ESL Music Games
Let's Dance

Here is a fun dance routine activity to help students practice parts of the body, action verbs and imperatives. Next, create a large space in the classroom for the students to stand. Give the students some basic instructions and have them follow along... read more
Musical Flashcards

This fun ESL music game is similar to 'Musical Chairs'. It's ideal for practicing or reviewing vocabulary with young learners. Spread out a set of flashcards in a circle on the floor. You should have one flashcard less than the number of students in... read more
Musical Madness

Here is an amusing ESL game that combines music with learning parts of the body. Divide the students into pairs (Student A and B). Ask the A students to stand close together in a circle and hold hands. Ask the B students to make another circle... read more
Word Grab

Here is a lively ESL music game to play with your students. Prepare a popular song that your students would like. Choose 10 to 18 words from the song that you want to practice. Write the words down on pieces of paper and stick them to the board in a... read more
Word Snake

This is a simple ESL music game to help students practice or review categories of words. Have the students stand in a circle. Give the students a category, e.g. animals. Play some music and the students pass the ball to each other. When the music... read more