Scrabble Tiles
Resources:Google Images- Scrabble TilesDownload this one here Download this document a scrabble board! created by @Dak_74 A lot of these are now floating around on Twitter! This is where you seen it first! 🙂 What to do:Place these images on the students desks- as they walk in ask them to… Think of as many words as they can Make […]
First time
Resources: Paper! Maybe nothing!How It Works:Students to get into groups of 4-6.Students line themselves up… sitting next to each other.Teacher provides the first student with a stimulus- picture/quote/text/ or says the information to the student. (Make sure you stick to a time limit- keep it short and snappy!)The student must then write it down..? He then […]
Passing Mind Map
Resources:Paper/Coloured Pens How It Works:Students each handed a piece of paper- A3/4?They students must be seated in a way that each student can pass their paper to the person next to them. (You, as the teacher can plug a gap by passing the papers if need be.)In the middle of that piece of paper should […]
WordSearch Search
WORDSEARCH SEARCH- Bell Work Resources: A wordsearch grid with keywords hidden inside- make your own- http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/WordSearchSetupForm.asp How it works: Pupils given time to search through the wordsearch and find the lesson’s keywords. Once pupils have found a keyword, they then describe the meaning of the word without actually saying the keyword (link to TABOO activity here on […]
Can’t See me!
Resources: Smart Notebook How it works: Write keywords / vocabulary onto a smart notebook page. Recapping the previous lesson perhaps? Or introducing new words. Then change their colour to white so they disappear on the screen. Draw a shape but make it a dark colour. Then make sure the box is set to ‘behind text’. […]
Write and Over
Resources:Strips of Paper- divided into sections.How It Works:Desks are arranged into exam desk settings (see picture) When signalled by the teacher- (I play music!)Student on the front desk has to take the strip of paper and write a keyword/quote/point/equasion/poet etc in the square.They must then pass the strip of paper over their heads (All students […]
Spinning Tops
Spinning Tops A spinning top can add an element of fun and creativity to you lesson, and can be created in advance by you or even easier made by the pupils. Resources: Paper, ready for pupils to cut out the circles Or ready created spinning tops How it works: […]
See-er-Listen-er-Write-er
Resources:An image/QuestionsHow It Works:You split the class up into groups- you can use a variety of ways to do this- how about using raffle tickets or random name generator…?This activity works well with an image or quiz questions/answers…One person is designated as the SEE-ER! Their job is to see and describe the image, or read out […]
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 lesson even starts!Have clear lesson topic and/or objectives on the board so they are aware of what they will be focussing on in the lesson. […]
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 topic they are studying in a fun but challenging way. Resources: A4 sheet of the alphabet… or ask students to do this themselves! How it […]