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Around the World

Two students race to answer a flash card. The winner moves on to challenge the next student, trying to travel all the way around the room. A fast math facts drill.

  • 🎓 Grades K–8
  • ⏱ 10–20 min
  • 👥 Whole class
  • 📦 Low prep
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How to play Around the World

  1. The first student stands next to the second student's desk.
  2. Show a flash card. Whoever answers correctly first wins.
  3. The winner moves on to stand next to the next student; the loser sits in the seat.
  4. Keep going around the room.
  5. A student who makes it all the way around the room is the champion.

Variations

  • Sight words, vocabulary definitions or capitals instead of math facts.

💡 Teacher tips

  • Fast students can dominate. Mix in easier cards so everyone gets a chance to win a round.
How to play Around the World: printable classroom rule card with the steps, time (10–20 min), grades k–8 and prep

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