Turn Up the Energy: Make Review Time Unforgettable with the Trashketball Review Game!

 
 

Let’s face it—review days can feel a bit... routine. You’re ready to reinforce important concepts, but your students’ eyes are glazing over before you’ve even finished the instructions. Enter the Trashketball Review Game: a high-energy, low-prep classroom favorite that turns any topic into a slam dunk of engagement and learning.

Whether you're prepping for a big test, reviewing multiplication facts, or just looking to bring some excitement to classroom procedures, Trashketball takes your review sessions from meh to motivated.

🎯 What is Trashketball?

It’s exactly what it sounds like—academic review meets basketball-inspired fun! Students answer questions to earn a chance to “shoot” paper balls into a trash can. The result? Laughter, learning, and LOTS of participation.

This interactive game is built for movement, excitement, and deep learning. Students work in teams, think critically, and support each other—all while reviewing essential content.

What You Get:

  • Printable Setup Instructions + Teacher Guide – Easy to get started!

  • Editable Score Sheets + Gameplay Directions – Customize it your way.

  • Subject Integration Ideas – Use it for math, ELA, science, social studies—you name it.

  • Optional Referee-Themed Extras – Because who doesn’t love a good costume or whistle and foul cards?

🧠 Why It Works

Trashketball isn’t just fun—it’s packed with real classroom benefits:

  • Encourages active learning and retention

  • Boosts teamwork, sportsmanship, and collaboration

  • Sparks student motivation (yes, even during test prep!)

  • Adapts to any grade, subject, or unit

  • Requires zero fancy supplies—just a trash can and some paper balls

 
 

📚 Perfect For:

  • First-week icebreakers

  • Unit reviews and test prep

  • Indoor recess or Fun Friday

  • Sub plans that don’t require tech

  • Brain breaks with a purpose

  • End-of-year wrap-ups

💡 Teacher-Tested, Student-Approved

One of the best parts? Trashketball is 100% customizable. Use your own questions, adapt the rules, and reuse it all year long. Teachers love that it brings instant energy to any review session. And students? They’ll be begging to play it again and again.

🏀 Ready to Bring the Fun?

Don’t let review time be boring. Trashketball Review Game is the go-to classroom activity that brings focus, fun, and friendly competition to every subject. Whether you're reviewing spelling words or exploring the water cycle, this game makes the content come alive—and keeps students on their toes.

Get ready to shoot, score, and succeed with Trashketball. Your students—and your lesson plans—will thank you!