3 Ways to Use a Would You Rather Game in Your Classroom
Looking for a fun and engaging way to spark student discussion, movement, and writing? Would You Rather questions are a simple yet effective tool that can be used in multiple ways throughout the school year. Whether you’re using them as a whole-class game, morning work, or a writing center activity, they encourage critical thinking, decision-making, and creativity.
Best of all, Would You Rather games work with any theme—from seasonal celebrations to curriculum-based topics, making it a versatile addition to your classroom routine.
1. Play as a Whole-Class Game
Would You Rather makes for an exciting classroom activity that gets students thinking and moving! Display a question on the board and let students choose their answers by:
- Moving to different sides of the room
- Raising one hand for one option and two hands for the other
- Doing a fun movement (like jumping for one answer and shaking for the other)
In the image below you can see the Valentine’s Day edition that I created. In this version, students blow a kiss for one option, and hug themselves for the other!
This is a great brain break, icebreaker, or transition activity that builds classroom community while keeping students engaged!
2. Use as Morning Work with Opinion Writing
Would You Rather questions are a great way to start the school day with a little bit of writing. Provide students with opinion writing response sheets, where they:
- Choose their answer
- Explain their reasoning
- Support their choice with details
This daily writing practice helps students build critical thinking, opinion writing, and persuasive skills while having fun!
3. Add to a Writing Center with Task Cards
Turn Would You Rather into a self-paced writing center by printing task cards with different questions. Students can:
📌 Pick a card and write their response in a journal
📌 Pair up and discuss their answers before writing
📌 Color the images on their answer sheet to add a creative element
This low-prep, high-engagement activity is perfect for early finishers, independent work, or partner discussions.
Would You Rather for Any Theme!
One of the best parts about Would You Rather is that it can be adapted to any season or theme, making it a year-round favorite. Some fun themes include:
🍂 Fall & Halloween – Spooky or silly choices for the season
🎄 Winter & Christmas – Festive and holiday-themed fun
💖 Valentine’s Day – Love and friendship-themed choices
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day – Lucky leprechaun dilemmas
🌞 Summer & End of Year – Vacation-inspired options
With so many themes available, it’s easy to keep the game fresh and exciting all year long!
Try It in Your Classroom!
Whether you’re using Would You Rather as a class game, writing activity, or center rotation, it’s a simple, flexible, and engaging way to encourage participation and creativity. Click HERE to to access them on TPT or HERE if you are an All Access Member.
Have you tried Would You Rather in your classroom? Let me know your favorite ways to use it in the comments!
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