Full House
Resources:Pack of cards and some post it notes!How It Works: A pack of cards can be used in so many ways in a lesson…For example:Picking groups- Hand out cards to […]
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 […]
Record your own Starters
Resources:Your recorded video…?How It Works:Simply record your starters! Watch this video for more information…Which was first shown on the first Teach Tweet on the 28th of March. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdR-KMR6kso]Variations:Record your […]
Paper Chains
Resources:Strips of PaperGlue? Stapler How It Works:Students can work in groups.They are asked to write a Keyword/Topic/Phrase/Quote on a strip of paper.They then write a connection/explanation/definition on another strip of […]
Big Floor Mind Map
The big floor mind map is a great active revision task that involves very little prep, but has a big impact on learning. It allows for pupils to see connections […]
Taboo
Resources:You need to have thought about which words you want to use and which words will be disallowed- but no real resources needed How It Works:Either in pairs, groups, or […]
Sign here please…
Resources:Clipboard- but not vital!How It Works: Students aim is to give out as many signatures as they can. Get students to write down one/two question(s) on a piece of paper […]
Beach Ball
Resources: Although this could be a Cheap Shop Brilliant Lessons Posts– I think this deserve to have its own post- as it can be used so simply with any class/age/subject! […]
Magnetic letters and Magentic boards
Resources: Magnetic letters- A-Z packs available from Tescos Keep it Handy Range- Click here for a link from where to purchase some Magnetic Whiteboards- (I bought 8 packs- 4 X 2- keeping even amounts […]