The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA 367: Gamify ELA Review with a Colorful Memory Game
Feb 26, 2025
Dive into the nostalgic charm of a classic memory game and discover how it can revolutionize ELA reviews. Learn innovative ways to customize memory cards for any material, boosting student engagement and retention. Hear personal stories of family fun and the competitive spirit that makes game playing so memorable. This episode explores the intersection of play and learning, showing how gamification can transform traditional classroom activities into exciting experiences.
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Betsy's Memory Game Experience
- Betsy Potash shares a personal memory of playing the game Memory during her childhood and as a parent.
- Her daughter was beating her consistently by age four, highlighting the game's engaging nature.
Gamify ELA With Memory Game
- Use the classic Memory game mechanics to gamify ELA content by pairing related concepts on cards.
- Playing turns with flipping cards and collecting matched pairs can make review interactive and memorable.
Design Custom Memory Game Cards
- Create custom Memory cards pairing terms with definitions, examples, or synonyms to match any ELA topic.
- This method adds playfulness to reviewing materials like literary devices, poetic devices, vocab, and citation formats.