Simple and Popular ESL Sentence Game: "Bull's Eye"

[@mayabi2901]

The best teacher in the world continues to make us the happiest and the most professional teachers in the world! Thanks a lot,this merry and active,energetic game is what we defenetly need now at the end of the term )

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much, Maya. I am not the best (not even close) but I certainly appreciate your compliment!

[@Teacher-Val]

@Maria L Thank you very much, Maria!

[@svitlanashulga3327]

The atmospere in the classroom is very warm and joyful. It's obvious the students love and respect their teacher. The game is great! Thanks a lot!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much!

[@afrikaasantiago652]

I don't really care what people say, I'll continue playing these kind of games with my university students. ✌🏻

[@Teacher-Val]

Each game/activity/exercise must have a language point and reinforce what you have taught. :)

[@juniornolo]

It works!, I do it as well. It is an effective way to make students forget that they are studying at school by making them play while reinforcing what they are currently learning.

[@AnneChicRevolution]

I use games for kids for my youngsters students too 😅

[@samwain584]

Loved seeing how happy they all were. Good man putting smiles on so many faces

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much, Sam! :)

[@leonnarosa939]

How cool you are! I enjoy watching any of your lessons. Your students are extremely lucky to have you as a teacher ❤️

[@Teacher-Val]

Hi Leonna! It has been a very long time since the last time someone called me cool. Thank you! :)) I am happy you enjoy my videos!

[@yulicanales8246]

I found this channel by accident. I absolutely love the game activities there are lots of ideas, he is the best!!!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much, Yuli! Welcome to my channel! 🌹

[@kimcrayne3819]

me too!

[@amreenpeerzade8571]

Sir you are a treat to the eye, literally you taught me a new teaching method. Hat's off to you.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you for such an inspiring comment!

[@EUGENIUS60]

Great style , great teaching. Delightful children.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!!!

[@Oksa_L]

I guess this is the mark of being a teacher when you get this video as a KZbin recommendation :D But I am grateful for the algorithm. As a fellow male ESL teacher this is really inspiring. Although, I am still a rookie and quite envious at seeing how good you have the younglings under control. Sometimes I feel like I am wrestling with a force of nature when it is the younger classes... Your way of teaching is definitely something I will strive to move toward. Even when it is sometimes so overwhelming.

[@Teacher-Val]

Wow, thanks! Your comment means the world to me. Classroom management and short attention spans are two things we all struggle with in large classes but, eventually, we all learn to pace our classes just right. Have faith in yourself. It is just a matter of time you spend in your classroom. Experience matters! :))

[@muhammetkahveci7485]

As an ESL teacher in Turkey, I love this game and will certainly use it in my classes. Thank you, sir!

[@Teacher-Val]

Best of luck! Thank you!

[@chinita_doll]

You’re literally the best! Thank you for all these wonderful and amazing teaching methods and examples!!!

[@Teacher-Val]

I'm not the best but thank you for your feedback. It's definitely nice to hear your praise! Thank you!

[@melic.4511]

This is an amazing game.. specilally the teacher! How creative you are! WoW!!!!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!

[@dracofigl4960]

This was amazing! and the kids are so fun! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!

[@karingintings1464]

I'm searching for a fun teaching method for my little students and i found you. Thank you very much sir!

[@Teacher-Val]

I hope this game is a hit with your students. Welcome to my channel! 🌹

[@claudiawinfield1089]

Thank you for sharing this game. The class was great, I just love to watch the kids' reactions. They are learning a lot, congrats.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you for your comment! Yeah, their reaction and involvement is everything.

[@jessicaramirez6492]

Hello Val, you are a great teacher! Thanks for sharing and congratulations, keep up your great spirit😊👌👏👏

[@Teacher-Val]

Thaaaaank you, Jessica!

[@chogenkigirl]

using the simplest game ideas with excellent classroom control techniques you are an ESL guru!!! I will be watching your content and learning, thank you so much.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you so much! Where are you from? What grades are you teaching?

[@chogenkigirl]

@@Teacher-Val I teach primary, secondary and adults, so all levels across the board. And you?

[@Teacher-Val]

@@chogenkigirl I teach grade 4. In the past, I used to teach primary, all levels, and the first year of middle school.

