Nihongo relay
Students compete in teams to read hiragana colour words and match them to the corresponding colour cards.
Preparation (Whole class)
Prepare a set of the following items for each team:
・a box containing 4 cards with the words しろ、くろ、あか、あお
・4 colour cards (white, black, red and blue)
・a balloon made from origami or newspaper
Set up a table for the boxes with the hiragana cards.
Place the four coloured cards on the table.
Procedure
1. Students revise colour words using the flashcards.
2. Using the PPT, the teacher explains the rules of the relay.
3. Students divide into teams and start the relay.
Variations
This game can be used for various word groups such as animals, food, numbers and Hiragana/Katakana/Kanji recognitions.
