Talking · Game
Which saying fits?
Read a short everyday situation and decide which saying fits it best, then explain why.
- 20 minutes
- In pairs, Small group, Whole class
- Ages 7–9, Ages 9–12, Ages 12+
- Classroom or at home
- Printable: scenario cards
What to do
- Read the four sayings and their meanings at the top of the sheet. Check everyone understands the meanings.
- Put the situation cards face down in a pile.
- Take turns to turn over a card and read it aloud.
- Each pair or group chooses the saying that fits best and gives one reason.
- If two groups choose different sayings, let both explain. More than one answer can be right.
Questions to talk about
- Which situation was hardest to match? Why?
- Can you make up a new situation for one of the sayings?
You will need
- The printed sheet, with the situation cards cut out
Make it fit
Simpler: Use only two sayings and four cards.
More of a stretch: Each group writes two new situation cards for another group to solve.
Sayings used
Printables
The instructions card is for the adult running the activity; the worksheet is for the children. Prints on A4 or US Letter at 100% / actual size; colour is optional.
The scenario cards
Which saying fits?
Pick a card. Which saying fits best? Why?
- ATús maith leath na hoibreWell begun is half done.
- BDen cheird an cleachtadh; namhaid don cheird gan a cleachtadhPractice makes perfect.
- CNí neart go cur le chéileThere is strength in unity.
- DNíl maith a bheith ag caint faoi bhainne doirteThere is no use crying over spilt milk.
Cut out the situation cards. There can be more than one good answer: the reason is the point.
The instructions card
How to run it · Talking · Game
Which saying fits?
Read a short everyday situation and decide which saying fits it best, then explain why.
20 minutesIn pairs, Small group, Whole classAges 7–9, Ages 9–12, Ages 12+
What to do
- Read the four sayings and their meanings at the top of the sheet. Check everyone understands the meanings.
- Put the situation cards face down in a pile.
- Take turns to turn over a card and read it aloud.
- Each pair or group chooses the saying that fits best and gives one reason.
- If two groups choose different sayings, let both explain. More than one answer can be right.
You will need
- The printed sheet, with the situation cards cut out
Talk about
- Which situation was hardest to match? Why?
- Can you make up a new situation for one of the sayings?
Make it fit
Simpler: Use only two sayings and four cards.
Stretch: Each group writes two new situation cards for another group to solve.
Goes with the printable scenario cards.