Staff Activity: Clues in the Classroom

This fun and engaging word-guessing game is a hit for teachers and students alike! Players team up to share clever clues and help their teammate guess a mystery word—just don’t match clues with anyone else, or they’ll get eliminated! It’s the perfect way to spark laughter, build communication, and boost problem-solving skills while strengthening teamwork in a staff meeting or classroom!

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Alissa Christensen
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How it Works

Try this activity at your next staff meeting and get your team collaborating with a fun and engaging word-guessing game! Staff members will work together by offering clever clues to help their teammate guess a mystery word. It's a great way to boost communication, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build teamwork—all while adding some celebration and friendly competition!

What's included

This set comes with everything you need to jump into the fun—simple activity directions, an example round to get you started, and helpful clue clarifications. There are 16 school-related word cards and 16 student-friendly generic ones for plenty of variety. Plus, the cards come in both color and black-and-white versions so they're ready to roll for your next staff meeting or classroom activity!

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