

Bingo takes a little bit of prep work, but you will want to download a class set of Bingo cards. Once you have your set, email each of the students a different card. When you are ready to play, have each student pull out their card and then play Bingo. The person that gets a Bingo first can choose for the whole class to do something like hop on one foot, spin around 5 times, or some other fun activity.

#9. Guess the Sound

If you are trying to entertain Kindergarteners over Zoom, you might be really scratching your head on how to do this! Play guess the sound with them! This can be played in two different ways.

The first way to play is by choosing animal noises or other simple sounds and playing them for the kids so that they can guess what it is. If they get it right then, the class gets the point. If they can’t guess it then you, the teacher, get the point. The team with the most points wins.

The second way to play is to have kids gather something from around their house that makes noise. When it is their turn, have them play the sound or shake the object without showing the class. The class will then guess what the thing is making the noise is. If the class can’t guess it, then the student gets to pick something for the class to do.

#10. Scattergories

For older kids, Scattergories is another great game to play over Zoom with the Students. You will want to create a list of 10 different topics, then you will pick a letter, and they will have 2-3 minutes to write down one thing per line that starts with that letter. Once the timer is up, everyone will say what they have for each line. If anyone has the same answer, they cross it off; for anyone who doesn’t have a match with someone else, they get the point. The students that get the most points wins!

#11. Trivia Questions

Trivia questions for kids is a great way to test your kid’s knowledge and have fun. You can choose certain questions or themes based on what you are learning about or do general questions. Use the teacher raise my hand setting for kids to buzz in to give the answer to the questions as you play.

#12. Kahoot!

Suppose you haven’t heard of Kahoot! You will want to grab it ASAP. This is a free, fun game that you can do with the kids. Kids will join the game with a code, and you can play Kahoot with either the premade questions or ones that you create yourself. The kids will want to log in their answers as quickly as possible as they play to ensure they get the most points possible. The one with the most points wins!

It is important that you always have some way to make the kids laugh while you are playing over Zoom with students. That is why we love to have some good ol’ jokes on hand to be able to tell them. It is hard to comfort kids across a computer screen, so jokes allow you to help lighten the mood if you feel like someone is getting a little sad.

#14. Charades

Charades is a great game to play on Zoom with the students in your class. You will want to type a secret message to one of the students in your class or allow them to pick what they are going to act out. Once they start acting it out, set a timer for 1 minute for the class to guess what they are. If they get it right, the class gets the point. If they don’t guess it the student acting it out gets to pick something for the class to do like jumping jacks, invisible jump rope, or another activity that can be done right next to the computer.

#15. Story Chain

Who doesn’t love a good story and it is even better when the kids get to build the story together! How to play story chain is you will want to begin with a fun sentence starter. It can be as simple, I woke up and I rolled out of bed, and I saw… Then at that moment, the students get to take over coming up with the ridiculous, funny story that they can. Call on one student at a time, but the catch is they can only say 5 words, then it has to move on to the next person.

Trust me! The students in your class will be begging to play this again and again, and it will leave the whole class laughing with the story they create each and every time they play.

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Fun Games to Play on Zoom with Students

By MK Editor, May 23, 2021

Due to COVID-19, many people have started inviting family and friends to play virtual games. Technology has paved a new path to socializing, teaching, communicating, and learning. The ability to video chat on platforms like Zoom allows not only for family and friends to connect but the video chat function also allows teachers and students to transition from traditional classroom learning to remote learning from home as needed.

It is important to keep students engaged during virtual classroom sessions. Many teachers have discovered that taking a break from schoolwork and playing an interactive game supports and strengthens student engagement. The share screen function of the Zoom platform gives the option to teachers to enhance and simplify the learning experience too.

Here are some of our favorite warmup, active, cool down, and calm interactive games to play on Zoom that teachers can play with students. Our Zoom game suggestions are fun, brainy, and have the ability to sharpen kids’ physical and mental skills.

Best Warmup Games to Play on Zoom

Follow the leader.

Choose a student to be the leader. Have the leader model their favorite warm-up activities that will get the class moving. Students will copy the leader until it's the next leader's turn.

RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT

Choose an action for students to copy. When the teacher says "green," students should repeat the action as fast as they can. When the teacher says, "yellow," slow the action down. On red, stop. Mix up the colors and actions as much as you'd like.

OBSTACLE COURSE

Instruct students to create a simple obstacle course, either indoors or out. Ideas include zigzagging between furniture, hopping over imaginary lines, etc. Invite them to share their obstacles with the class, demonstrating how to complete the course.

Best Active Games to Play on Zoom with Kids

Freeze game.

Let your students stretch their legs and dance to some fun, upbeat tunes. Encourage students to show off their dance moves. When the music stops, everyone has to stop dancing.

SCAVENGER HUNT

At-home scavenger hunts are fun! Here’s how they work. The teacher will announce a household item that the students need to find. Give the students a goal time limit to find their item and return to show the class. Here are a few items we suggest: TV remote, spoon, something blue, something soft, pair of socks, etc.

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

Classic game, but with a twist! The object of this version is not to win, but to see how many rounds students can stay in the game versus the teacher. To get kids moving, assign an action to the winner of each round. For example, if you win, the class "gets" to do ten jumping jacks!

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Best Cool-Down Games to Play on Zoom

Pretend to be trees in a windstorm, with wind blowing arms as branches. Start while the windstorm is strong and blowing hard, and finish as the wind calms and blows softer.

SHARKS AND FISH

One student is the shark and the rest are fish. Sharks demonstrate their favorite cool-down activities while the group copies their actions. Whatever the shark does, the fish have to copy. Remember to stretch gently and slowly (like fish swimming).

Like Twister, but standing up. The teacher or leader calls out to body parts to touch together. For example, elbow to knee or hand to foot. Continue the game until the class has settled and is ready to focus on a calm game.

Best Calm, Interactive Games to Play on Zoom with Kids

I Spy is a classic game, but also a great one to play to work on adjectives and to test your students’ observation skills. Students can take turns guessing what the object is that you describe. As the teacher, you say: “I spy something *insert adjective*.” Play as many rounds as you see fit.

A short game of trivia can be a great way to start the day. Each week you can identify a theme or a category to challenge your students to trivia questions. We recommend using the “raise my hand” function on Zoom to allow for fair play. Throughout the semester you can keep a tally and leaderboard for the students.

SHOW AND TELL

Give your students the opportunity to share something from home. Show and Tell could be a fun way to end the school week. You can pick one student for each week. The game Show and Tell could be a good way for students to develop and improve their social and speaking skills.

MYSTERY BAG

Give your students one clue about what you put in a bag. For instance, “The object is *insert adjective.*” You can give a couple of students the chance to guess. If no one gets it correct, give another clue. It could be interesting to choose the item based on a topic or lesson you are reviewing that day or week.

All young students need a good read-aloud every single day. Zoom makes it easy. Make yourself, as the host, take up the full screen so the students can see the pictures easily. Note: The words will appear backward on your side but rest assured they are not backward from your students’ screens.

Kids love directed drawings. Art Hub for Kids on YouTube is a great option. Share your screen while the students make their own drawing. When the drawing is finished, each student can take turns showing their drawing to the class. Extend this project by assigning it as a writing activity to complete at home and bring back to the next Zoom call to read aloud.

20 QUESTIONS

Looking for a drawing activity that is a faster pace than Directed Drawing? Quick Draw could be your answer! Quick Draw is a Pictionary style game, but the timer for making a drawing is very short, only 10 seconds. This would help the students to sharpen their brain as they need to think about the perfect hint to draw so that the teammate can guess the clue. The questions can be related to studies as well.

WOULD YOU RATHER

Think of an object. Let students ask a YES or NO question. Students will have to continue asking these types of questions. A student may guess at any time by clicking on the “raise my hand” button in the Zoom settings.

DIRECTED DRAWINGS

Ask your students a "would you rather" question with two choices and kids must choose between the options. Pick two students to share the reasoning behind their preference. The game, Would You Rather, will be a good game to show kids that their peers might not like the same things, and it is okay to have your own opinion.

GUESS WHERE

This will be a good game to play with older students. To play the Guess Where game, teachers will have to utilize the screen share function of Zoom. On your screen, pull up geoguesser.com. GeoGuesser is a geography game that takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings. This is a fun game to challenge your students’ geography knowledge.

