Hi Shawn! Special Ed Teacher here. As the school year wraps up, I wanted to share my sincere gratitude for these resources--especially during the lockdown! I run a Zoom social skills group with some of my non-neurotypical students, and your creativity and resourcefulness have saved me a lot of time and stress trying to plan and keep them engaged. Have a great summer!
I had spent sooooo many hours looking for cool, real and insteresting activities for my classes on Zoom... and then I found your videos!!!! they gave me so many ideas!! THANK YOU!!
Fun! I hope you found some fun games to play with your students. I have a new video just posted today with 15 new Zoom game ideas you might enjoy: th-cam.com/video/7TTEXAcexjs/w-d-xo.html
This video was created back in 2020. Zoom has a new feature called “whiteboard” that you can color in. If you update the Zoom app on your desktop or laptop, the whiteboard feature appears at the bottom of the window when you open up a meeting. I don’t have an updated tutorial of this feature at this time.
Thanks so much. 😊 this video I’m using iMovie to edit and keynote to create many of the animations. My newest 2 videos I’m using Final Cut Pro. I’m trying to learn Final Cut Pro.
Thank you very much! Fantastic ideas! It has been a real challenge to play games online, but you „saved” me :) I can't wait to play them with my students! Sending love from Romania :)
Hi Shawn! Thank you so much for sharing! These games are very interesting. I just happened upon your videos while searching for games to play for my daughter's virtual birthday party. We sure can use most of these games (she's an adult) However, I'd like to call your attention to your example in the game Name a County. Canada - Africa - Antarctica, but Antarctica and Africa are both continents and not countries with Africa having 56 countries inside! This information is important especially for teachers who may want to play the game with their students. Thank you very much for sharing your passion and connecting and bringing joy to families during this difficult period.
You are correct about the difference between a country and a continent. Thank you for pointing it out. Happy birthday to your daughter! You might be interested in this game here for her party: th-cam.com/video/-cq_42kdR2o/w-d-xo.html
That is so nice of you. I’m sure your sister is very thankful. I can certainly relate to how difficult it is to clean your house with your kids around. How old is your nephew? ❤️
Hello friends! Just wanted to let you know that there is a mistake in this video. I’ve written about it in the description box of this video. Sorry for any confusion this my have caused. Thanks for understanding. Also, if you are looking for more Zoom game ideas, I've created a playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLr3JyJlapOYRR_bhWduft1d3vtYyR2lQz.html
Great stuff! From an objective standpoint your editing and graphics keep getting better and better! Keep on making great videos and I am sure you will keep growing!!
Thanks Todd! My MacBook kept over heating while editing this video. Lol. I just kept adding graphics, broll, sound effects and it was longer than usual. I had soooo much fun though. Husband was like-why are you filming yourself eating chips? 😂
Great question! You can’t add an image to the whiteboard but you can screen share an image and then annotate on that image. Watch my tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/o1QMBE0YaL0/w-d-xo.html
Not yet. I’m working on a pdf with written instructions of all games plus links to the videos where I talk about them but I have over 100 games so it’s taking me a while. I’ll post on my community tab when it’s done. 😊
Hey ShawnMHowell, not sure if you are still responding to comments. Thank you so much for your videos! I am using some of the games to help foster children connect with their biological parents that live in separate states to build bonding relationships over zoom visitation. I love your energy and thank you for your time on this project. In the above video I can't seem to find zoom instructions on how to choose an image to create the game dots and blocks. I also can't find instructions on how to upload a coloring sheet and allow all participants to color together. Could you please send me step by step directions or more details on how to access these on Zoom? I tried talking to a support person on zoom and they were not helpful. :(
Hi Christina! I’m so happy that my game ideas are useful to you, the kids, and their biological parents. This brings joy to my heart. Here is a video tutorial on how to color a pdf via Zoom screen share feature: th-cam.com/video/o1QMBE0YaL0/w-d-xo.html
And here is a link to my website with 10 pdf games (including dots and boxes) that can be used via zoom screen share. www.shawnmhowell.com/product-page/pen-paper-game-pack-10-printable-games
hi, Shawn.. nice meeting you in virtual. Your ideas are amazing and would probably apply /use it. can you send me link on the virtual background? thank you and stay safe.
