Ep 326: The Classroom Game Teachers Keep Coming Back To

Ep 326: The Classroom Game Teachers Keep Coming Back To

From Secondary Teacher Podcast by Khristen Massic, Multiple-Prep Teacher Coach

March 24, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 326

About this episode

Khristen Massic discusses effective classroom games that enhance student engagement and simplify teaching routines for secondary teachers.

Ever wonder why some classroom games just keep showing up in secondary classrooms season after season? The answer isn’t teacher laziness. It’s that these games actually work. Host Khristen Massic is here in this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast to lay out the truth: if you’re a secondary teacher searching for “the classroom game teachers keep coming back to,” stop reinventing the wheel and start leaning into routines that make your life easier. Here’s a common rookie mistake Khristen calls out—constantly switching up activities out of fear that students will get bored or you’ll look out of ideas. That belief makes teaching harder than it needs to be, especially for multi-prep teachers. Instead, the smarter move is finding and sticking to a classroom routine that’s repeatable, no-prep, and that teens genuinely enjoy. Real talk: repeating something students like isn’t boring. It’s stabilizing. What’s the teacher go-to? Would You Rather. Khristen walks through exactly why this game hits the sweet spot in secondary classrooms. It’s got a low barrier to entry—every student can answer, even if they missed the last class. There’s no right answer, so it’s safe to participate. And…

People in this episode

Host: Khristen Massic

Topics covered

  • classroom games
  • secondary education
  • teaching routines
  • student engagement
  • Would You Rather

Keywords

  • classroom games
  • secondary teachers
  • student participation
  • teaching strategies
  • Would You Rather

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