Logo quiz is a fun game which can be played with older students. It is a trivia game on different kinds of common logos. The teacher shares their screen to pull up multiple logos to quiz their students. The student who guesses the maximum number of correct logos wins. You can show the answers by writing them in a notepad and then all can show the notebook together towards the screen.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?

This is a type of game that the kids love to play. Type, "are you smarter than a 5th grader questions" on Google and find random questions. Write the answers on a notepad and give your students 10 seconds to write their answers. When time is called have all your students show what they wrote to the screen.

CROSSWORD PUZZLES

For older and younger students, crossword puzzles make for a brilliant mind game. Share your screen and pull up a crossword puzzle. You can set a timer for so many minutes and each student can write on a notepad the words that stand out to them. When time is over, the teacher can call on different students to solve.

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20 Questions

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Get to know your friends and family even better over the coming months by playing 20 Questions on your Zoom calls. This classic game is as simple as it sounds: You ask each member of your group 20 creative questions. No matter how well you know each other, there are bound to be a few surprises. You can find a list of questions here .

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Cards Against Humanity

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If your Zoom call is adults only, then try a game like Cards Against Humanity. PlayingCards.io made a free version called Remote Insensitivity that allows you to play on your phone while you video chat on the computer. Simply text everyone the link to your personal game room and you're ready to go.

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It doesn't get any easier than Bingo. You can use a website like My Free Bingo Cards to play a traditional game with a virtual caller, or you can play a custom Bingo game that revolves around a movie or TV show that your group plans to watch. Don't forget to make small fun prizes, like an IOU for a cocktail or a gift card for takeout.

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Scattergories

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Scattergories is a fun game to play with Zoomers of all ages. To play, head to this free game generator and send each person a link to the game. The rules are simple: there is one letter and five categories (things like "school supplies," "book title," and "girl's name"). You have 60 seconds to come up with a word that fits in each category and starts with the chosen letter. The more unique your answer is compared to your friends' answers, the more points you get.

Most Likely To...

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This drinking game is a fun way to get to know your friends. Pose different "most likely to" scenarios — for example, "most likely to go skydiving" or "most likely to own a zoo" — and decide which friend would be most likely to do that thing. Whoever it is has to drink. You can find a big list of free questions here .

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Don't let those trivia skills fall by the wayside! You can still practice them while social distancing. To play trivia on Zoom, open this random trivia generator and start asking questions. Have each person send their answer in the Zoom chat at the same time (or just use the honors system).

Name, Place, Animal, Thing

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This popular kids' game works well on Zoom. To play, pick a letter. Each player has to list a famous person's name, a place, an animal, and a thing that begins with that letter. The first person to type them into the Zoom chat wins.

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Pictionary is a classic game-night game, in part because the rules are so simple. To play, divide your group into teams. Open this Pictionary word generator and choose a team to play first, as well as a designated drawer on that team. The drawer generates a word and has one minute to draw that word for their team to guess. If the team guesses the card correctly, they get a point.

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Heads Up always gets the party started. It's a classic word game where players have to describe the word on the screen to the person holding the screen to their head. You can choose from a range of categories and play with as many people as you want.

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This party game comes from the makers of Heads Up — and it's just as fun. To play, participants make up fake answers to real trivia questions, and one player must choose the real answer among the fakes. There's even an "And the Truth Comes Out" deck that allows you to do the same thing with personal questions about each other.

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Charades is a basic game that translates easily to Zoom. Split your group into two teams and use a charades idea generator to choose your words and phrases. The person who's acting out the charade uses the Zoom "spotlight" feature, and their team has one minute to figure out the phrase.

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25 + Zoom Activities for Elementary Children

Over 25 Zoom Activities and growing to add to your lessons to help make your students time on Zoom more productive. We have different categories of Zoom activities and ideas, English speaking, listening, writing and reading, physical Zoom games and dances, art over Zoom, and PowerPoint quizzes and Games and some online games that work well in online classrooms as well

I am a teacher as well so have had to adapt to teaching in an online classroom. It was difficult at first so I felt is was essential to put together something that culd help both teachers and my students as we all work through these challenging and difficult times. I hoep they help you as much as they help me

Since February the world has been reeling from the effects of the Covid pandemic and all industries have had to revaluate how they do business. Education has had to undertake a paradigm shift in this time. We have gone from face to face to face to screen and it hasn’t been easy. With the pandemic still accelerating and with students all over the world under constant threat of being back at home rather than in a classroom you can never have enough ideas and advice on how to deliver content and keep students engaged in an online learning environment that is as alien to them as it is to us.

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So we have put together a collection of activities that can be used in Zoom lessons to help motivate and inject a little fun into lessons.

This has been split this up into different sections as it is rather long. The bullet points below will jump you to the relevant sections if you haven’t got time to read through all the sections.

  • Before the lesson start tips
  • Ground rules
  • Speaking games and activities on Zoom
  • Physical and Active Games and Activities
  • Listening and writing Activities and Games on Zoom
  • Art and Visual Activities on zoom
  • PowerPoint and Online games suitable for Zoom

General Zooming Tips

  • If you are working at school they should be sorting this out for you, but either way make sure students and parents know the schedule and send them the invitation in good time.
  • Try to be in the class a little earlier than the students to help control and say your hellos to the class.
  • Remember everything is slower in Zoom, be prepared for silences as students process the questions and answers and for allow time for you to spot hands up, for them to write their answers or questions in chat or on screen etc. (this is always a surprise how long these things can take in zoom lessons)
  • Learn how to mute all! And how to stop annotations on the screen, students are more passive in zoom than a teacher ever can be so those mischievous little fingers learn pretty quick.
  • Practice and ask your school if there will be training. Learn how to screen share. Close the pages you don’t want be shown by accident like what’s app or your Facebook page etc.
  • Set rules for the lesson, (See below) and for the following lessons. These would be good to send out to each student by email / teamwork or however you are communicating as a whole class with them.
  • Make sure you have permission if you are going to record and share lessons.
  • If you have young learners or special needs something more tactile that the hand up button on screen may be needed. We made these free very easy to print coloured hands and tick and cross flags for students to use and answer questions. They are free to download and print.
  • They love virtual back grounds and you will find your students using them. check out some you can try to use here !

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Ground rules:

These are not finite and depend on your own teaching situation. However, they could include the following:

  • No talking unless asked or after raised hand (virtual or real one)
  • Try to find a quiet place to do the lesson. (I have been doing this in Hong Kong so that can be one of the greatest challenges!)
  • Be on time just like school
  • Mute yourself until you need to speak. (sheer noise from 30+ students makes it impossible to run lessons)
  • Unless its a rule where you are I would always suggest students have their video on. I have been guilty of sitting there in meetings and half listening from across the room and students are even better at working out how to look present but not be present!!
  • Raise your hand to ask questions
  • If young learners there should be an adult present, but again depends on local situation

With those out of the way lets try to give you some ideas to help these Zoom lessons become both less intimidating and more effective. I want to state that I am not a fan of doing Zoom lessons in large groups, but it is what it is and thinking of ways to make the lesson more interactive and less challenging really helped me and my students cope.

I have been on Zoom since March and these are some of the activities I tried, and some I know others tried. There are plenty more ideas and I would ask if you have something that works to put it in the comments section so we can all benefit. Lets take a look at some ideas.

Speaking games and Activities on Zoom

What’s in the box

Not to be confused with the line from the move seven. ( and yes I found the gif for that 😛 ) prepare a decorated box and give clues to your students one by one and ask them to guess what is in there. For example, ‘’I t is in your pencil case ’’ if they don’t get it after a set number of guesses, you can offer another clue.” you can write with it’ ‘ You can keep going till they get it correct and then can try again. You can even ask them to take the role of teacher once they have the hang of it.

20 Questions

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Hardly needs and introduction but this game works well on Zoom. I used top trumps cards and my own Animal Antics cards , which are the first to be made to teach English as well as have fun. I picked one and said the students have 20 questions to ask one at a time to be able to guess what the animal is in your hand. You can play this where you give full answers or only yes or no answers depending on the level of your students. Of course just because I use animals doesn’t mean you have to, you can use anything you want. Holidays, people, lessons anything!

Yes / no game

I am from the UK and we used to have a game show called take your pick (excuse the bad video it is from the 1980’s!) . The game is massively simple. For one minute (or less for kids) the player can no say yes or no, nod their head or shake their head. The teacher asked rapid fire questions to try to trick them into saying yes or no. It is really really difficult but a LOT of fun. If they say yes or no then they are out. Watch the video, its quite fun as well.