Great question! Zoom offers a feature called “adjustable gallery view” that allows you to pin people in place. Learn about it here: th-cam.com/video/pzIJcZO2TlY/w-d-xo.html
That is a great video idea. Thank you! I'll put that on my list to film. I do have lots of non-competitive game ideas but they are sprinkled throughout my videos.
Are you referring to the dice image at 4:02 ? If so, yes, I put that image in during editing of my video. If you play this game “roll the dice let’s get moving” in zoom then you can screen share the picture within the zoom app so everyone can see it. 😊
That castle is in southern Germany. It’s called Neuschwanstein and it’s the castle that the Disney castle is based on. I know this bc my brother lives nearby in Munich about an hour north of there!
Thank you so much for the ideas! As a therapist seeing kiddos 1:1, would you be willing to respond with your super fast teacher brain of the best 1:1 games?
Hi! Off the top of my head, and not knowing ages of kids, good 1:1 games...try tic Tac toe or hangman (but use a mouse trying to get to cheese) using the whiteboard feature. Also try my newest video today all about icebreaker games specifically meant to get to know kids on a deeper level and/or take pressure off kids to get too vulnerable to fast: th-cam.com/video/YKusHAP2gPU/w-d-xo.html
@@ShawnMHowell My students are 9-10 years old. We are having zoom classes these days, due to the pandemic, both online and pre-recorded.. So your tips are very useful!
Thank you for these! For game #20 I think you mean you'd send the person who can't hear the theme to a breakout room by themselves (instead of muting them...when they'd still hear the theme!)
Yes! Lol I think I was imagining players muting their sound on their end rather than they themselves being muted. Lol. I said that completely wrong. Break out rooms would also work. Great idea. ❤️
Awesome video! Not sure the song u hummed but I I shake ur hips to it and then clap too lol the chicken dance? Also I got some prize ideas too!! I’m gonna message you :) eekkkkk love it! Great job!
Very true but lots of games don’t use the annotation tools and I have 100s of game ideas on my channel. 🤗 you are in the right place for game ideas. Here’s a playlist of my game ideas: th-cam.com/play/PLr3JyJlapOYRR_bhWduft1d3vtYyR2lQz.html
Love this stuff. Kind of burned out needed to create fresh content. Purchased several things and my only comment would be that you should charge a bit for for the work you.
Thanks Steve! I sincerely appreciate your purchases on my website. 😊 I probably should charge a couple dollars more. I honestly didn’t think people would buy my stuff but have been pleasantly surprised it’s been going over so well. Would you think $4 or $5 per digital download? Any specific type of games you are looking for?
Hi Shawn! Special Ed Teacher here. As the school year wraps up, I wanted to share my sincere gratitude for these resources--especially during the lockdown! I run a Zoom social skills group with some of my non-neurotypical students, and your creativity and resourcefulness have saved me a lot of time and stress trying to plan and keep them engaged. Have a great summer!
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. You have made my day! 😊
I had spent sooooo many hours looking for cool, real and insteresting activities for my classes on Zoom... and then I found your videos!!!! they gave me so many ideas!! THANK YOU!!
Awesome! Thank you for taking time to tell me. What classes do you teach?
I am an elementary teacher in Guatemala, Central America. I used the scavanger hunt, my students LOOOOOVED it!
Fabulous ideas !! ,,👏🏻👏🏻
Can you keep a game on K pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. I’ll have to give some thought to Kpop bands. 🤗
People like you are the best gift for children
Awe. Thank you. You just made my day. ❤️
Wow! I could barely jot down all the ideas fast enough. My second graders will be happier people thanks to you!
So happy you found some great ideas! When do you start back teaching? My kids go back September 8th virtually. 😊
@@ShawnMHowell we are back at the end of August for virtual classes only. It is an adventure, isn't it?!
