Using Boom Cards with Google Classroom

Using Boom Cards with Google Classroom are one of my new favorite tools to use with my students! They’re basically digital, interactive task cards that you can assign and use to give students instant feedback. Oh, did I mention that they are basically zero prep for you? Post and go! Win, win, win.

Want to know more about Boom Cards? Check out my other posts on them here!

• What are Boom Cards?
• What can you do with Boom Cards?
• 10 Reasons to try Boom Cards in your Language Classroom

Another really nice thing about Boom Cards is that the integrate with Google Classroom. This post is going to share two easy ways to combine these two awesome tech tools to save you some time in your classroom!

Import Students with Google Classroom

Time saver #1 – You can import your students so you don’t have to go through a bunch of steps creating an account! If you already have a Google Classroom set up you can just add them to your Boom Learning classes. Check it out:

Pretty cool, right? You also don’t have to worry about them choosing a silly name or anything nonsense like that!

Linking Boom Cards through Google Classroom

Time saver #2 – You can use Google Classroom to link both the FastPlay options to assign Boom Cards for your students to practice. When students click the link, they are taken to the set you’ve linked for them. Check it out:

Awesome! No “Go here, find the one titled ‘X'” scavenger hunt with this strategy! Students just click on the one you’ve linked and are taken right there.

I love the drag and drop feature that allows students to move the pieces and get the manipulative practice without me spending prep time to print and cut things out!

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Like the idea, but you’re not sure? Click here to go to my library of Boom Cards and try out a whole bunch of different sets!

Keep Students Engaged While Using Boom Cards with Google Classroom

Posting a Boom Card link in Google Classroom is simple. But keeping students interested and coming back for more is where the real magic happens. One of the easiest ways to do this is by turning Boom Cards into a game-like experience. Try using sets that include visuals, drag-and-drop options, or audio. These features grab your students’ attention right away and make the learning feel playful instead of pressured.

You can also boost engagement by using Boom Cards as quick challenges. Post a link and encourage students to beat their own score or complete it within a certain time frame. Add a fun twist by recognizing top performers or giving a quick digital shoutout. You are creating motivation without needing to offer prizes or points. Even better, use Boom Cards as warm-ups or exit tickets. Since they are self-grading, students get instant feedback and you get more time to focus on teaching.

This kind of interactive practice not only builds confidence, it keeps students more connected to the content. When they know what to expect and can see their progress immediately, they are more likely to engage meaningfully and consistently.

Pro Tips for Teachers Using Boom Cards with Google Classroom

If you are using Boom Cards with Google Classroom regularly, you can save a ton of time with just a little organization. Start by creating a dedicated topic in your Google Classroom just for Boom Card assignments. This way, students know exactly where to go, and you avoid repeated questions about where to find the link.

You can also plan ahead by scheduling assignments in batches. Match Boom Cards to your unit themes, grammar goals, or vocabulary sets. When you already know what skill you are teaching on a Tuesday, schedule a matching Boom Card deck to reinforce it. Less scrambling for last-minute activities means more time for connection and creativity in your classroom.