First and last

This is a spelling exercise game. Students must think of a word on a topic and say it to the group, then the next player must think of a word in that topic that ends with the last letter of that word. So, for example countries. USA, Australia, Azerbaijan, Nepal, Luxembourg etc. Until they can’t think of any more. (don’t choose countries with younger learners!!)  

Mallets Mallet / Word association game.

This is another old British TV show, with an equally bad video from the 80s I am afraid. However, the game is great and really really good in the classroom and on zoom. It would be worth having a buzzer sound effect or a bell or similar. You chose two students to play and you have to choose a word. They have to think of a word associated with that word and say it, then the other player has to think of a word associated with the word the first player just said. There are three rules, they can not repeat a word, hesitate for more than a few seconds, or say something totally unrelated. Watch the video for the idea, you won’t need the big blow up mallet, but these days I doubt we are allowed to bonk kids on the head!!

Show and Tell

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Have students prepare something they would like to share with the class. This can be done over the course of a few lessons as it will take a little longer than some of the activities here. They can read a story, show their pet or take a bout a good holiday or memory. In these challenging times this may be a nice thing to do for all. Keep a record of who has tried in a given lesson so it doesn’t get confusing.

You have 30 or so students on a screen. You can play I spy with the backgrounds of the students and then ask them to do the same. You do not have to do just letters like ABC , you can also use adjectives, colours etc.

Physical Activities and Games on Zoom

Wink Murder

This game is a party classic, though perhaps we can call it something different for our students. I called it Find the Cure (because of the virus situation), but have heard it called Lonely Ghost, Detective and Killer, (perhaps skip that name as well) It is a great little guessing game. One student is the doctor and they have to close their eyes until told not to ( this can be checked in Zoom quite easily) The teacher chooses another player to be the cold or virus (depends if appropriate in your area) The ‘’cold’’ starts to do an action like clap their hands or rub their tummy, and all other students have to copy the action. The doctor has to work out who is starting these actions. The ‘’cold” has to change the action often but try when the doctor isn’t looking. (on Zoom not easy!!) The doctor can have how ever many guesses you want to cure the cold. The usual is three. Once cured the ‘’cold’’ can then become the doctor and the game can start again.

This game is a classic. You can play this on Zoom quite effectively. Just introduce the rule that students do not have to do the action you say unless you say ‘’Simon says’’ if they do they have to sit down and are out of the game until there is just one winner.  Great in parties and great in Zoom

Musical Statues

Not that sure of the educational value of this activity but it is fun and will help get them out of their chairs (Zoom is not the best for moving around!) put on some music (avoid Baby Shark if you want to remain sane) and ask the students to dance until the music stops, if anyone is still dancing when the music stops they have to sit down and wait for the winner.

Introduce that Bats are known for their great hearing but terrible eyesight. So you are going to play a game that means students can only use their ears. Have some objects out of sight of your camera like a glass, water filled bottle, spoons, or even animal sounds etc and ask them to listen and then try to guess what is was. This could be done with any sound you like

Scavenger Hunt

A good way to get your children up and moving during the distance learning lessons scavenger hunts can be lots of fun . The teacher has to say an item and then the students have to run off and find the item. You can give a time limit for finding the items. Playing music would be a good way to do this. Some ideas for items to find could be. Spoon, TV remote, shoe, newspaper, something pink, glasses, a chopstick, a book.  It would be more useful to have an adult with them for this one just in case they get a little excited. Here is a list we have prepared if you need.

Rainbow Hunt

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Similar to scavenger hunt but this one you can use colours and ask students to run off and find something of the color the teacher says. This can also be done with adjectives like soft hard, big small etc.

Great for a break, and an education one at that. they have a subscription model but also a lot of content is free as well. Press play and let the kids jump around a little bit for a change.

Reading Comprehension Workbook

Listening games and activities on Zoom

If you have ways to get materials to the students you can prepare or download bingo cards to send to the students. We have some free bingo cards here with English sounds and a version with simple English words if you would like to have some ready made. You can then play with them through Zoom keeping a record of the numbers or words you have said to the class already. Students LOVE bingo so this should be a sure-fire hit.

A to Z topics

You can start off with a picture (I have one here as a worksheet you can use). Students have to go round the class and say an adjective that begins with A, then with B, then with C. Until they get to the letter Z. This can be done with any topic at all, Animals, Colours, household items, countries, school items, nouns , places. Anything you can think of that is likely to have lots of choices. I have an FREE Adjective A to Z worksheet , it has a really cute picture of a cat as well!, that works quite well for this to start you off.

Directed Drawings

I do this is class quite often as a listening and reading exercise. I have two pieces of paper ( we have one on the site as well) Mine is a draw a cute monster. The first one is a reading / listening exercise where you can read out or have them read out the description and then have them all try to draw it. You can then take a look at the results there should be some funny ones! You can of course do this with any topic or image you like!

The other side of the paper asks them to draw then write about their monster to assess their writing and comprehension skills. If you can send them materials like this it could be done and presented on Zoom or Padlet as well.

Read aloud and storytelling (with puppets is cool!)

fun online activities for students on zoom

Doing storytelling and shared reading is great online. It gives the students a chance to sit back and listen. If they have full timetables (insanity by the way) then a break from staring at screen will be great. If you do a read along then you will need the book on screen or in hand (screen might be better) if you have puppets it is nice to put on a little show for them, especially younger learners. There are also sites like Vooks who are offering free trial periods and were offering a year free for teachers as well.

These are ways to make stories for kids by imputing a few words and letting it generate the rest. There are sites that do this. You can find a couple here and here. You can do this as a group in class and then read or have them read it, or you can ask them to do it before the lesson and have them present their crazy stories.

Art and Visual Games and Activities on Zoom

The Memory Game

This needs a little preparation, but you can find images on google pretty quickly. You will need prepare a slide or picture with 20 or so items on it. And then a few slides with a different item from those 20 items missing. Students have a set amount of time to try to remember what is one the slide or picture and then when you take one item away, they have to work out which item is missing. See who can work it out the fastest. If you don’t want to make multiple slides you can take it off screen share and cut and paste one from the slide as needed

Virtual Field trips

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Lots of organizations, museum galleries and zoos etc. have opened themselves up to allow people to take virtual tours and trips to them during the pandemic. Taking a virtual walk through these with your class is a really nice thing to do, you can act as the guide for their questions. We will try to put together an article of the better ones to try on the site in the coming weeks in the mean time here is Good Housekeeping’s effort!

PowerPoint and Online games suitable for Zoom.

Online games

We have a selection of games you can adapt for online learning. Swing phonics can be used if you assign numbers 1234 or 123 to the possible answers. Some Teach your Monster to Read mini games can also be used the same way. The links to both are here.

fun online activities for students on zoom

We also have an Always Free to use CVC generator , this is the only one i have seen that is students friendly and that can be used for blending and segmenting. You can check out that here.

Play PowerPoint games –  Blockbusters

fun online activities for students on zoom

I have a LOT of these and they lend themselves very well to Zoom as a whole class. I have a blockbusters game which (and here is another 80s video ) asks students to go horizontally or vertically across a grid of letters. You can do this online really well. The FREE template linked here can be changed to suit your class and subject. I have also put an instruction video on that page. It is a great game and free for you as well.

PowerPoint game – Jeopardy

fun online activities for students on zoom

Another based on a game show activity. This one is also editable. It has 6 subjects that you can change to suit. Each category has 5 questions from 100 to 500 points and students have to pick a question to answer. If they answer correctly, they get the points for their team. Here is an FREE Animal version to use or adapt for you. We also have a FREE long and short Vowel version that you can change up if you need to as well.

Heads Up Type Games

Well, shamelessly, Guess What . This is my Android Educational version of the game made popular by the Ellen Show. You need your phone or a tablet for this game so they have to be able to see it, and you can’t. (or you can pretend you cant!!) Here are the full instructions for you in writing and the picture above is the video guide 🙂

The game is simple. I have a selection of categories to choose that display random words from that category. You press start and then put the phone to your head. All your little students watching have to acting out the word so you can guess it! , if you get it right ( they will squeal yes when you do) you flip the phone down, if you pass you flick the phone up and its will change the word. You only have 60 seconds to get as many as you can, and the whole class will be trying to help.

There is also an option to write your own list of words for you children or students to make it more tailored to their needs. It is completely free and the best way to get the idea is to watch the video we have above.

EDucation.com

These guys have a selection of games for younger learners on multiple subjects that can be screen shared to make more engaging activities for English and math’s as well.