A crazy adventure. 😊
Teaching Leadership trying to find games to play with the student body for a lunchtime activity. These sound pretty easy to play. Thanks
Fun! I hope you found some fun games to play with your students. I have a new video just posted today with 15 new Zoom game ideas you might enjoy: th-cam.com/video/7TTEXAcexjs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing all these ideas. I am geared up for the remainder of the school year with online teaching (in Canada).
I’m so happy you are finding great ideas to have fun with your students through my video.
For COLORING SHEETS, that color feature, is it available on Zoom or it's a feature exclusive on Macbook? I can't find it on Zoom.
This video was created back in 2020. Zoom has a new feature called “whiteboard” that you can color in. If you update the Zoom app on your desktop or laptop, the whiteboard feature appears at the bottom of the window when you open up a meeting. I don’t have an updated tutorial of this feature at this time.
I can't wait to try these with my classes
Awesome! Do you teach children or adults?
Wow...Good ideas ya but which video editor do you use?I really liked your editing and confidence
Thanks so much. 😊 this video I’m using iMovie to edit and keynote to create many of the animations. My newest 2 videos I’m using Final Cut Pro. I’m trying to learn Final Cut Pro.
Thank you ...😊😊
Thank you very much! Fantastic ideas!
It has been a real challenge to play games online, but you „saved” me :) I can't wait to play them with my students!
Sending love from Romania :)
I’m so happy I could help. 😊 ❤️❤️❤️
I love your energy!!! I can tell you are a great teacher and mom. Thanks a million!
Thank you for your kind words. 😊
These are fantastic ideas! After so many weeks in lockdown I've ran out of ideas!
So happy you like my ideas! Make sure you check out my playlist for lots more zoom game ideas: th-cam.com/play/PLr3JyJlapOYRR_bhWduft1d3vtYyR2lQz.html
Hi Shawn! Thank you so much for sharing!
These games are very interesting. I just happened upon your videos while searching for games to play for my daughter's virtual birthday party. We sure can use most of these games (she's an adult)
However, I'd like to call your attention to your example in the game Name a County. Canada - Africa - Antarctica, but Antarctica and Africa are both continents and not countries with Africa having 56 countries inside! This information is important especially for teachers who may want to play the game with their students.
Thank you very much for sharing your passion and connecting and bringing joy to families during this difficult period.
You are correct about the difference between a country and a continent. Thank you for pointing it out. Happy birthday to your daughter! You might be interested in this game here for her party: th-cam.com/video/-cq_42kdR2o/w-d-xo.html
Zooming with my little nephew today to give my sister a break and some time to clean the house - thanks so much for these great ideas!!! So helpful :)
That is so nice of you. I’m sure your sister is very thankful. I can certainly relate to how difficult it is to clean your house with your kids around. How old is your nephew? ❤️
Hello friends! Just wanted to let you know that there is a mistake in this video. I’ve written about it in the description box of this video. Sorry for any confusion this my have caused. Thanks for understanding. Also, if you are looking for more Zoom game ideas, I've created a playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLr3JyJlapOYRR_bhWduft1d3vtYyR2lQz.html
Good and simple ideas. #20 wouldn’t work, though, as the person who’s is muted can still hear you and would easily guess the the theme.
Dude I seriously love the way to speak and convey! Really appreciate good stuff. Great videos on your channel. Looking forward for many more........
Thanks so much for your kind words. I post 2 videos every week: on tuesdays and either Thursday or Friday. 😊
@@ShawnMHowell Great! Thanks for responding. I will definitely watch.
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The chiken dance!!!!!
⭐️ yes! 🐓
Great stuff! From an objective standpoint your editing and graphics keep getting better and better! Keep on making great videos and I am sure you will keep growing!!
Thanks Todd! My MacBook kept over heating while editing this video. Lol. I just kept adding graphics, broll, sound effects and it was longer than usual. I had soooo much fun though. Husband was like-why are you filming yourself eating chips? 😂
ShawnMHowell haha that’s great. I want to start doing more graphics and things but where to start?
Your a blessing!! love your energy, i am going to try all these games....
Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so glad you found some new fun ideas. 🤗
Hi I loved the video. I have a question how do you add an image to your whiteboard? Thanks!
Great question! You can’t add an image to the whiteboard but you can screen share an image and then annotate on that image. Watch my tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/o1QMBE0YaL0/w-d-xo.html
Great job! Do you have a hard copy with all of these games for easy access?
Not yet. I’m working on a pdf with written instructions of all games plus links to the videos where I talk about them but I have over 100 games so it’s taking me a while. I’ll post on my community tab when it’s done. 😊
Cool games!
Thanks! So happy you liked them. 🎉
Hi Thanks so much for your video!! on line classes don' must to be bored!! I'm really gratefull Thanks Again!
Happy to help! Thanks for watching. 🤗
You have no idea how helpful your games are to me! You are awesome! Congratulations! I've recommwnded your video on a teachers' Facebook page ;)
Wow! Thanks so much for recommending my videos to your teacher friends. :)
wow!!! great ideas. Can't wait to try these out.
These will be great in January for reengagement with my sts.
I’m so glad you liked them. 😊
Thank you for your ideas! It's very helpful!
You’re welcome. 😊
I love your energy when you present. Well done!
Thank you so much for the kind words. 😊❤️
Hey ShawnMHowell, not sure if you are still responding to comments. Thank you so much for your videos! I am using some of the games to help foster children connect with their biological parents that live in separate states to build bonding relationships over zoom visitation. I love your energy and thank you for your time on this project. In the above video I can't seem to find zoom instructions on how to choose an image to create the game dots and blocks. I also can't find instructions on how to upload a coloring sheet and allow all participants to color together. Could you please send me step by step directions or more details on how to access these on Zoom? I tried talking to a support person on zoom and they were not helpful. :(
Hi Christina! I’m so happy that my game ideas are useful to you, the kids, and their biological parents. This brings joy to my heart. Here is a video tutorial on how to color a pdf via Zoom screen share feature: th-cam.com/video/o1QMBE0YaL0/w-d-xo.html
And here is a link to my website with 10 pdf games (including dots and boxes) that can be used via zoom screen share. www.shawnmhowell.com/product-page/pen-paper-game-pack-10-printable-games
fantasctic...kids will really enjoy these....thank you mam
Great! Thanks for watching. 😊
7:00 thank you so much this is amazing
You’re welcome. 😊
Just what I needed thanks Shawn! (took 20-25)
So glad you found what you needed. Thanks for watching. 🤗
Thank you for your ideas. It saved my weekly team building
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and taking time to leave me a comment. 😊
CHICKEN DANCE! is what you hummed. Love your enthusiasm. These are great. You've got yourself a new subscriber.
You are correct! 🐓 and thanks! Welcome to my channel. 😊❤️
Well done. Nice ideas! Thank you and God bless.
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. God bless you too. 🤗
hi, Shawn.. nice meeting you in virtual. Your ideas are amazing and would probably apply /use it. can you send me link on the virtual background? thank you and stay safe.
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing and please stay safe and healthy!
I’m so glad you liked them. Thanks so much. 🤗❤️
does the wave actually work? I thought everyone's screen is different in terms of which student is on right/left etc etc
Great question! Zoom offers a feature called “adjustable gallery view” that allows you to pin people in place. Learn about it here: th-cam.com/video/pzIJcZO2TlY/w-d-xo.html
Hi what do you use/software to create your graphics when making this video?
Hi 👋. I use iMovie, Keynote, and Picmonkey. 😊
Thanks for the wonderful ideas! You are so creative!
I’m so glad you liked my video. Thanks for watching. 🤗
Bravo! You are an excellent teacher. I have shared with all of my teacher friends!
You are so sweet. Thank you. 😊 virtual hugs 🤗
Mindblowing ideas
Thank you 😊
my birthday is tomorrow and I'm having a zoom birthday party and we got all the game ideas from you I love how you have so any options thank you!!!!!
Happy birthday! 🎉 thanks so much for telling me how you are using my games. ❤️❤️❤️
thank you so much for all your amazing games!!!
