English grammar for kids: possessive nouns games

how to play

This is a game for 2 - 4 players. Kids move along the game track that is made of both playing and wild cards (see the example below). The playing cards are double-sided and self-checking, with the task on one side, and the answer on the reverse.


Printable games to practise English grammar
Grammar games to revise English nouns

  • Shuffle playing and wild cards. Make your own game course by placing the cards on the floor (or table).
  • Students roll the dice and land on a card.
  • If it is a wild card, they follow the instruction (e.g. Miss a turn, Sing an English song).
  • If it is a playing card, they read the question, for example, Which is correct, zebra's stripes or zebras stripes? Then he or she has to give the right answer (check by flipping the card).
  • Each correct answer gains one point. The student with the most points wins the game.

how to extend the game

There are several ways to extend the game, and you are welcome to add your own ideas. Here are some suggestions to inspire you.


  • Kids win extra points by answering your own questions. For example, Change this to possessive form: the tail that belongs to the dog (the dog's tail).
  • Kids look at the animal on their cards, then name other things that belong to that animal. For example, the zebra's legs, the parrots wings, and so on.
  • Kids use the possessive nouns to make the sentences. If they can't say it in English, they miss the turn.

preparation


  • Print out playing and wild cards. Laminate for future use.
  • Cut out the individual cards, fold them and glue. Learn more how to prepare our cards (pdf). They are double-sided.
  • Before playing the game revise or pre-teach the names of all the items on the playing cards.
  • You will need a place marker for each player and a dice to play the game. If you would like to make your own paper markers, you can use our colourful templates.

ideas for classroom games


  • Depending on your needs and goals, you can use the playing cards to play different games such as memory, matching or guessing games.
  • You are welcome to add your own ideas. For some suggestions, check out our 22 Flashcards Games handbook (pdf).

Flashcards and posters to teach English possessive nouns.

Fun, challenging activities to practise English possessive nouns.