[@lavendermelody9223]

Thank you for sharing the game! I wish I could hold children's attention like you do 👍

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! Children in China are very obedient and have a lot of respect for the teacher. It doesn't mean they don't get rowdy or misbehave. The trick, in my opinion, is to be thoroughly prepared and genuinely show that you care. :)

[@lavendermelody9223]

@@Teacher-Val oh, great! Unfortunately, children in my country (Russia) are not so respectful like in China or Japan, for example. This is why teachers have to try hard to hold their attention 😅 thank you for your pieces of advice, I find them useful!

[@Teacher-Val]

@@lavendermelody9223 Thank you! Yes, there is a great deal of respect for the teacher in China. Many foreign teachers still struggle with classroom management issues but, from what I hear, it is nothing compared to the students in the US or Europe.

[@nasrinahsan9149]

Very fruit full n superb activity

[@haduong8693]

Thank you. I like your videos so much. It is easy to understand and it helps me so much.

[@Teacher-Val]

Happy to hear that! 🙏

[@vallerina1960]

Fantastic teacher!!! Excellent class management. Thank you for sharing your game.

[@Teacher-Val]

Many thanks!

[@vallerina1960]

@@Teacher-Val You could easily be a professional teacher trainer, like the DELTA trainers or the NATGEO trainers...or a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Scholar. You're so talented!! I love your country, too - my mother was from Finland. I've been to all the Baltic states, esp Estonia.

[@Teacher-Val]

@@vallerina1960 Thank you, Valerie! I appreciate it. Actually, I am a teacher trainer (certified TESOL instructor). I run professional development workshops at my school every month. Where are you from?

[@vallerina1960]

@@Teacher-Val Why am I not surprised! You are an extraordinary educator! I'm an American teacher, currently working for the US Air Force in Riyadh. But my MA degree was in Russian literature so I had the opportunity to visit the Baltics several times as a graduate student, long ago. Have you ever considered applying for a Fulbright? Or doing the DELTA?

[@Teacher-Val]

@@vallerina1960 Cooool! Guess what?!! I have two master's, one in management, and one in... wait for it... literature and creative writing!!! I am so happy you are familiar with the Baltics because we are too small to be noticed. I am practically in love with you just because you know where I am from. Haha. :)) I am way too busy to do the DELTA. Plus, I know that CELTA/DELTA focuses primarily on adults and I am teaching the little ones. One of the teachers I am friends with took the CELTA course and it had very little practical application because it was detached from real-life lessons by light years. Sorry, Cambridge! Teaching native speakers and ESL or L2 learners are two VERY different worlds. That is exactly why there are TESOL or TEFL majors at the universities.

[@dani_0885]

Have a like & a new follower, good Teacher. I'll apply that game.

[@Teacher-Val]

Hi Daniela! Thank you, and welcome to my channel! Excited to have you here. 🌹

[@soniabayar3948]

What a motivated style for work ! well done congratulations sir

[@Teacher-Val]

Thanks a lot!

[@karendickinson6596]

Thank you showing it in the classroom. This helps so much and I will definitely use this in my next lesson!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much! I am super happy this video helped you! Where do you teach?

[@juniperbanerjee5755]

Thankyou Teacher Val. These games are soo helpful. Children love these games....

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you, June! Hope you're doing great!

[@Romalvx]

You are a genius Val, I love your games and your teaching!

[@Teacher-Val]

I'm really not! Haha. Thank you for making me smile today! 🌹

[@aminatafavourite253]

Thanks for sharing. Please more games!

[@speedracer2841]

Great class! Congratulations.

[@souhilasoso4183]

Thank you teacher Val it's a beauuuuuuutiful game .🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍 your learners enjoyed it so much. I know that my learners will like it as well.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you 🤗 Yes, it is a lot of fun and it works on so many levels. If you want to get your students to speak, play this game because everyone wants to get closer to the board to hit the bull's eye, and there is only one way to get closer: speak more! :)))

[@ОтгонзаяаБатгомбо]

Thank you for sharing this! Awesome

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@ananyasen6726]

Absolutely terrific!! You have given me a wonderful idea for my spoken English Class

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you, Ananya! Glad to be of help!

[@ИКАГРИН-ф2з]

Great game! Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@marinaterrosi885]

I love watching your videos. You are amazing with your students

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you so much, Marina! I love the little ones. They don't care if you are fat, thin, handsome, ugly or whatnot. They are charged with happiness and just share it around. :)

[@peterg.bassist]

Sensational game! You are an Amazing Teacher!