Glad you like them!
Great! Please send more! Thank you !
Thanks! Here’s my newest zoom games video if you haven’t watched it already: th-cam.com/video/TUNFIz4MV0g/w-d-xo.html
Shawn very helpful in Nov. 2020.
Thanks! I’m so happy to be spreading joy during the craziness that is 2020. ❤️
You are just FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for your wonderful ideas!
Thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️🤗
Can you suggest non-competitive games? i.e. no "winner"
That is a great video idea. Thank you! I'll put that on my list to film. I do have lots of non-competitive game ideas but they are sprinkled throughout my videos.
You are delightful! Best!
Thanks so much. 😊
So informative!!! Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for taking time to comment and watch my video. 😊
👍🏻😍So many great ideas! Thank you!
Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊
how did you put the dice image on your screen? was it something you added during editing?
Are you referring to the dice image at 4:02 ? If so, yes, I put that image in during editing of my video. If you play this game “roll the dice let’s get moving” in zoom then you can screen share the picture within the zoom app so everyone can see it. 😊
That castle is in southern Germany. It’s called Neuschwanstein and it’s the castle that the Disney castle is based on. I know this bc my brother lives nearby in Munich about an hour north of there!
Thank you so much for the ideas! As a therapist seeing kiddos 1:1, would you be willing to respond with your super fast teacher brain of the best 1:1 games?
Hi! Off the top of my head, and not knowing ages of kids, good 1:1 games...try tic Tac toe or hangman (but use a mouse trying to get to cheese) using the whiteboard feature. Also try my newest video today all about icebreaker games specifically meant to get to know kids on a deeper level and/or take pressure off kids to get too vulnerable to fast: th-cam.com/video/YKusHAP2gPU/w-d-xo.html
Honestly, one of the most helpful videos! Thank you.
You’re welcome. 😊 glad I could help.
So much fun with these game ideas
Great! 😊
Thank you for this video and for the time stamps!
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching. 😊
@@ShawnMHowell It was great! Lots of creative ideas. Your family must have a blast with you.
We do get silly a lot 😜.
Wow! Great ideas
Thanks! 😊
First, Thanks, Liked
🎉 first comment 🎉
@@ShawnMHowell Yeah!!
Awesome! Thanks!
You’re welcome 🤗. So glad you found it helpful.
Hi, How do I get movie and tv backgrounds
Such great ideas - tank you so much for sharing!
You’re welcome. 😊 thanks for watching.
Super fun! Thanks for inspiring some new ideas as well.
I’m so happy you enjoyed my video and found it inspiring. 🤗
Thank you Shawn
So glad you like them!
Wonderful ideas. will definitely try them 😁
Thanks 😊
Hi Shawn ....great ideas ....shall definitely use some of these ideas for an online girl guide meeting...
Thanks! I am curious. What is a “girl guide”?
@@ShawnMHowell a girl guide is the name we use in the UK for Girl Scouts. Thanks for all the ideas!
Great ideas. I will try some of them with my class
Great! How old are your students? From your user name I’m guessing you teach English as a second language?
@@ShawnMHowell My students are 9-10 years old. We are having zoom classes these days, due to the pandemic, both online and pre-recorded.. So your tips are very useful!
Thank you! Love your ideas!
I’m so happy you found some fun ideas in my video. ❤️🤗
thanks for sharing these fun games ^^ really really useful ^^
So happy you enjoyed my video. 😊
Love it
Thanks! 😊
Is there a list of these suggestions somewhere? Thanks for creating this!
Thanks 😊 there’s a list in the description box of this video. I’m working on a document of all my Zoom games but it’s not finished yet. 🤗
Thank you for these! For game #20 I think you mean you'd send the person who can't hear the theme to a breakout room by themselves (instead of muting them...when they'd still hear the theme!)
Yes! Lol I think I was imagining players muting their sound on their end rather than they themselves being muted. Lol. I said that completely wrong. Break out rooms would also work. Great idea. ❤️
You are awesome! Thank you so much!