Turtle Diary

This site has a larger range of subject to choose from for a more broad choice for teachers of other subjects. You can check them out here . Again you will need to share the screen for these and adapt the way you use them a little, but it will add a little more than just teacher input.

Zoom for younger learners certainly presents challenges for teachers, parents and students. The feeling of talking to a screen of moving postage stamps, the idle thoughts of this is what it must be like to be a YouTube and pretty distressingly the feeling that by keeping the students at rhe screen for so long you may be doing more harm than good.

The activities above go someway to tackle some of these issues. they offer an element of interactivity that may be missing from lessons. Although generic in nature most can be tailored for different subjects and levels and even if used as a break in the middle of lessons they will provide a welcome respite from the lecture style of education that Zoom lends its self to. Your students will really appreciate the effort you make to ” spice ” up their lessons, and so you will you.

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Best fun zoom icebreakers, 1. ‘two truths and a lie’ icebreaker game, 2. night owl or early bird, 3. storytelling icebreaker, 4. introducing each other, 5. the salesman zoom icebreaker, 6. ‘childhood dream’ ice-breaker, 7. this or that, 8. i spy zoom icebreaker, 9. never have i ever, 10. riddles, 11. perfect pair icebreaker, 12. best books icebreaker, 13. in the kitchen icebreaker, 14. ‘take a picture of something’ icebreaker, 15. the one word icebreaker, fun zoom icebreaker questions.

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6 Engaging Zoom Games And Activities For High School Students

Refreshment is as crucial as the fuel for the divine fire. Be it, young learners or adults, all of us usually get exhausted after a long meet, class, or an oration. Getting recreated rejuvenates the energy back into us, like a battery being recharged. In some cases, these can end the day well. While in some other cases, they can reboost vigor amid tough grinding sessions. 

We have a bunch of astounding offline recreation activities and games, but not many are well informed that online choices can be equally thrilling. We see Zoom being a favored platform for online interactions— for high schoolers, But did you know that you can use this application for playing games and activities too? 

We will thus look at the significance and then our picks for best zoom games and activities for high schoolers. Probe into them to see if they work for you.

Zoom Games And Activities- Do we really need it?

Zoom, being an uncomplicated application, is used widely to host meetings, seminars, online classes, and even interviews. But, individuals who like to think a step ahead like to indulge in some games and activities on zoom. These activities are especially great for high schoolers, who are otherwise not able to meet their peers. 

Let us ponder into them:

  • The education system has been digitizing rapidly. As a result, high school students started attending their classes online via video telephoning applications like Zoom. Thus, they easily get familiar with features. 
  • The covid-19 pandemic has confined everyone to their homes. After this, the online interactions and thus games gained pace.
  • High school students often expect a refreshing activity or a classroom game after a long hectic lecture, the same is the case with online classes too. Zoom makes a befitting platform for recreation as well.
  • It makes users creative. Zoom has no inbuilt games in it; you need to be playable enough for this. Creative users find a lot of options to play games on zoom. 

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Fun Zoom Games and Activities for High School Students

The global pandemic has taught us to shift our world virtually, and thus, games and activities have also found a new home on zoom. You can see and hear your mates in zoom; you can make use of these two senses to design the activity and game. Accordingly, we have come up with the best zoom games and activities for you: 

  • The Creative Champ

This game will bring out the creative champ in you. Start with choosing one of the members as host. The teacher can also be the host of the students. They would be responsible for conducting the game smoothly. After drawing a random line on a piece of paper, the host shows it to other members. Other members need to mimic the same line on their piece of paper. All the players need to make a meaningful image out of the given line. Everyone is given a couple of minutes to make out a meaningful image.

After the time is up, everyone needs to show their art to the host. The best piece of art will be the winner. This can also be done using the whiteboard feature of the Zoom App.

  • The Questionnaire 

This game is a general knowledge-based game. Here, the teacher or the host has to get ready with a set of interesting questions for the players. When a question is asked, the members who know the answer can raise their hand virtually, through the option given on zoom to raise the hand.

The one who raises their hand first will be given a chance to answer the question. If the member answers correctly, they will be awarded one point. After all the questions are covered, the member with the highest point wins. 

  • The Zoomdog Millionaire

This game is similar to the questionnaire, and every question has four options. It needs prior homework for the host. To start with, the host selects a set of questions with four options for each with one correct answer. The host creates a slide for each question and option using PowerPoint, just like a slumdog millionaire question. During the meet, the host shares the screen to display questions to all the members. Those who know the answer can raise their hand. The person who raises his hand first will be given a chance to answer.

If the answer is correct, they will be awarded one point. But if they fail to answer correctly, the person who raised their hand in second place will get a chance to answer. If the second person answers correctly, they will get one point. After all the questions are finished, points gained by each member are counted. The one who gets the most points is the winner. 

This game is also known as tambola in some regions; virtually this game ensures the same experience as actual Bingo. First, the host needs to offer one ticket to each player before the game starts. Each ticket will have a certain set of numbers between 1 to 100. The host picks a random number using coins or software and announces it to participants in the meet.

Players having the announced number in their ticket can strike them off. As numbers are spelled out, the numbers in tickets get striked off one by one. The one who successfully strikes off all numbers in the ticket is declared the winner. 

  • Make a Story

Being a story-making game, Make a Story tests the spontaneity of every student. To start, the teacher or the host chooses a set of topics that are of the same difficulty level for all the students. One student is selected and given a topic on which they have to tell a story. The player is given a minute to prepare a story. After one player ends the story, the other is given a topic and a minute to prepare.

This process continues until every student is addressed. The host marks each student’s performance out of 10 during the game. The student who scores the best is the winner of this activity.

This invigorating teamwork activity best fits corporate workers, which can be selfsame for High schoolers. First, the host asks the members or the students to open paint on their computers.

In the next step, the host gives a set of instructions one by one orally about each stroke that needs to be applied. The players need to follow all the instructions carefully to finish their art. Once the host gives all the instructions, every student has to take a screenshot of the completed art and share it with the host. They can also share screens to show the masterpiece they have created. The best art is the winner.

These games and activities stipulate that instead of having only monotonous classes, high schoolers can also have a lot of fun online with the presence of online Zoom games. The list of interesting games do not end here. There are many creative games that will be an exercise for your brain. For instance, a math teacher may conduct a game or activity related to numbers to make students love math. Rock, Paper, Scissors is also a good idea virtually. 

Zoom is often perceived as a helpful yet boring televideo phoning medium. But, it is also a base for many virtual games and interactions. By now, you must be aware of the plethora of entertaining games available online. So, dive into the world of online Zoom games and share your experience with us. Which of these zoom games shared by us is your personal favorite? Do comment in the box below. You can definitely give it a try and have an entertaining experience.

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You found our list of the best virtual games to play on Zoom with coworkers.

Zoom games are fun activities played over online video call. Examples of games include Lightning Scavenger Hunts, Conference Call Bingo, and Guess Who?. These games tend to involve Zoom features like breakout rooms, white boards, screen sharing and reactions. Usually these games are free or low cost to play. The purpose of these games is to have fun, relax and do team building at work. These activities are also known as “online Zoom games” and “Zoom party games.”

These games are a subcategory of video call games and Zoom team building games , and are useful for Zoom icebreakers , virtual game nights and team building online . We use many of these activities in our hosted virtual team building events and virtual team events .

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From scavenger hunts to word games and more, here is a list of fun online games to play on Zoom with coworkers.

1. Lightning Scavenger Hunts ⚡

For Lightning Scavenger Hunts, create a list of items or characteristics. Then, for your next group activities on Zoom, challenge your coworkers to gather the items and show them on screen to earn points. You can encourage winners of each round to share stories about the item.

Zoom scavenger hunt game template

Here is an example of items to find:

  • Something red.
  • Your favorite mug.
  • Whatever is in the pockets of your winter jacket.
  • The thing you have had the longest.
  • A book that you did not enjoy.
  • Your must unusual key chain item.

You can get creative with your hunt; the more obscure the objects the better.

Here are some sample scavenger hunts to start with, and more virtual minute to win it games .

Learn more about how to do a lightning scavenger hunt .

2. Zoom “Conference Call” Bingo

Bingo has a number of advantages for team building on Zoom, including a familiar format, fun game mechanics and the potential for prizes. Your team will love it 🙂

Here is a free Zoom Bingo Board you can use:

To play Bingo games over Zoom, distribute the game board and then encourage your coworkers to track their progress throughout the virtual conference call. The first player to complete a row gets a prize.

