How to play Four Corners
- Label four room corners.
- Students move safely to one corner.
- Each group explains its choice.
Learning goal
Make choices, categorize ideas, and discuss similarities.
Classroom setup
Plan about 5–15 min for this activity. It works best with whole class, with the game displayed where every learner can see the prompts. Before the first turn, review the controls and tell students how they should respond while another player is at the board. Listen for evidence of decision making and movement as students explain their choices.
Teacher tips
- Every corner is valid; the marked answer advances play.
- Offer a seated option.
- Use academic choices for review.
Bring Four Corners into your lesson
This Four Corners classroom game puts a prompt and four choices on the shared screen. Learners choose a room corner or a seated signal, and the teacher records the class count. It is a discussion activity, not an elimination game or a random corner picker.
Examples from the game
A preview of the ready-made content. Choose a level or customize the setup above before you start.
Level 1: Foundation
- Which season would you explore?
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
- How would you share a story?
- Write
- Draw
- Act
- Tell
- Which habitat interests you?
- Ocean
- Forest
- Desert
- Arctic
Level 2: Categories
Classify examples into four groups.
- Choose a word class.
- Noun
- Verb
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Choose a number family.
- Multiples of 2
- Multiples of 3
- Multiples of 5
- Prime numbers
- Choose an Earth system.
- Land
- Water
- Air
- Living things
Level 3: Evidence corners
Defend a position with evidence.
- Best evidence in science:
- Measurement
- Opinion
- Guess
- Rumour
- Best way to check a source:
- Author
- Colour
- Length
- Font
- A fair decision needs:
- Discussion
- Speed
- Silence
- Luck
A short classroom plan
- Label four safe corners to match Corner 1–4 on screen. Offer seated pointing, fingers 1–4, or a partner signal as equivalent ways to choose.
- Read the prompt and all four choices. Give thinking time, then let students move safely or signal from their seats. Tap a corner button once for each vote you want to record.
- Use Reveal results to show the counts. Invite different groups to explain their thinking, allow a pass, then choose Next prompt or Finish round.
Keep participation comfortable. Clear walking routes and do not race. The screen does not detect students’ positions: votes are entered by the teacher. Discuss reasoning without announcing a winning corner; every choice is valid in the activity.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the elimination version of Four Corners?
No. This version supports classroom choices, categories and discussion. Nobody is eliminated, and the game does not randomly choose a losing corner.
How are Four Corners votes counted?
The teacher taps a corner button once per vote to record that group’s count. Reveal results shows the entered totals; the game does not automatically detect movement or collect votes from student devices.
Can the class play without moving around the room?
Yes. Students can point, hold up fingers 1–4, or use another agreed seated signal. Read every choice aloud and give everyone thinking time before recording votes.
Is this classroom game free?
Yes. The complete game is free to play without creating a teacher or student account.
Does it work on a smartboard?
Yes. The game uses large controls designed for projectors, interactive whiteboards, tablets, and laptops.
Who is this game designed for?
This version is designed primarily for grades K–8. Teachers can adjust turn-taking and verbal support for their group.