Materials: Flashcards, board words, or classroom objects
1. Display several target words, flashcards, pictures, or objects where everyone can see them.
2. Give students a few seconds to memorize the set.
3. Ask them to close their eyes, then secretly remove one item.
4. Students open their eyes and answer “What’s missing?” using the missing word or a full sentence if you want more speaking practice.
5. Put the item back and repeat. Increase the challenge by adding more items or removing two at once.
💡 This works especially well as a fast warm-up, review, or final-five-minutes activity.