Zoom Bingo is a version of Online Team Building Bingo and ice breaker Bingo .

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3. Zoom Trivia

Zoom Trivia tests your team’s knowledge on a variety of random topics. To play this game, compile a list of trivia questions and answers. Then, split your coworkers into groups, and assign a Zoom breakout room to each one. Each time you pose a question, send groups to their respective breakout room. Whichever team returns with the correct answer first earns a point.

Here are some trivia questions you start with:

Zoom Trivia questions

And here is an entire guide to doing trivia online .

4. Online Office Games (Hosted Game)

Online Office Games is a series of competitive games and challenges played over Zoom. For example, game types include “Can you hear me now?”, virtual trivia, and rapid Bingo.

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The event is 90 minutes and fully facilitated by world class hosts. The entire event is optimized for fun, engagement, and team building with coworkers. We have run Online Office Games for teams at Google, Amazon and hundreds of other organizations.

Learn more about Online Office Games .

5. Five Things

Five Things is an improv game you can play over Zoom to encourage team building. Here is how to play:

  • Name a topic and a person. That person has 15 seconds to name five specific items within the topic.
  • That player then chooses another topic and player to continue.

For example, you could choose a topic like “aliens” and name your coworker, Peter, to answer. Peter would have 15 seconds to name five aliens, which could be “ALF, Marvin the Martian, Spock, Yoda and Ford Prefect.”

Here is a list with more Zoom improv games .

6. Something in Common

Something in Common is one of the best icebreaker games you can play on Zoom. The purpose of the game is to help improve employee engagement by connecting people with similarities.

  • For round one, challenge your team members to find the most unique thing they have in common.
  • For round two, challenge your team members to find the most unique thing, while excluding physical traits and places.
  • For round three, challenge your team members to find the most unique thing in a specific category, like high school.

Pro tip: One of the most powerful Zoom features to support games is breakout rooms. For this game, organize your people into breakout rooms with four or five people each to encourage participation.

Here are more icebreaker games to play with remote teams and a list of the best Zoom icebreaker questions .

7. Blackout Truth or Dare

Blackout truth or dare is a fun Zoom game that will help your group become better acquainted. The rules are simple:

  • One player acts as the dare-master.
  • The dare-master calls out dares or truths.
  • Players who do not wish to share must stop their webcam feeds.
  • The dare-master will call on one brave player to respond.

Use this Truth or Dare generator for your prompts:

The game continues for a certain number of rounds, or until only one player remains. Prompts can be personal or silly, and should be safe for work. For example: “change your display name to a childhood nickname,” or “sing Firework by Katy Perry.”

Blackout Truth or Dare is a great Zoom game for large groups. Here are more virtual games for large groups .

8. Superhero Academy (Hosted Game)

Superhero Academy is a fully hosted virtual game played over Zoom. The event is 90 minutes, and led by an expert host that guides you through a series of mini competitions and challenges. The game also has a “social deduction” element, as players must discover the team of villains that is sabotaging the group.

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Superhero Academy is fun, engaging, and built specifically for team building. Remote teams rave about the experience.

Learn more about Superhero Academy .

9. Desert Island Intelligences

You may have heard of Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences , which states that people can have different strengths and abilities called intelligences.

Desert Intelligences

Gardner’s eight intelligences are:

  • Visual-spatial
  • Linguistic-verbal
  • Interpersonal
  • Intrapersonal
  • Logical-mathematical
  • Body-kinesthetic
  • Naturalistic

Desert Island Intelligences borrows this theory by pitting eight individuals, each representing a different intelligence, against each other on a desert island. Since the island has limited resources, players vote one intelligence off the island at a time in order of usefulness. Since the definition of usefulness is broad, this game leads to fierce debate among team members. You can facilitate this game with the polling feature on Zoom calls.

Here is a list with more problem solving games .

10. War of the Wizards (Hosted Game)

War of the Wizards is a collaborative storytelling game with elements of RPGs and escape rooms. Basically, a group of wizards have been at war since ages past; you and your colleagues become the wizards’ minions, gathering resources and magic items to bring the war to a peaceful end.

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The game is 90 minutes and played on Zoom with coworkers. Throughout the game, you and your colleagues will develop your stories, take actions, spin the “Chaos Wheel” and work through the results. War of the Wizards is a fun Zoom game that promotes creativity, collaboration and problem solving.

Learn more about War of the Wizards .

11. Zoom Codenames

While Codenames is usually an in-person card game, it’s also one of the best online games to play on Zoom. When playing Codenames via Zoom, have one player, who is not a spymaster, share their screen. Then, split participants into either the red or blue team, and designate one person as the spymaster of each team. As players attempt to guess which cards their spymaster hints at, send teams off into breakout rooms, so they can discuss their strategy. Whichever team successfully guesses all cards with their color first, while avoiding the forbidden card, wins the game.

Here is a link to play Codenames online .

12. Virtual Rock, Paper, Scissors

Even if your teammates did not grow up playing rock, paper, scissors, the rules are easy enough to explain: scissor cuts paper, paper covers rock, rock crushes scissors. You can give the game a modern update for Zoom by using the reactions feature to answer in place of hand gestures. The key is as follows:

Teammates cross arms = Scissors

To play, prompt participants with the classic rallying cry, “rock, paper, scissors, shoot!” Teammates will have three seconds to answer. When all players respond, count up the reactions and the majority wins.

13. Zoom Murder Mystery

Most adults love a good murder mystery, and your coworkers can solve an engaging mystery right on Zoom. Players can work in teams and use breakout rooms to swap clues and unravel the case together. A facilitator can guide the game and entertain attendees while moving the story forward.

Learn more about murder mystery games online .

14. Bet on the Crowd

Zoom’s polling feature allows you to ask for attendee opinions and instantly display the results. Bet on the Crowd turns Zoom polls into a fun wagering game. First, participants will vote on a question or series of questions. You can either stick to a two answer format, or allow for up to four answers.

Here are some sample questions:

  • Would you prefer to vacation in your own country or travel abroad?
  • Cat or dogs?
  • Summer or winter?
  • Would you rather give up your phone or your car for a month?
  • Work at night or in the morning?
  • Emails or phone calls?

Before you reveal the responses, ask your teammates to guess which answer will win. Any player who correctly predicts the majority wins the round. You can play multiple games and keep score, awarding a prize to the highest-ranking teammates.

Here is a list of this or that questions you can use as prompts.

15. Virtual Trial by Trolley

To play Trial by Trolley, separate your team into two groups with each group assigned to one side of the tracks. After drawing cards, each group places cards with characters onto the track. Once all players have put down their cards, each group debates with the conductor over which side should be run over by the trolley. The group that loses the debate sees all their characters killed, and the game resets for the next round.

This site has a Zoom friendly version of Trial by Trolley .

16. Virtual Werewolf

Virtual Werewolf is the online version of the popular game of deception. To play this game, privately message everyone their role. These roles should include a werewolf, a medic, a hunter, a seer, and villagers. Once everyone knows who they are, gather your coworkers in a Zoom room.

Declare night has fallen, and have everyone close their eyes. During each round, let the werewolf eat someone, the medic attempt to save someone, and the seer guess who the werewolf is. To keep the mystery alive, have the werewolf, the medic, and the seer submit their responses through private message. Then, declare that the sun is rising, and reveal if the werewolf succeeded. Let everyone discuss who they suspect is the werewolf, and vote players out each round. If the werewolf survives until the end, they win.

Here is a step by step guide to play Werewolf online .

17. Zoom Robot Training

To play Robot Training, ask one of your colleagues to share their screen. Then, using step-by-step directions, proceed to dictate the steps necessary to complete an action on that screen. For example, ask the player to pull up Microsoft Paint and provide instructions on how to draw a cat. The point of Robot Training is to develop your coworkers’ communication and cooperation skills, which is helpful for team building.

Here is a list of communication games to play at work .

18. Virtual Guess Who?

Guess Who? is a Zoom game that challenges players to identify an opponent’s chosen person. For example, a player might ask, “does your person wear glasses?” If the opponent says yes, then the player would eliminate the cards of any non-glasses wearers, and vice versa.

To play Guess Who? on Zoom:

  • Choose a random coworker.
  • Allow all other players to take turns guessing traits.
  • When eliminated, the attendee will stop their webcam, and can continue to play.
  • The game ends when only one person remains, and the turn-taker confirms the identity of the person.

