Make me a Star
Resources: Star stickers (cheap in Wilkinsons/poundland/hobby craft etc) A list of what they need to do to achieve the stars How it works: Tell the class that by the end […]
Admit one
Resources:Entrance Ticket Click hereExit Ticket Click here How It Works:When students enter the room, hand them all an entrance ticket. This means you can engage with every student before the […]
Shadowing
Resources:You? Or a Student?How It Works:When asking students to write a short answer for an exam/demonstrate a technique for a practical piece. Why not demonstrate it to the students first fully? […]
Bloomin’ thinking Cards
Cards to get students Bloomin’ thinking Resources: A set of Celebrity Cards, available on a Word doc. by clicking here–NEW updated Cards here by J Chappell. Rationale: The cards are a […]
Alphabet Challenge
The Alphabet Challenge This activity can be done as a starter or plenary and is really simple with hardly any preparation. It allows for the pupils to reflect on the […]
Traffic Light Progress
Resources:Stickers- Red/Yellow/GreenHow It Works: Further to my video- which can be seen here about how to use stickers to signify progress, I have designed this simple strategy. Firstly, a checklist […]
Revision Stations
UPDATED- APRIL 2014Resources:Online timer-displayed on the Smart Board/ProjectorOther resources listed below-when each station is explained! Before students enter have these stations set up in your room…This revision session runs totally […]
Twisted Name Generator!
Do you use a random name generator?Such as Classtools.net- If so- use it differently!Watch this video for the explanation!It is a really easy/fun/effective way to adapt the use of the […]
A Plane Journey of Learning
A Plane Journey of Learning: These cards can be used independently as starters and plenaries, or if you are feeling in a more creative mood why not theme a whole […]
Magenta Principles
UPDATEResources:Handout/Explanation of the Magenta PrinciplesHow It Works:Whenever students are presented with a text/information/facts etc they are to use one or more magenta principles… reduce change assemble search connect arrange enlarge […]