Giochiamo Tutti Insieme contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games for use either in the classroom or at home, which teach and reinforce essential Italian vocabulary. These tried and tested games provide children with a fun way of practising speaking and listening to Italian and help them to become more confident Italian speakers. The instructions for each game list the objectives and the key words, together with a clear explanation of how to set up and play the game. Extensions and variations enable the games to be used over and over again in many different ways.

Table of Contents

All the games involve speaking, and most can be adapted to practise alternative language. See individual game descriptions for ideas. Introduction Games involving speech and action Buongiorno ball game - introductions Colour relay - colours Slap down numbers - numbers Calling all animals - animals Games particularly involving writing/spelling Domino months - months Write back - numbers Rhyming pairs - familiar words Spelling snake - any language Sort yourself out - familiar words Silly sentences - familiar words Games involving cards/boards and speech/writing Wacky meals - food House designers - rooms Super sporty week - sports/days Weather reporters - weather Triple time - time The best/worst day ever at school - school subjects/time Like it or not - likes and dislikes A tour of Italy - transport/places in Italy Quiz corners - any language Rock, paper, scissors - any language