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Draw and guess
Draw-and-guess is a simple game that brings energy and laughter to any classroom. It helps students warm up, practice vocabulary, and build confidence, whether you use it as a brain break, a vocabulary review, or a fun activity at the end of the day.
A projected classroom screen keeps the game organized and fair. With ready-made templates for every grade, you can set rules, display drawing prompts, run a timer, and keep everyone engaged—no extra prep or materials needed.
Templates for Draw and guess
Pre-K (ages 3–5)
Draw and guess for pre-K (ages 3–5)
A simple draw-and-guess game with visual tools, perfect for pre-K.
Kindergarten to 2nd grade
Draw-and-guess game for K–2nd grade
A fun draw-and-guess classroom game screen for K–2 with drawing, spinner, timer, scoreboard, and checklist.
Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Draw-and-guess game for grades 3–5
A fun draw-and-guess template with drawing board, timer, spinner, and scoreboard for grades 3–5.
Grades 6-8 (ages 11–14)
Draw-and-guess for grades 6–8
A fun draw-and-guess game screen for grades 6–8, with drawing board, spinner, timer, scoreboard, and checklist.
Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)
Draw-and-guess for grades 9–12
A lively draw-and-guess game screen for high school students with drawing, timer, spinner, and scoreboard.
Why teachers like it
- Encourages creativity and teamwork in a low-pressure setting.
- Supports vocabulary and concept review in any subject.
- Easy to run with no extra prep—just project and play.
How to set it up
- 1Sign in to your Edform teacher account.
- 2Pick a draw-and-guess template for your students’ age group.
- 3Project the screen so everyone can see.
- 4Split the class into teams or play as a whole group.
- 5Show the first drawing prompt from the screen to the artist (or the group). Students draw on the whiteboard or paper while others guess aloud or submit guesses via phone if using polls on Edform screens! Use the built-in timer to keep the pace lively and fair. Repeat with new artists and prompts until everyone has had a turn or time runs out.
Tips
- Use age-appropriate prompts to keep everyone challenged but comfortable.
- Encourage teamwork by rotating artists and guessers.
- Use the timer and noise meter to keep the game focused and fair.
- Let students submit drawing ideas for future rounds.
Questions teachers ask
How do I pick prompts for different ages?
Edform templates include prompts for elementary, middle, and high school. You can also add your own ideas to match your lesson or theme.
Can students draw on the screen?
Yes, if you have an interactive whiteboard or tablet, students can draw directly on the screen. Otherwise, they can use paper or the classroom whiteboard while the screen shows prompts and the timer.
How do I keep the game moving?
Use the built-in timer widget to set clear time limits for each round. Rotate artists quickly and keep prompts ready.