[@Teacher-Val]

Wow, thank you! Happy you enjoyed it! :)

[@hairounagems]

Thank you, you have taught me a new activity.

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@МашаМюрина]

Thank you, I've tried it with my student today and she liked it 👍🏻

[@Teacher-Val]

Great to hear! Only one student? Do you tutor as a part-time job?

[@МашаМюрина]

@@Teacher-Val I am a teacher in online school + personal tutor for 10 y.o. girl (offline) 😊

[@dominykasrim]

Labai ačiū, man Jūsų vaizdo įrašai labai padeda kaip jaunam anglų kalbos mokytojui :)

[@Teacher-Val]

Sveiki! Man labai malonu matyti jūsų komentarą. Džiugu, kad tarp mano žiūrovų yra ir tautiečių. :)

[@kaypeeinchina]

This is absolutely engaging. :)) I miss my Chinese students in China. My university students in China will surely enjoy this in class. Hahaha (young at heart) Thank you, Teacher Val. ❤️

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank YOU, Teacher Phil! :)

[@zaahyaaadrivlog]

Your class is excellent

[@TheCashtello]

Thanks Teacher Val. Learning so much from your videos.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you, Felix!

[@SuperXxXcristianXxX]

Amazing!!!! Thank you so much. I learn a lot from you. You inspire me.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you, Cristian! I appreciate your comment!

[@soosomoon4126]

Wow! Wow! What a Brilliant Lesson . I feel happy and enjoying like your students unawarely . You're the best indisputable . I applied the 5 rules in my classroom then it's work very well with my students they're in grade 3 boys and girls . Now I am going to apply the target game in my class ( bull's eye) l am sure they're gonna love it like their teacher . 🤗 To be honest I'm looking for how to play this game and apply in a real classroom, in You Tube, but l got many of them and I got understand how to apply in the class, however I know it now thank to make this video for us . May God bless you wherever you are. 👍

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!!! I am very happy my videos help! May God bless you too!

[@missfaby6142]

Thanks, I'm going to use it with my kindergartens and pre-first students, we can also practice counting to check who won, but I'm sure everybody is going to learn and want to participate.

[@Teacher-Val]

Sounds great! Let me know if they loved it. :)

[@GeethikaMadhushani-wg7vj]

It's a big and nice work you have done in every video to see as a teacher and every points are very useful sir..I'm a student teacher from Sri Lanka..Thanks a million for your delicious lessons..

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your feedback. 🌹

[@GeethikaMadhushani-wg7vj]

@@Teacher-Val ok sir..welcome..yesterday I used your one of methods in my class..It was successfully ended..Students engaged to the activity a lot sir..So thanks a lot for your interesting games..

[@Teacher-Val]

@@GeethikaMadhushani-wg7vj Great to hear!! 👍

[@GeethikaMadhushani-wg7vj]

@@Teacher-Val Thanks sir..Wish you all the successes for your work..and valuable instructions..so I will teach from your methods and I will arrange my class more effective..

[@Teacher-Val]

@@GeethikaMadhushani-wg7vj ❤

[@alexmelanson3031]

Any recommendations on where to get a sticky ball?

[@Teacher-Val]

Where do you live? In China, we buy them on Taobao (a Chinese online shopping platform). If you don't live in China, you can buy them on Amazon: www.amazon.com/ArtCreativity-Suction-Tossing-Outdoor-Birthday/dp/B08QXB8CR7/ref=sr_1_11?crid=33SDZ07U8SST8&keywords=sticky+ball&qid=1642467222&sprefix=stick%2Caps%2C936&sr=8-11 www.amazon.com/JUMPING-PARROTS-Ceiling-Squishy-Sensory/dp/B094DQYJ79/ref=sr_1_8?crid=33SDZ07U8SST8&keywords=sticky+ball&qid=1642467222&sprefix=stick%2Caps%2C936&sr=8-8

[@preg4354]

I love the strategy! It's exciting indeed!

[@AbdulhadiKhan-ig4sm]

God bless you for guiding us.....

[@Teacher-Val]

You are too kind! God bless you and your family! 🙏

[@deniskitong8160]

..this game is great, my students loves playing it, again and again, thank you soo much..