Since you and your coworkers know each other, you do not need to limit guesses to physical traits such as clothes or hair colors. For example, a player may guess, “has your person been with the company for more than ten years?” or “did your person travel abroad this year?” Players should try to confirm the identity in as few questions as possible.

Here are more question games to play with teams .

19. Zoom Pictionary

Pictionary is a classic board game that is easy to adapt for remote teams. To play Pictionary online, you share screens and select the whiteboard app in Zoom. The drawing teammate will receive a prompt: you can use an online Pictionary generator to choose a word. The playing team has one minute to guess the drawing. If the team does not guess before the minute expires, then other teams have a chance to steal.

20. Zoom Charades

Charades is one of the best games to play over Zoom. To start playing Zoom Charades, split players into two teams. Then, use a random charades generator to find a word to act out in front of the camera. Since an important aspect of charades is that players cannot use spoken words to express the prompt, mute participants when it is the player’s turn to act. Whichever team can guess the most prompts correctly wins the game.

Here is a tool to generate random charades ideas .

21. Virtual Mystery Singer

If you are familiar with The Masked Singer , then you may already be familiar with this game format. For this game, have multiple participants enter the Zoom call with their video turned off and with an alias as their name. Then, let each competitor cover one minute of a song. At the end of each round, have audience members vote for a favorite singer using Zoom’s polling feature. Once voters narrow down the singer to an absolute favorite, ask the audience to guess who the last surviving singer is.

22. Who Wins the Bracket?

If your team is a fan of tournament brackets, then this game is the one for you. Who Wins the Bracket? seeks to find the ultimate winner of a particular category by pitting representatives of that category against each other until only one winner is left.

Some examples of Who Wins the Bracket? topics are:

  • Best snack food
  • Best Marvel superhero
  • Best Disney prince
  • Best cuisine
  • Best 90’s song
  • Best movie dad

To determine who is the best of each of these categories, set up a tournament bracket. As you proceed further down the brackets, your game will come closer and closer to the final winner.

Here are more workplace competitions you can adapt to play on Zoom.

23. Spot the Difference

Like many kids, I grew up reading the funny papers, and got pretty good at solving spot the difference puzzles. These riddles would show the audience two nearly identical illustrations and challenge viewers to find the variations. You can adapt the game for Zoom meetings with the breakout room feature.

  • The group will split into teams of two to five people.
  • All teams will have one minute to study the screen before entering breakout rooms.
  • Within breakout rooms, the teams will decide one background object to change.
  • Teams will rejoin the main room.
  • Players will hunt for differences, and make guesses by typing in the chat box.
  • The first player to spot the difference wins a point for the team.

You can play as many rounds as you like. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins.

Pro tip : Setting ground rules is helpful. For example, the moved object must be at least three inches large. You could also narrow the choices by asking your coworkers who did not make a change to black-out webcams one by one.

24. Read my Lips

Many of us have been in a Zoom meeting when a presenter’s audio cut out or the speaker forgot to take the microphone off mute. Read my lips turns this awkward or frustrating situation into a fun game.

To play, one participant will mute the mic, and then speak a word or phrase. The other players must try to guess the word or phrase correctly. Players have one minute to figure out the message. The turn-taker can also give clues by using the chat box, if necessary.

25. Story Races

Crafting a story one line at a time is a common team building activity, and a fun group activity on Zoom. By using the chat feature on Zoom, you can turn the exercise into a race.

Here is how:

  • Elect one team member as the story master.
  • The story master will begin to tell a tale.
  • At random, the story master will stop to let other attendees add details.
  • The first answer in the chat box becomes part of the story.

The story master can either speak the story or type out the tale in the chat box. The story master also has the power to veto the “first answer” in favor of a more creative option.

Pro tip: Record the meeting or copy and paste the story into a new document.

26. The Counting Game

In this game, your coworkers must count to ten. If any players say a number simultaneously, then you start over at one. Reading body language and making eye contact is more challenging during video meetings, and it is important for adults to learn this skill. Savvy virtual employees can even devise strategies to play the game more effectively.

27. Virtual Musical Chairs

For Virtual Musical Chairs, instead of stealing chairs before the music ends, the last participant left dancing when the music ends loses the round, and wins at life.

To play musical chairs on Zoom, create a Spotify playlist with dance tunes. Once everyone is in the Zoom room, start playing songs, pausing at random and phasing out the last player who is still dancing. As each participant is eliminated, ask them to turn off cameras to help keep track of who is still playing. Keep broadcasting great dance tunes until only the winner is left.

28. Zoom Game Shows

Zoom game shows are a fun game format for Zoom calls. To play these games, you can use online apps, or emulate the experience using slideshows and spreadsheets. The most popular game shows for remote teams are Jeopardy and Family Feud, since they are a good balance of knowing and guessing.

Check our our list of online game show ideas , this guide to playing Jeopardy online , and this guide to coworker feud .

29. Guess The Movie

For the movie buffs at your office, Guess That Movie is one of the best Zoom games. Prior to the game starting, curate a YouTube playlist with movie scenes. Then, when playing Guess That Movie, mute all participants and play the movie scene without revealing which film the clip is from. Then, ask the players to submit the name of the movie in Zoom’s chat box. The first person who guesses the film correctly wins the round. Try searching “best movie scenes of all time” or “top movie clips” on YouTube to put together your list.

30. Zoom Games in the App Marketplace

Zoom’s App Marketplace is relatively new, and so you may not be familiar with the options. These games are built specifically for the Zoom platform, and integrate features like audio, video and clicking to facilitate the rounds. Some of the games are familiar, like Heads Up! and Werewolf, while others may be new to you, like Just Say the Word! or Dive.

Zoom games in the App Marketplace

Check out our post with the best Zoom apps and the full catalog of Zoom Marketplace Games .

Final Thoughts

Playing virtual games on Zoom with coworkers is a fun way to make meetings more engaging. Especially with adults, these games will help bring joy to the workplace, and support meaningful team building.

You can either plan a dedicated 60 minutes or so to play your games, or include a few quick virtual team games at the beginning of your Zoom call as an icebreaker activity.

Next, check our lists of Zoom drinking games , Zoom meeting ideas , virtual party games , online games for groups , and this one with dozens of virtual team building activities .

We also have a list of quick team building activities for conference calls , list of online board games , list of virtual team challenges , and Christmas Zoom games .

FAQ: Zoom Games

Here are some of the most common questions about playing games over Zoom with coworkers.

What are Zoom games?

Zoom games are fun activities you can play with friends and coworkers over the video conferencing platform Zoom. These games may include Bingo, Charades and Werewolf. The purpose of these games is to make the meeting more fun and engaging, and to do team building remotely. These activities are also known as “Zoom meeting games”, “Zoom party games” and “Zoom group activities.”

What free online games can you play on Zoom?

Two free online games to play on Zoom are Lightning Scavenger Hunts and Five Fingers. For online scavenger hunts, send your attendees to retrieve items like “your favorite mug” or the “last book you read”. For Five Fingers, everyone puts up five fingers, and the host names life experiences like “made pasta from scratch” or “visited three countries”. Any player that has that life experience puts a finger down.

What are the requirements to play games over Zoom?

For most Zoom games, no special equipment is needed. Anyone with an internet enabled device and decent WiFi should be able to participate. In some cases, you may want to use the breakout rooms feature.

Are Zoom games effective for remote employee engagement?

Yes! Playing games over Zoom and doing group activities on Zoom is a great way to connect with coworkers and other teammates. You can do a virtual meeting dedicated to these games, such as a virtual happy hour, or include a quick game at the beginning of your meeting.

What drinking games can you play on Zoom?

Most drinking games that you can play in person also work over Zoom. For example, Around the World, Cheers to the Governor, and even Beer Pong. For Beer Pong, just setup a cup on your desk and shoot ping-pong balls or little balls of paper into it.

What team building activities can you do on Zoom with coworkers?

Many team building activities are Zoom friendly. For example, you can do icebreaker questions, games like Never Have I Ever, and online team building Bingo. Most offline activities that revolve around talking and listening can be adapted to a Zoom format.

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45+ Virtual Valentines Day Ideas for Kindergarten Parties (2024)

F inding the perfect virtual valentines day ideas for kindergarten, can be tough but don’t fret, you’re not alone in this and we’ve got the scoop on some fun virtual options!

