Scoot!

I'm sure you have all heard of the game Scoot, right? It's where the children scoot from desk to desk or seat to seat, answering questions. Truth be told, this game is nothing short of brilliant! Here are 6 reasons why I love this game:

1. The children don't realize they are being assessed.
2. The children don't realize they are doing work.
3. The children are actively learning as they stand and scoot around the room.
4. The children are doing some serious thinking (reading, responding, and making sure they write their answers in the correct boxes.)
5. There are so many skills you can reinforce by playing this game.
6. It's fun to say, "Start...Stop...Stand...Scoot...Sit...Start...etc."

Yesterday, my first graders played their first game of Scoot. I used my ABC Order game. 

They were so excited! Before the game actually began, we practiced scooting a few times. This is a must! We also practiced how to use the recording sheet. They did so well!

This is them scooting to a new seat.

Here are two girls working hard, but not realizing they are working!

Here is our victory cheer! They were so proud of themselves for succeeding at their first game of scoot. After this picture, they collectively asked me when we can play again!

These cards can also be used as task cards for a great center activity. Just leave the cards and recording sheets at a center and students can read the task cards and record their answers without going from seat to seat. What a fun, independent learning activity! Answer keys are included to make it self-checking.

I have created soooo many different Scoot/Task Card resources because they are always a hit, year after year. Click on each image below to see some them in my store!

Believe it or not, I have even MORE Scoot/Task Card resources! Click here to see ALL of them! There's even several math varieties!