[@Teacher-Val]

You are very welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@leidadoriaparada7677]

I liked this game, thanks for sharing, hugs from Veeeeenezuela! ❤🎉

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad you liked it, Leida! Hugs from China!! ❤

[@alinecmsd1]

What a wonderful idea. I also like to play a 'hit the target' version that I have created, but yours is great as well. I'm surely going to use your version. 👏👏

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! Let me know how it worked in your class

[@NOELIA_QUISPE_PILLHUAMAN2023]

Thanks for helping us..your games are very creative..primary children need " Game time"..

[@Teacher-Val]

Big pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@rasheedabegumbintikamalbac6247]

This can be used for my secondary school students too. Thank you for the superb idea!

[@Teacher-Val]

That's great!

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

First time I hear of this gane, and it can also be easily modified so it works the other way around. Love it!

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!

[@Englishteachpr]

What a great game!! I can't wait to do this! Thank you for sharing!

[@Teacher-Val]

You are so welcome! Let me know how it worked in your class. :)

[@Englishteachpr]

@@Teacher-Val It was great! I used it with run-on sentences and FANBOYS! Thank you again!!

[@Teacher-Val]

@@Englishteachpr So happy it worked well! After the winter break, I will resume posting these simple and effective games.. :)

[@kahinaharrache5026]

A very good attitude with kids ! After 10 years teaching experience, this is my first time dealing with kids and I’m a bit awkward ! I start to like it though ! I’m also really bad at calming the class ! I have a very friendly face nobody is afraid of me 😂 Thanks for the game ! I’ll try it except I don’t have that kind of ball 😅

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! You can use a soft toy to play this game. Good luck with your classes! 🌹

[@saraconradoveiga7756]

OMG! Simple and efficient. Thanks for sharing

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@emilyevamakes]

How have I not heard of this game before??? It's fabulous! Thank you so much!

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@najwamaher1000]

Awesome continues teacher val

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you, Najwa!

[@mikeskora7760]

insane how these asian kids are always so excited to learn

[@Teacher-Val]

Agreed. Oh well... something to learn from. ;)

[@nasiskahn]

I like this game. I'm trying to think how to adapt it for my online classes. You have fun energy.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! What software do you use for online classes?

[@valeriema4603]

What a game lol Thanks for sharing Val:) I am deeply impressed by your high-quality channel 👍👍👍

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!

[@jeanlloydbradberry9099]

Val, this is brilliant, and VERY helpful! Thank you! 🙏💪👍 5 points... 🥰😇

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you very much, Jean! 🙏

[@junnysenglish23]

I will try this✌️Thank you for this idea✨

[@Teacher-Val]

Hope your students will enjoy it! Cheers! 🌹

[@isnainimaulyana6903]

I am so lucky to find this video. ❤

[@Спорт-нормажизни-ж2л]

It's a pretty nice game, Val. Thanks for the idea. I am going to try this game with my students. 👍

[@Teacher-Val]

Не за что, Юля! Надеюсь, что вашим студентам понравится!

[@Спорт-нормажизни-ж2л]

@@Teacher-Val Валерий, у вас есть страница в FB, IG или ВК?

[@Teacher-Val]

@@Спорт-нормажизни-ж2л Я не очень социально активный. У меня есть страница в Facebook, но я почти там не появляюсь. Я не знаю, что такое IG и BK. Простите. Если у Вас есть вопросы, напишите мне письмо на email.

[@Спорт-нормажизни-ж2л]

@@Teacher-Val мне бы хотелось у вас узнать немного информации, если у вас есть время мне ответить, но к моему стыду я не знаю, где искать вашу почту🙄

[@Teacher-Val]

@@Спорт-нормажизни-ж2л Моя почта в шапке профиля. В 'About'. Пишите на [e-mail]. Отвечать могу только на английском, потому что на моем компьютере нет русской раскладки.

[@thitrucle4833]

It's so creative!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@Teacher-Val]

My pleasure!

[@leticiacristina2602]

I loved it!! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤

[@Teacher-Val]

So glad you enjoyed it, Leticia!! Thank you! 🌹

[@ВалентинаМоргунова-л4ш]

Thank you, teacher 🔥☃️Happy New Year 🎄from Russia

[@Teacher-Val]

Спасибо! И Вас с наступающим!

[@thaonguyen-ly9kw]

Good game ❤ Thanks t Val

[@TheSabotaje]

Great game, amazing class control 👍🏻

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!