Thank you! 😊
Amazing!!! 🤩🤩You are very creative!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾Blessings Always!!! 🙏🏾💛🤲🏾take great care y'all there!!!🤗💪🏾
Thanks so much for the kind words. Blessing to you and your family. 😊❤️
@@ShawnMHowell 😃😃🤗Amemn!🙋🏾♂️🙋🏾♂️🤗🙏🏾🤲🏾💛May It will be done in Jesus Name! 💪🏾🙏🏾🤲🏾💛Greetings and hugs from Panama🇵🇦💜
WOW.....you are wonderful!
Thanks for your very kind words. ❤️😊
That song she hummed was The Chicken Dance Song 🎵
🐥 correct! 😊
I enjoyed ur vidn even planning on using some ides today 😄
You’re eyes are more blue than a blue Crayola marker. So pretty! Love these games!
Thanks! 😊
Thank you for the great ideas!
Glad you like them! thanks for watching my video!
Your games are all awesome can u plz suggest games for grandparents plzzz
Grandparents can play any of these games! 😊 are you zooming with a grandparent soon or are you a grandparent? ❤️
I love it!
Thanks! 😊❤️
Awesome as always Shawn. Thank you. The picture story is one of my favorites for the class.
Hey 👋 Lorraine! The picture Story game is fun especially depending on the pictures you choose for the kids. 😊
Just discovered you .And l' m from Turkey as an English Teacher .Thank you so much for the video.
Welcome to my channel. 😊 what ages do you teach?
Love these ideas! thank you so very much!!!!
I’m so happy you found some good ideas from my video. Thank you. 😊❤️
Wow, this is the best video I've seen so far. Thanks so much for the Ideas!
Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊
So great... Thanks
always succes.. 👍
Thank you so much for this tips!!! I can use this for my online class with my students
I’m so glad you liked my tips! Thanks for watching. What age students do you teach? ❤️
THANKS! Such a helpful video 😁
You’re welcome. 😊 I love reading comments from my viewers so thanks for taking time to comment.
I love these Ideas than you so much
Thank you! 🤗
Thank you for another ideas for my Zoom's game nights. Your tune (The Chicken Dance) was great! Regards from Poland!
I’m so happy you got the chicken song correct from my bad humming. 😂 😊
@@ShawnMHowell, it's very popular theme here too ;)
Cool!
Very useful !!
So glad you found some fun ideas in my video. Thanks for watching. 🤗
Awesome video! Not sure the song u hummed but I I shake ur hips to it and then clap too lol the chicken dance?
Also I got some prize ideas too!! I’m gonna message you :) eekkkkk love it! Great job!
Yes!!!! I was humming the chicken dance. 😂 🐓 hahahahaha
Great ideas, one caveat though. Students with Chromebooks can’t annotate in the Zoom whiteboard.
Very true but lots of games don’t use the annotation tools and I have 100s of game ideas on my channel. 🤗 you are in the right place for game ideas. Here’s a playlist of my game ideas: th-cam.com/play/PLr3JyJlapOYRR_bhWduft1d3vtYyR2lQz.html
You are great Shawn🤝
You are very kind. Thank you. 😊
Very helpfull! Thanks!! I hope I look this fun at my zoom lessons - dancing and singing after having 1000 coffees :D:D
Hahaha! Yes! Caffeine is key. I drink a big cup of caffeinated chai tea right before I film. 🤫😂
You are amazing Shawn...Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind words. So happy you liked my video.
Great ideas!
Thanks 😊
Love this stuff. Kind of burned out needed to create fresh content. Purchased several things and my only comment would be that you should charge a bit for for the work you.
Thanks Steve! I sincerely appreciate your purchases on my website. 😊 I probably should charge a couple dollars more. I honestly didn’t think people would buy my stuff but have been pleasantly surprised it’s been going over so well. Would you think $4 or $5 per digital download? Any specific type of games you are looking for?
For silent mirror you can privately message on zoom too
That’s a great idea!
liked and subbed!
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Great ideas! Thank you!
You’re welcome. Thanks for taking time to comment. 🤗