Viking Families in Britain
Young learners move around a 24-space board, landing on spaces that prompt them to speak about Viking family life, homes, and daily activities. Pair talk, group sharing, and simple presentations build A2 speaking confidence through concrete, playful prompts tied to Viking settlement themes.
A free Board Game for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: Vikings settled in Britain, brought their families.
Speaking prompts on the board
- START: Say your name and one family member's name.
- Tell your partner: What room is in your house?
- Act out: Show how you sit by a fire. What do you do?
- Pair share: Do Vikings have wooden walls? Why?
- Say: A Viking house has a roof made of ___. (thatch)
- Ask your group: Who makes cloth? What do they use?
- Tell us: Do you have a fence around your home?
- Pair talk: What is inside a Viking bowl? Name two things.
- Act it out: Pretend you are a Viking weaver. Show us!
- Say to your partner: Vikings brought their ___ to Britain.
- Group game: Name three things Vikings used fire for.
- Quick chat: Do you have coins? What do you buy?
- Tell the group: Where is the fire in a Viking house?
- Pair share: What is a thatched roof? Describe it.
- Say: A Viking family has ___ people. How many in yours?
- FINISH: Tell us your favourite Viking fact!