[@shayas4405]

I really like your lesson U r doing a great job with your students

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! 😃

[@PoorWallysESL]

This will be useful for my students. I will try this game this upcoming semester. Thank you!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@matc2679]

Really cool video! May I ask what the ball is you using to stick to the board?

[@Teacher-Val]

We call them the "sticky balls". If you live in China, you can get them on Taobao. If you live outside China, you can get them on Amazon. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/ArtCreativity-Suction-Tossing-Outdoor-Birthday/dp/B08QXB8CR7/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1BRHPAEVKHHC4&keywords=sticky+ball&qid=1688707861&sprefix=sticky+ball%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-8

[@matc2679]

@@Teacher-Val thank you! Your channel is really cool btw

[@Teacher-Val]

@@matc2679 Thank you!

[@liza_5gorsk]

I like when you say "you should have known this game and played it a billion of times" and at the same moment I: "It's the first time I have ever heard about it" 😂

[@abdelaalsaber1133]

please mr, tell me in steps the strategy of the game because I dont know how the team wins 5:38

[@Teacher-Val]

It is explained in the video. On the board, draw concentric circles, each worth certain points. Organize the students into teams, and each team takes turns to say sentences to get closer to the board so they can throw the soft toy at the circle. One sentence = one step. If the soft toy lands on the circle with 3 points, their team gets 3 points.

[@iampsico]

Great video! Thanks for the tips. ;)

[@LEO-1M]

its wonderful

[@Teacher-Val]

Thanks!

[@karenceciliajordanortiz2257]

I liked your game very much, I'm going to practice it with my students, thank you very much!!

[@Teacher-Val]

Happy you liked it!!! :))

[@trangbee2846]

fun and engaging game!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! 🌹

[@nadeeshadulashani6699]

Really appreciate your work👍

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nilufardjuraeva5562]

Amazing activity to play with my students

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!

[@김지혜-i4f]

You are the best!

[@marianoelgue4096]

you are a genius!

[@Teacher-Val]

Not really, haha. Thank you! 😉

[@tazamachhomeschoolingacade3224]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Teacher-Val]

My pleasure!

[@luysa5520]

It's great! I want to be your student too )))

[@mariliagontijo9702]

They're the cutest students ever!

[@Teacher-Val]

Haha! Yes, they are! :))

[@siha8375]

Great! Thank you for sharing🌹

[@collinsfemmville1067]

I think this game 🎯 would brilliantly fit well up till grade 7or 8 , depending how is used ..This is awesome , as a teacher I'm trying this when the school 🏫 resumes .thanks Val...Happy new year ...Bless up!!!

[@Teacher-Val]

Yes!!! Any primary school game can be adapted to higher grades. Happy New Year!!!

[@dalilatalbi5786]

Thank you teacher ,super

[@Teacher-Val]

Thanks!!

[@jenjen09876]

This is great❤

[@arturmunerato]

fantastic, teacher!

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad it was helpful!

[@frankaddington1773]

What a great game! Thanks for sharing, what a lively and fun class

[@Teacher-Val]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@notmichelle4552]

This is such a cute game, and the kids were having so much fun!

[@anamrahmath3346]

Hello Val. How would you use a stuffed toy for this game??

[@Teacher-Val]

The same way I would use a sticky ball. Either is fine because you are close to the board and can see clearly where it hits. :)

[@anamrahmath3346]

@@Teacher-Val Thanks for the reply, Val. I intend to use it in my next session.

[@35secondsvocabulary]

Wow, thank you teacher Val..

[@Teacher-Val]

You are welcome!

[@rowanstringer7320]

This is a fantastic idea. I think it could work when teaching specific vocab too (well I hope so, I will try).

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! Yeah, this game has various applications, that's why it's so popular in ESL world.

[@mansoormoosa1006]

Great 👌 Sir

[@gr8eacher]

Hi! There Val. I loved the scaffolding you successfuly used. My only sus is about how to keep the other students more engaged in the activity. Any suggestions are welcomed.

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you! One of the suggestions I have to involve more students is to ask the rest of the class to repeat each sentence the player says. :)

[@santrimancingilmu7609]

Good morning teacher val 🥰 merry Christmas and a happy New year's 💖

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!!!

[@dariapetrova1996]

Ugh it's so hard to work with youngsters. You rock!

[@Teacher-Val]

Thank you!