In this mixed-method study, the author examines the perceptions of elementary school teachers before and after learning the module on the digital gamification of language teaching using ICT technology. Quantitative data was gathered through surveying, and qualitative data was obtained through the analysis of artefacts (language teaching activities). Based on the descriptional statistics, the author concludes participants have a favorable attitude towards the gamification of the language teaching. The qualitative analysis showed that Ukrainian students accept the uncertainty of wartime teaching and gamify the activities using low-stress gamification mechanics and tend to use digital tools, that can be easily used in both online and offline settings. This study adds to the field of second language acquisition, language teaching and teaching pre-service teachers digital gamification.