What am I? - Animal Guessing Game - Board Game with Clues

Make vocabulary learning fun and interactive with this Animal Guessing Board Game for Kids! Designed especially for early learners and ESL students, this printable board game combines movement, critical thinking, and vocabulary practice into one engaging classroom activity. As students roll a dice or use a spinner, they move forward on the board and answer fun, descriptive clue cards that ask, “What am I?” Each card includes simple, easy-to-understand animal clues that encourage students to use their listening and inference skills.

This game is perfect for small group work, literacy centers, or early finisher activities. It's a fantastic way to reinforce animal vocabulary, improve comprehension, and develop verbal reasoning skills—all while keeping students excited to play and learn.

Included in your download:

• 2 Board Game Versions (Full Color & Low Ink) – The game board prints on two standard 8.5" x 11" pages. Simply laminate, tape together, and you’re ready to play!
• 36 Clue Cards – Each card features a different animal with kid-friendly, descriptive clues to encourage vocabulary recall and guessing.
• Game Markers – Colorful markers for players to track their progress on the board.
• Box Labels – Keep your game pieces organized and easy to find with matching labels.
• Answer Key – Great for student self-checking or independent use of the game.
• Recording Sheet – Students can write down their answers or keep track of guesses and progress.
• Teacher Directions – Simple setup and game play instructions included for easy implementation.

This animal guessing game for kids is ideal for classroom use with teacher supervision. If you're using it as an independent activity, the included answer key allows students to check their own answers. Whether you're reviewing animal vocabulary, working on descriptive language, or just want a fun, low-prep classroom game, this board game is a hit with teachers and students alike!