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This is a game that is good for revising lexical sets and vocabulary. It can be extended to practice reading and writing skills.
Playing the game:

• Collect together between five and ten picture flashcards illustrating words that you want to revise or consolidate with the children.
• Line up the flashcards at the front of the class. Ask the children to identify each of the items. Then give them one minute to memorise the words.
• Tell the children to close their eyes. Remove one of the flashcards. Then tell the children to open their eyes and to see if they can spot which one has disappeared.
• Repeat this process until all the words have gone.

Older children might like to take the role of teacher and to lead this game.