45+ Fun Virtual Valentines Day Party Ideas for Kindergarten

We’ve prepared a list of over 45 creative ideas that can turn your virtual Valentine’s Day party into a memorable adventure.

From online storytelling sessions to DIY crafts, these ideas are just the tip of the iceberg.

Virtual Valentine’s Day Themed Crafts

Diving into the heart of creativity, let’s explore some engaging and easy-to-make Valentine’s crafts that you can create and share virtually with your kindergarten friends.

Why not start with heart-shaped crafts? They’re a classic symbol of Valentine’s Day and a fun way for students to express their feelings.

You could cut out hearts from paper or even make a themed heart-shaped mobile using string and colorful paper .

Next, consider creating themed crafts. How about crafting adorable Valentine’s Day animals like love birds or heart-butterflies?

They’re simple, fun and perfect valentines day activities for kids.

Show off your creations during a virtual Valentine’s Day party, giving your kindergarten buddies a chance to admire your work.

Online Zoom Storytelling Session

Moving on to our next delightful activity, imagine curling up with a great Valentine’s Day story during an engaging online storytelling session.

This is one of the best virtual Valentine’s Day ideas for kindergarten, as it allows for a cozy, interactive experience right from the comfort of your own home.

Using Zoom or any video conferencing platform, teachers, or even parents, can read a Valentine’s story to the little learners.

The ‘share your screen’ feature can be used to display vibrant illustrations from the book , making the story come alive for students.

This virtual learning activity isn’t just entertaining but also enhances their listening skills.

With Zoom calls, an online storytelling session can transform a regular day into an enchanting Valentine’s Day celebration.

Digital Scavenger Hunt Brain Building Game

Next up on our list of virtual Valentine’s Day activities is a thrilling digital scavenger hunt, where you’re not just stuck in front of a screen, but actively engaged in a fun, interactive quest.

This day scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to add excitement to your virtual Valentine’s day party.

Hosting a virtual scavenger hunt is simple. You’ll provide a list of Valentine-themed items or clues, and the kids will search their homes to find them.

This fun virtual activity not only keeps them entertained, but it’s also a great brain building game that encourages problem-solving skills.

These day activities for school can be creatively executed through Zoom games, making them one of the preferred digital Valentine’s day activities for kids.

Virtual Valentine’s Day Dance Party

After the thrill of the digital scavenger hunt, it’s time to get those little hearts pumping with a lively virtual dance party.

This is a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, especially in these socially distant Valentine’s Day times.

  • Set the stage by sending out virtual Valentine’s Day cards inviting your child’s friends to the day dance party.
  • Use a conferencing platform to host your party. Make sure to choose kid-friendly tunes and have a few dance contests to keep the fun rolling.
  • After the dance party, encourage the kids to share their Valentines Day party ideas for the next virtual gathering.

This virtual Valentine’s approach won’t only keep everyone safe, but also create lasting memories as they celebrate Valentine’s Day together, yet apart.

Heart-shaped Snack Making and Virtual Cooking Class

With the dance party wrapping up, it’s time to turn your kitchen into a heart-shaped snack factory, offering a delicious twist to your virtual Valentine’s Day celebration.

Heart-shaped snacks making can be a fun way to incorporate day activities into your Valentine’s Day party.

Try simple valentines day crafts like cutting sandwiches, fruits, or cheese into heart shapes . This sweet treat won’t only tickle their taste buds but also fuel their creativity.

You could also plan a special Valentine’s Day meal with heart-shaped pizzas or pancakes.

These ideas for virtual Valentine’s Day aren’t just about food. They’re about creating memories.

DIY Decorations for Valentine’s Day Party Idea

Once your kitchen has transformed into a heart-shaped snack factory, it’s time to spark that creativity further and let your living room dazzle with DIY Valentine’s decorations.

  • Card-making : Let the kids get their hands colorful with pink and red. Draw cupid, add a valentine’s day vocabulary and let the kindness and love flow in every stroke.
  • Printable Decorations : Create a digital design or download printable ones. Involve the kids in cutting and pasting these around the room.
  • Making Cards : Encourage the kids to make virtual Valentine’s cards to express their love. This not only enhances creativity but also boosts their emotional quotient.

With these DIY Valentine’s decorations, your home will be a beacon of love, ready for a memorable kindergarten party.

Show and Tell Love Edition

Now, let’s put a loving twist on the classic ‘Show and Tell’ activity, turning it into a special Valentine’s Day edition, where your little ones can share their favorite love-themed items or stories.

This ‘Show and Tell Love Edition’ is a great way to build community and connection.

You could ask students to share their favorite Valentines Day card or create digital Valentine’s Day cards, infusing creativity and technology.

It’s a great opportunity for them to say ‘I love you’ in their unique way.

Maybe they need a little encouragement? Throw a dance party afterwards to celebrate their bravery.

Get your students excited about expressing love and friendship, making Valentine’s Day memorable, even in a virtual setting.

Virtual Puppet Show

Dive into a world of imagination and creativity by hosting a virtual puppet show for your kindergarten class this Valentine’s Day.

Transform this classic activity into a digital game to play, bursting with fun and adventure.

Here’s how:

  • Scavenger Hunt: Kick off the puppet show with a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt. Send virtual clues to the children, encouraging them to find some ideas around their homes.
  • Puppet Making: Guide the kids to create their puppets using available materials. They could even design valentines cards turned puppets, adding a little love to their creations.
  • Showtime: Finally, let the puppet show begin! Consider sending Valentine’s day gifts to the best performances to keep the excitement high.

Check out our list of other virtual Valentine’s Day ideas to make the day unforgettable!

Online Card Making Class

Building on the creativity stirred up by the puppet show, why not keep the artistic energy flowing with an online card-making class for your kindergarten students?

This post contains a suggestion for one of the easiest ways to engage kids in a creative activity in virtual learning environments.

You can easily set up a class using Google Slides, where your students can select one template from a variety of Valentine’s Day ecards.

Guide them to customize their ecard, encouraging them to share their favorite colors, shapes, and messages.

Once they’re finished, they can learn how easy to send their creations to their classmates or family.

This online card making class doesn’t only boost their creativity, but also teaches them digital skills in a fun, engaging way.

Valentine’s Day Bingo

Ready for a game of Valentine’s Day Bingo that’ll get your students excited and engaged?

This virtual activity is an excellent way to teach numbers, colors, and holiday-themed vocabulary.

  • Start by creating a day video to explain the rules. You might even make it a movie night where kids can eat Valentine’s day chocolate and play along.
  • Next, use conversation hearts instead of traditional markers. Get creative! Use a toothpick to write numbers or letters on each heart.
  • Finally, if you’re feeling adventurous, try incorporating an online cooking class. Students can learn to make their own conversation hearts or other Valentine’s treats.

Whether it’s through a Facetime call or a group charades game, make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with bingo.

DIY Valentine’s Jewelry

After mastering the fun of Valentine’s Day Bingo, why not tap into the creative side of your students with a DIY Valentine’s Jewelry project?

This activity isn’t just about crafting; it’s about expressing love and friendship in a tangible way. Choose a lively playlist and let the tunes set a festive mood.

As you guide your students through the steps, incorporate a game of try to guess. For example, you might ask them to guess how many beads they’ll need for a bracelet .

This keeps the process interactive, engaging their minds as well as their hands.

Crafting Valentine’s jewelry is more than a project; it’s an opportunity for your students to create, share, and celebrate love on this special day.

Virtual Valentine’s Day Parade

As the day’s festivities continue, why not cap it off with a Virtual Valentine’s Day Parade, letting your students showcase their Valentine’s Day crafts and costumes right from the comfort of their homes?

  • Admire the Creativity: Each vibrant display of arts, crafts, and costumes can leave you in awe of the creativity your student’s possess.
  • Foster Community: This event not only celebrates Valentine’s Day but also fosters a sense of community among the students, despite being virtual.
  • Capture Memorable Moments: Don’t forget to capture these precious moments. They’ll serve as a reminder of how much joy can be found, even in times of distance.

Virtual Magic Show

Keeping the momentum of the festivities going, why not sprinkle a little enchantment into the mix with a Virtual Magic Show?

It’s a fantastic way to captivate the kids and keep their spirits high. Just imagine the little faces light up as they watch tricks, and illusions performed live on screen!

You could hire a professional magician who offers virtual performances, or find a magic tutorial online and have a teacher or parent take the stage.

Ensure that the tricks are easy to follow and suitable for your kindergartners’ attention span.

