Animal | Guess Who Game

Target Language:

Animal Descriptions: Has a long tail, has spots, has wings, lives in water, has fur, eats plants.
Question Forms: “Does it have…?” “Is it…?” “Can it…?”
Age Range:

Suitable for children aged 7–12.
Estimated Time: Approximately 20–30 minutes.
Curriculum Alignment: Supports ESL curriculum objectives, including vocabulary expansion and question formation.
Learning Objectives:

Practise vocabulary related to animals and their characteristics.
Build confidence in forming and answering questions.
Foster communication and critical thinking skills.

Preparation:

Print a worksheet for each child.
Instructions:

In secret, one child per pair or small group selects an animal from the worksheet.
The other child(ren) must ask yes or no questions to figure out which animal has been chosen.
The first child to guess correctly wins the round.
Example Dialogue:

Does it have fur? Yes, it does.
Can it fly? No, it can’t.
Does it live in water? No, it doesn’t.
Is it a lion? Yes, it is!

Continue playing rounds until all animals have been guessed.

One PDF worksheet per child. Print as many copies as needed for your classroom.

Language Development & Vocabulary Practice
The Animal Guess Who Game helps children expand their vocabulary related to animal names and characteristics. Students practise forming sentences and using descriptive terms such as “has wings” or “lives in water,” reinforcing essential language skills.

Critical Thinking & Strategy
Students develop critical thinking skills by using logic to eliminate options and deduce which animal has been chosen. They learn to listen actively and make informed guesses.

Social Interaction & Communication
This game encourages conversation and social interaction, helping students practise speaking and listening in a fun, stress-free environment. It’s perfect for boosting fluency and confidence.
Engaging and Fun
Children love the competitive and interactive nature of the game. It keeps them engaged while reinforcing vocabulary and critical thinking skills in a lively and enjoyable way.

Variations

You can also try our other variations of the game. We have Guess Who games with faces, common objects, jobs and aliens.

Language Development & Vocabulary Practice
The Animal Guess Who Game helps children expand their vocabulary related to animal names and characteristics. Students practise forming sentences and using descriptive terms such as “has wings” or “lives in water,” reinforcing essential language skills.

Critical Thinking & Strategy
Students develop critical thinking skills by using logic to eliminate options and deduce which animal has been chosen. They learn to listen actively and make informed guesses.

Social Interaction & Communication
This game encourages conversation and social interaction, helping students practise speaking and listening in a fun, stress-free environment. It’s perfect for boosting fluency and confidence.