Around the classroom vocabulary activities

Introduce or revisit words learners encounter during an ordinary school day. Classroom vocabulary is particularly useful for new English learners who need practical language straight away.

Your starting word list

Before you print

Read through the list together. Check that learners know the meaning of each word, and replace words that do not fit your lesson. The generator uses uppercase A–Z letters. A worksheet practises spelling and recognition; introduce new meanings before asking learners to work independently.

A classroom idea

Play a gentle pointing game using objects that are actually in your classroom. Then practise a request such as “May I have a ruler?” with a partner.

Talk about it

Which words can help you ask for something you need?

Choose an activity

• Word search: start with across and down, then add diagonal or backward directions.
• Vocabulary bingo: use the small grid with this list, and call words or definitions.
• Word scramble: rebuild each word and check it against the separate key.

Download the PDF with its answer sheet or print a student-only copy. All topics support A4 and US Letter. For six ways to use your words, visit our vocabulary lesson routine.