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Printable Activities Print these to use with your class at the start of term
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A blank monthly calendar to write students' names and birthdays. Display this calendar in the classroom.
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Ask each student to tick 'yes' or 'no' about how they learn in the classroom. This will give you a good idea of the most suitable teaching environment for your students.
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A fun, school related find-a-word for students to complete. Students must search for the words provided in a square of jumbled letters.
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A printable sheet which allows students to write down ten things about themselves. This gives the teacher an opportunity to find out more about their students.
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A printable sheet which allows students to fill in the blanks about themselves. Including their favourite sport, food, book, animal etc. This gives the teacher an opportunity to find out more about their students.
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A printable sheet which allows students to express their feelings about their first day back to school. A great way to wrap up the first day!
Classroom Activity Ideas Use the ideas below to engage students using these fun classroom activities
Ask students to write a poem about their life, holidays, favourite things etc
Let your class ask 'yes or no' questions about you. eg. Do you like to run? Next, ask the students for a show of hands to answer similar 'yes or no' questions. For example, Who likes to play soccer? Who likes to draw? etc. Play a memory game to see who likes similar activities.
Hand out the time capsule sheets to each student. Create a box called 'The Time Capsule'. Ask each student to fill out the sheets and place them into the Time Capsule after they are finished. Students can open these at the end of the year and see if their favourite things have changed over time. The time capsule
Hand out paper squares for students to design and decorate their own personal name card. They can keep this on their desk. A great way for students and teachers to know where they are sitting.
Hand out a small notebook to each student with their name on it. Ask them to fill out one page every week (this does not have to be school related). Also, give students the opportunity to read out their journal entry if they wish.
Ask each student to write down their name and 5 things about themselves. Collect these and then read them out one at a time. Ask students to 'Guess Who?' after reading each one and see if they can guess correctly. If they guess incorrectly ask the student to raise their hand to reveal their identity.
Print the 'Scavenger Hunt' sheet and hand out to your students. Ask students to go around the class and find someone who relates to each square. You can use the 'Create your own' scavenger hunt sheet and ask the class to create their own questions. Scavenger hunt - Create your own
Ask students to write a letter to their future selves. Collect them to hand back at the end of the year. Try to include goals, what they want to achieve, favourite things, their age etc. You can combine this with the 'Time Capsule' activity.
Hand out some large pieces of paper and ask students to create a poster about themselves.
Class Games (Literacy) Interactive games for the whole class to play
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Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Bingo Game lower case letters > Extras
This game wheel randomly generates the lower case letters of the alphabet. Use it with game cards, recognising, writing lower case letters or a spelling game. Or you can invent your own game to use with this wheel.
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Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Bingo Game lower case letters > Extras
This game card assists with the recognition of lower case letters. Print a sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Bingo Game lower case letters > Extras
This game card assists with the writing and recognition of lower case letters. Print a sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Bingo Game lower case letters > Extras
This game card is used to assist in the reinforcement of spelling words. Use with class lists or any words. Print a sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Bingo Game upper case letters > Extras
This game wheel randomly generates upper case letters. Use with the game card that assist in the recognition of capital letters. Or you can invent your own game to use with this wheel.
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Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Bingo Game upper case letters > Extras
This game card assists with the recognition of capital letters. Print a sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Warmup
Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Spelling Bee spelling > Extras
Another fun way for children to practise their spelling using the interactive whiteboard. The class can cheer on as a student competes.
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Warmup
Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Spelling Bee spelling > Extras
Hangman type game using levelled spelling words, the 300 most common words and an extension list to test the best spellers.
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Warmup
Literacy > All > Whiteboard & Bingo Activities > Spelling Bee spelling > Extras
Hangman type game using levelled spelling words, the 300 most common words and an extension list to test the best spellers.
Class Games (Mathematics) Interactive games for the whole class to play
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Warmup
Mathematics > All > Walk the Plank > Walk the Plank - Boy > Extras
Test your knowledge of mathematical terms
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Warmup
Mathematics > All > Battles > subtraction > Extras
Subtraction battle to see who can be the most accurate (one or two teams)
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Warmup
Mathematics > All > Battles > multiplication > Extras
Multiplication battle to see who can be the most accurate (one or two teams)
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Warmup
Mathematics > All > Battles > mixed > Extras
Mixed number skill battle to see who can be the most accurate (one or two teams)
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Times Tables > Extras
A FUN GAME FOR THE WHOLE CLASS - This game wheel generates random numbers up to 100. Use it with the game card that assists in the reinforcement of time table number facts. Or you can invent your own game to use with this wheel.
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Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Times Tables > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to assist in the reinforcement of single digit multiplication number facts (times tables). Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Single digit addition and subtraction up to 20 > Extras
A FUN GAME FOR THE WHOLE CLASS - This game wheel generates random numbers up to 20. Use it with game cards, single digit addition and subtraction of numbers up to 20. Or you can invent your own game to use with this wheel.
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Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Single digit addition and subtraction up to 20 > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to reinforce addition. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Single digit addition and subtraction up to 20 > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to reinforce subtraction. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student
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Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Games Numbers up to 30 > Extras
A FUN GAME FOR THE WHOLE CLASS - This game wheel generates random numbers up to 30. Use it with game cards that assist children recognize and write numbers up to 30. Or you can invent your own game to use with this wheel.
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Games Numbers up to 30 > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to assist in the recognition of numbers up to 30. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Games Numbers up to 30 > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to assist in the writing and recognition of numbers up to 30. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Names of Mathematical Objects > Extras
This game wheel generates pictures of mathematical objects like shapes, angles etc. Use it with the matching game card to assist in the recognition and naming of mathematical objects. Or you can invent your own game to use with this wheel.
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Names of Mathematical Objects > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to assist in the recognition of mathematical objects eg. geometrical shapes, angles etc. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Names of Mathematical Objects > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to assist in the recognition and reinforcement of names of mathematical objects eg. geometrical shapes, angles etc. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student.
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Whiteboard
Mathematics > All > Whiteboard > Bingo - Names of Mathematical Objects > Extras
This card is used to go with the Bingo game to assist in the learning of names of mathematical objects eg. geometrical shapes, angles etc. Print this sheet and give a sheet to each student.
Arriving at school safely
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Lesson Guide
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Senior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Interactive Activity
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Senior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Interactive Activity
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Senior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Printable
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Senior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Printable
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Senior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Interactive Activity
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Senior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Lesson Guide
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Junior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Printable
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Junior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Interactive Activity
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Junior > Health, Safety & Citizenship
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Printable
Health, Safety & Citizenship > Health, Safety & Citizenship > Road Safety > Road Safety Junior > Health, Safety & Citizenship