You know those moments when your lesson is solid…but the engagement just isn’t there?
The content is fine.
Your plans are done.
But the class energy is low, and you can feel it slipping.
You don’t want to redo the lesson.
You just want something to wake it up a bit.
That’s exactly where silly games come in.
Silly games are themed game boards you pair with your own questions. Each correct answer lets students add something silly to the scene, so the lesson keeps moving while the class stays engaged.
For example:
In The Goofy Pirate Ship, students decide which silly items to add to their ship—like a treasure chest full of pizza or pirates playing hide-and-seek.
In Escape from the Bakery, each correct answer lets students add silly baked goods that are trying to escape being eaten.
The scene grows.
The class stays focused.
Everyone wants a turn.
One of the biggest reasons silly games work so well is because they don’t include academic content on purpose.
That means:
Silly games don’t replace your teaching. They simply layer onto what you’re already doing and give students a fun reason to stay engaged while they practice.
Want to see what a Silly Game actually looks like? Grab a free sample below and try it with a lesson you already have planned.
Because silly games are flexible, teachers use them in lots of different ways throughout the day.
Centers
Set up a Silly Game station where students rotate through questions and slowly build the scene.
Whole Group
Ask questions aloud and let the class earn silly pieces together as a shared goal.
Digital Independent Practice
Students answer questions digitally and add silly elements on their own.
Small Groups
Use silly games during guided groups as a low-pressure way to practice targeted skills.
Racing in Teams
Split students into teams and race to see who can complete the scene first.
Same learning.
Same lesson plan.
Just way more buy-in.
The Silly Games Bundle is a growing bundle of 30 themes!.
When you grab it now, you lock in the lowest price it will ever be and automatically receive all future silly games at no extra cost. The full bundle will include 30 unique games by June 2026.
If you love tools that make lessons feel more engaging without adding prep, this bundle was made for you.
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