Kind Words Race
Two teams race along the board, choosing and saying kind replies to friends in everyday moments like greeting, sharing, taking turns, saying sorry and asking for help.
A free Classic Board Game Race for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Kind replies: what to say to a friend.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Friend says hi. Wave and say: Hi, how are you?
- Ask a friend: Can I play too?
- Friend is sad. Say: Are you okay?
- Act out giving a toy. Say: Here you go!
- Ask a friend: Do you want to play ball?
- You bump a friend. Choose: Sorry! or Move!
- Team: give a thumbs up. Say: Good job!
- Ask a friend: Can you help me, please?
- Draw a heart in the air. Say: Thank you!
- Friend has a new bag. Say: I like your ___!
- Act out sharing a snack. Say: Do you want some?
- Ask a friend: What game do you like?
- Team: wave goodbye. Say: See you tomorrow!
- Friend wins a game. Choose: Well done! or Not fair!
- Ask a friend: Is it my turn or your turn?
- Act out waiting in line. Say: You go first!
- Show a sad face. Friend asks: What is wrong?
- ⭐ Ask a friend: Do you want to sit with me?
- Friend drops pencils. Say: Let me help you!
- Team: high five! Say: We are a good team!
- Friend says thank you. Act and say: You are welcome!
- ⭐ Ask a friend: Can I have a turn, please?
- A new friend comes. Say: Hi! My name is ___.
- ⭐ Team: say one kind thing to every player.
Printable worksheet
This Classic Board Game Race comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Core sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Answer the card · Answer with a full sentence.
- The board game on paper
Part 1: Answer the card
Answer with a full sentence.
- A new friend comes. Say: Hi! My name is ___.
- Friend says thank you. Act and say: You are welcome!
- Team: give a thumbs up. Say: Good job!