Don’t forget to allow time for the kids to try their own tricks afterwards. A Virtual Magic Show is just the twist your virtual Valentine’s Day party needs to be fun and memorable!

Online Sing-Along Session

To keep the party rocking, why not host an online sing-along session that’s sure to get those little voices ringing with joy and laughter?

Imagine the sight: tiny faces lit up by screen-glow, eyes sparkling with merriment as they belt out their favorite tunes.

Here’s how to make it happen:

  • Choose a selection of age-appropriate love songs. Think nursery rhymes with a Valentine’s twist!
  • Share the lyrics beforehand, so parents can practice with their little ones.
  • Use interactive platforms like Zoom where kids can see their friends singing along too – it’s a virtual choir of cuteness!

Virtual Balloon Pop Game

After your little ones have sung their hearts out, let’s switch gears to a lively ‘Virtual Balloon Pop Game’ sure to keep the fun soaring.

Imagine a screen full of vibrant balloons , each hiding a delightful surprise or a mini-challenge. Your kiddos, armed with their virtual pins, will pop the balloons one by one.

The popped balloon might reveal a Valentine’s Day joke, a quick trivia question, or a cute love bug demanding a silly face or a twirl.

It’s a game of laughter, learning, and surprises; it embodies the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

The excitement of what’s inside each balloon will have your kids hooked, making this virtual party a hit.

Online Heart-shaped Puzzles

Let’s dive into the world of online heart-shaped puzzles, a charming twist to traditional puzzle-solving that infuses a dash of love into every piece.

Imagine your little ones piecing together hearts, not just any hearts, but those filled with colors and images of all things Valentine’s.

Here are three reasons why it’s a winning idea:

  • It’s Interactive : The digital platform allows your child to drag and drop puzzle pieces, engaging their fine motor skills.
  • It’s Educational : These puzzles can be laced with letters or numbers, turning fun into a learning opportunity.
  • It’s Heartwarming : Seeing a heart come together piece by piece is a sweet reflection of love and unity, perfect for Valentine’s day.

Virtual Costume Party

Who says you can’t dress up and party while celebrating Valentine’s Day virtually? Absolutely no one!

Here’s an idea that’ll tickle your fancy – a virtual costume party. Encourage your little ones to don their favorite costumes or better yet, create something unique.

A princess, superhero, or maybe even Cupid himself – the choices are endless!

Set a time for everyone to log on, show off their costumes and strut their stuff. You can even vote for the ‘Best Dressed’ or ‘Most Creative Costume’.

Remember to take plenty of screenshots for keepsakes.

A virtual costume party not only adds fun to the celebration, it also encourages creativity and self-expression.

This Valentine’s day, let’s party in style, virtually!

Valentine’s Day Charades

Once the virtual costume parade wraps up and the ‘Best Dressed’ has been crowned, it’s time to kick up the fun a notch with Valentine’s Day Charades.

This game, dear reader, is sure to bring a riot of laughter to your kindergarten party.

  • Prepare the Charades: You’ll need to create a list of Valentine’s day-themed prompts. Think Cupid, hearts, love letters, and the like.
  • Explain the Rules: Since we’re dealing with kindergarteners, keep it simple. If they mime ‘Cupid’, everyone should shout out guesses until someone gets it right!
  • Let the Fun Begin: Encourage each child to take a turn. Remember, it’s not about winning, it’s about giggles and shared moments of joy.

Enjoy the pure, heartwarming hilarity this Valentine’s Day with Charades!

Online Painting Class

Ever thought about bringing out the inner Picasso in your kindergarteners this Valentine’s Day with an online painting class?

Well, it’s a fantastic way to celebrate the occasion while fostering creativity.

Online painting classes are interactive, fun, and can be tailored specifically for the kindergarten age group.

You can find countless classes led by skilled instructors who know how to capture kids’ attention.

They’ll guide your little ones through step-by-step painting projects, like a heart-themed masterpiece.

Plus, it’s not just about the finished product – it’s about the process. Your kindergarteners will learn about colors, shapes, and techniques, all while expressing themselves creatively.

Virtual Pin the Heart Game

After your little artists have washed their paintbrushes, it’s time to keep the fun rolling with a classic party game adapted for the virtual world – the Virtual Pin the Heart Game.

Here’s how you play:

  • Take a screenshot of a large heart design and share your screen.
  • Ask each child to close their eyes and direct their ‘pin’ ( a sticker , a small heart drawing, etc.) to the heart on the screen.
  • The closest one wins!

The suspense of guessing, the thrill of the challenge, and the joy of winning will surely draw giggles and cheers.

This game not only keeps children engaged but also nurtures their listening skills and spatial awareness.

Heart-shaped Cookie Decorating

Next up on your virtual Valentine’s Day agenda is a deliciously sweet activity: Heart-shaped Cookie Decorating!

This activity won’t only satisfy the little ones’ sweet tooth but also stir their creativity.

Here’s how it works: Prepare some heart-shaped cookies ahead of time. When it’s time for the party, each child grabs their cookie, icing, and sprinkles .

Via video call, you can guide them through the process of decorating their cookies.

You’ll show them how to spread the icing, sprinkle the decorations, and create a tasty masterpiece.

It’s a hands-on, interactive, and tasty activity that will surely fill their day with love and sugar.

Remember, the goal isn’t perfection, but to have fun and feel the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

Online Valentine’s Day Quiz

Once those sugar-coated masterpieces have been crafted, it’s time to put your Valentine’s Day knowledge to the test with an online quiz!

This can be a fun, engaging activity for both parents and kids. Here’s how you can set it up:

  • Choose or Create a Quiz: There are plenty of online quizzes available, specifically designed for kids. You could also create your own, making sure to include questions about the history of Valentine’s Day, its traditions, and symbols.
  • Make it Interactive: Use a platform that allows the children to respond in real time. This makes the quiz more exciting and interactive.
  • Reward Participation: It’s not about who wins or loses, it’s about participating. So, reward every child for their effort, making them feel special on this day of love.

Valentine’s Day Video Origami Class

Unfold your creativity with a virtual origami class, perfect for keeping little hands busy and minds engaged this Valentine’s Day.

Picture it: your kids, huddled around the computer screen, eagerly folding paper hearts and bouquets.

They’re learning a new skill, and getting a lesson in patience and precision, too.

You don’t need to be an origami expert to host this event. Many online platforms offer beginner-friendly classes, complete with step-by-step videos and live instructors.

Just make sure you’ve got plenty of colorful paper on hand, and you’re all set.

It’s a unique, interactive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, sure to make your kindergarten party a hit.

Let’s embrace the love, the learning, and the laughter this origami class can bring!

DIY Valentine’s Day Crowns

After your little ones have mastered the art of folding delicate origami hearts, why not let them continue their creative journey by making their own DIY Valentine’s Day crowns?

Having your students make these Valentine’s Day crowns not only fosters creativity, but also promotes fine motor skills. Here’s a simple three-step guide:

  • Begin by cutting a crown shape from a piece of cardstock . Decorate it with heart stickers, glitter, or anything your child loves.
  • Next, measure the crown around your child’s head. Trim the excess and secure it with tape or staples.
  • Finally, watch as your child proudly parades their Valentine’s Day crown, their face beaming with joy and satisfaction.

Involving your child in a fun, creative task like this will surely make their Valentine’s Day unforgettable.

Virtual Interactive Games for Your Valentine’s Day Party

Let’s ramp up the fun by diving into a selection of engaging virtual interactive games, perfect for your kindergarten Valentine’s Day party.

First up is a virtual treasure hunt. You’ll hide virtual hearts around the virtual classroom, and kids will have a blast hunting for them.

Next, consider a game of Valentine’s Day bingo. Use themed images like hearts, candies , and Cupid’s arrow instead of numbers.

How about a virtual card-making competition? The kids can use online drawing tools to create their masterpieces.

Lastly, you can’t go wrong with a classic game of ‘pass the love letter’, adapted for the virtual world.

These games aren’t just fun, they’ll also boost the kids’ creativity and teamwork skills.

Choosing Your Favorite Virtual Valentines Day Activities for School

So there you have it! Over 45 unique and fun virtual Valentine’s Day ideas to make your kindergarten party a hit!

From crafting sessions and storytelling to a digital scavenger hunt, there’s something for every little heart to enjoy.

Don’t forget the virtual dance party and heart-shaped snack making. These activities are sure to bring a smile to their faces and create wonderful memories.

So, gear up, log in, and let the Valentine’s Day fun begin!

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