Snack Stack Sprint
A 24-space board game where young learners speak about snacks they like, eat, and share. Players land on spaces and answer questions, do actions, or complete speaking tasks in pairs and teams. Real communicative gaps: finding out what classmates prefer, agreeing on team choices, and describing snack experiences.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: snacks.
Speaking prompts on the board
- Ask your partner: What is your favourite snack and why do you like it?
- Act out eating a snack without using your hands. Your team guesses what it is.
- Describe your favourite snack using three words. Your partner tries to guess it.
- Your team must agree: Is fruit or chocolate a better snack? Explain why.
- Ask your partner: What snack did you eat yesterday? When did you eat it?
- Stand up and mime opening a packet of crisps. Make the sound too!
- Compare two snacks: Which one is healthier and which one tastes better?
- Ask your partner: Do you eat snacks at school? What do you bring?
- Explain what snack you would take on a picnic and why you chose it.
- Your team has 30 seconds to agree on the best snack for a birthday party.
- Act out being very hungry and choosing a snack from a shop shelf.
- Describe a snack you have never eaten before. Would you try it?
- Ask your partner: What snack do you eat when you feel sad or happy?
- Show with your hands how big or small your favourite snack is.
- Discuss with your group: Which snack costs the most money?
- You have 30 seconds to describe a snack and your team guesses it.
- Ask your partner: Can you cook or make a snack? What can you make?
- Act out being a shopkeeper selling snacks. Your partner buys one.
- Explain which snack is good for your body and which is not so good.
- Your team must agree: What is the worst snack? Explain your reasons.
- Describe a snack you ate on your last birthday or special day.
- Ask your partner: Do you like sweet or salty snacks? Why?
- Act out being tired and eating a snack to feel better. Show your face!
- Compare snacks from your country and another country. Which do you prefer?