ESL Asking the Time — Remember this Game??
October 10, 2008 8:33 am UncategorizedWho remembers playing “What time is it Mr. Fox?” when you were little?
This is a great game for practice asking the time and for counting. It worked pretty well for students 2-6 years old for me. Basically, they have to be young enough to still think it’s pretty fun to be chased. It’s also good for new students, because they do it as a group and don’t have to worry too much about being singled out.
In case you don’t remember how to play:
1. Play outside or in a large area. Students all line up and one end of the area and the teacher stands at the other. The teacher should have his or her back to the students.
2. Students shout “What time is it Shannon Sensei?” (You can use Mr. Fox or your own name.)
3. You choose a number 1-12 and say “It’s __o’clock.”
4. Students then walk that many steps.
5. They ask again.
6. Repeat until you feel they are quite close to you. Then when they ask what time it is, you say “Dinner time!” and chase after them. For younger kids, it’s a little less scary to say “It’s tickle time!”
Have fun!
Love,
Shannon
