While it’s clear that children and beginners shine brighter when playing, it’s also true that adults and advanced learners enjoy competition and lighter moments in class. Quite the contrary, games are perfect for practicing vocabulary and targeting grammar thus increasing camaraderie through light competition, boosting energy levels, reducing stress, promoting problem-solving, and buying more focused lesson time later in the hour. Despite what great Aunt Sylvie may think, play time in class is not “wasted” time. While their class time with you is just one component of their lives, it’s very likely an important one for them professionally and personally. Like you, your students have come to class carrying baggage from their day. And remember: Unless you’re teaching open heart surgery, sky-diving, or how to safely direct a space mission back to Earth, you can be sure that play is an entirely appropriate addition to your classroom! Why play? In fact, playing games increases motivation by helping students relax, open up, and get out of their heads while learning. But that doesn’t mean students shouldn’t have fun while doing it. “I hope my students’ eyes glaze over in class,” said no teacher, ever. “I really want to be bored witless,” said no student, ever.
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