If you're looking for a fresh way to engage your students during back-to-school season, test prep, or any time you want to review important contentโlook no further than this Football-Themed Review Game! Whether you're teaching math, science, ELA, or social studies, this versatile and editable game brings the excitement of game day right into your classroom.
๐ Why Use Themed Games for Review?
Letโs face itโtraditional review sessions can feel repetitive, especially when students are already feeling the pressure of test prep or trying to re-adjust after summer break. But when review is transformed into a team-based, sports-themed competition, everything changes:
Students stay focused longer
Participation increases
Collaboration naturally happens
And best of allโฆ they actually look forward to review!
๐ Set the Stage: Transform Your Classroom into a Stadium
One of the best features of this game is how easy it is to create an immersive classroom experience. Decorate your space with simple touchesโthink paper goalposts, DIY โbleachers,โ or jersey name tags. Add the included call-and-response football chants and watch your students light up!
โ๏ธ Whatโs Inside the Football Review Game?
This resource comes loaded with everything you need to run a smooth, exciting review game:
Step-by-step instructions and classroom photos for setup inspiration
Editable task cards to review any subject or skill
Scoreboard spinner and point cards (touchdowns, field goals, extra points)
Student answer sheets to keep things organized
Call-and-response cards for crowd engagement and fun
Best of allโeverything is editable. That means you can reuse this game year-round for different units, subjects, and grade levels. Just plug in your own questions and go!
๐ง Academic Skills Reinforced
Here are just a few ways this resource supports learning:
Builds math fluency and critical thinking
Encourages collaboration and communication
Reinforces classroom routines and expectations
Makes reviewing standards fun and meaningful
Whether you're reviewing multiplication facts or reinforcing science vocabulary, this game adapts to meet your goals.
โจ When to Use It:
First week of school to review rules & routines
Spiral review during your math block
Test prep week to boost confidence
Holiday weeks when energy is high
End-of-unit wrap-up in any subject
Anytime your students need a movement-based break
๐ฃ What Teachers Are Saying
โMy students were so into this game. I used it for math review before our unit test and they didnโt even realize how much work they were doing!โ
โ 4th Grade Teacher, TPT Review
โLoved the editable option! I created cards for ELA review and used the football theme to kick off our Super Bowl week!โ
โ 5th Grade Teacher
Ready to Bring the Hype?
If youโre ready to bring high energy, deep engagement, and academic rigor together in one easy-to-use resource, this Football-Themed Review Game is your new go-to. Just print, prep, and playโor edit the included templates to make it your own!
๐ฅ Grab the Football Review Game on TPT now!
Let your students tackle test prep with excitement and confidence. Game on! ๐