Bring excitement and creativity into your ESL classroom with this fun animal guessing game! Students describe animals using words related to color, body parts, action verbs, adjectives, and places while classmates try to guess which animal is being described. This activity helps students build fluency, expand vocabulary, and practice forming complete descriptive sentences.
Sometimes, learners struggle to organize vocabulary to describe animals accurately — that’s why this set includes a brainstorming worksheet for students to collect words in advance and a flap book filled with helpful “hint” words. These supports make it perfect for independent or small group work where students can play without teacher assistance.
This guessing game is an excellent icebreaker and a fantastic way to review vocabulary. It’s a proven hit for ESL, ELL, and EFL classrooms!
What’s Included
- 20 printable animal “What am I?” cards
- Descriptive vocabulary brainstorming worksheet
- Black & white flap book
- Full-color flap book version
How to Assemble and Use
Print and laminate the cards and flap books for long-lasting classroom use. Students take turns describing the animal on their card using descriptive vocabulary while others guess. The brainstorming worksheet can be completed as a pre-activity or homework to help students prepare. Ideal for centers, group work, or class warm-ups.
Why Teachers Love It
- Encourages speaking, listening, and inferencing skills
- Perfect for ESL, ELL, and EFL learners
- Supports vocabulary development with visual aids
- Fun and interactive for all ages
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Pair It With
Pair this printable animal guessing game with the digital version — ESL Animal Vocabulary Guessing Game Boom Cards™ — to extend the fun and reinforce descriptive language skills through digital practice.
Also Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
Prefer shopping on TpT? Find it here: What Am I? Guess the Animal – Inferencing Game for Kids (Set 2) .