Secondary transition resources
Whether you’re looking for ice-breakers and games or welcome assemblies and resources to help set expectations, we have drawn together a collection of lessons, activities and displays you could use during the transition period.
Transition activities
All About Me Letter - English / Literacy form / tutor time / transition
A PPT to guide pupils through writing a letter to introduce themselves to their new teacher. Aimed at Y7 but easily adapted.
Transition - All About Me
A fun back to school activity for new classes. The students fill in the different sections of the cup of tea to tell the rest of the class all about themselves - their likes, their favourite things, a self-portrait, what they d like everyone to know about them and what they d like to get better ...
Year 6 Transition Activity Booklet
I have created this resource to support the transition from Year 6 to Year 7. It is an activity booklet designed for children to complete independently perhaps as part of their home learning and give them an opportunity to share any worries with adults. The booklet includes 15 pages of advice and ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOU - Tutor Group Induction Worksheet
A good resources to help welcome a new tutor group in to your classroom and get to know them a little better. This worksheets asks students to fill in lot's of information about themselves, which is useful at the start of the year. Ideal for new Year 7s or groups you are meeting for the first time.
SECRET SELFIE - transition day activity / Summer homework
This craftivity is a great way to start the year with your students completing all about me style activities, with a 21st-century twist. Students will write down 4 facts about themselves, and either draw or place a picture of themselves. They will then decorate a small square and stick it like ...
WORD ART One Off Lesson - Illustration, Text
Ideal for transition activities, supply teachers, a gap lesson, an end of year activity or just for a display. This PowerPoint provides step-by-step instructions for children to create their own 3D word art using an inspirational word 'This lesson has been a life saver! What an enjoyable lesson.' ...
Tutor Group 'Get to Know'/Transition Booklet
Firstly, if you choose to download my resource(s), please take the time to leave a rating (as I know most of don t really bother) - I do really value your feedback. This resource is designed to help you get to know students and for them to tell you more about them. It is a 4 page booklet with a t...
Introduction to new class lesson (New tutor or form group / building relationships / Ice breaker)
Introduction to new class / welcome lesson **Lesson 1: Getting to know my new class** ** Outstanding fully resourced and differentiated one hour lesson** Full lesson to welcome a new class and build positive relationships. Lesson includes: Starter (pair work), name card, mingle bingo (group work),...
Form Tutor Welcome Tutor Time Presentation | Transition Year 6 | Primary to Secondary
This resource contains a 16 slide presentation for form tutors to use to introduce themselves and their expectations to their form during transition. This includes: - a welcome slide with a link to positive music to use as an introduction to form time - a 'meet your form' starter where students f...
Icebreakers
Four Corners back to school getting-to-know you activity
Welcome to the ultimate **icebreaker** for your** middle and high school classrooms**! Kickstart the school year with this engaging and interactive Back to School Get-to-Know-You Four Corners Activity. This unique resource is designed to **foster connections, encourage interaction, and create a posi...
Classmate bingo Music edition
An icebreaker activity for students to get to know their peers. Find someone who... All the points relate to students' musical experiences.
20 Team Building/Ice Breaking Activities
20 engaging activities to promote cohesion, communication and goal setting. These can be used as quick ice breakers or as the basis for a full Team Building session. In the notes there are further instructions and tips for differentiation. Also included on the last slide is a model fo...
Key Stage 3 Ice Breaker Worksheets
The first lesson of the year is so important as it can set the tone for what is to come. I have created these worksheets for Key Stage 3 students to help them settle into their first week, allow them to get to know their peers better and help you as the teacher get to know your class in more depth! ...
New Class Get-To-Know-You Board Game
Are you tired of the same old icebreakers and get-to-know-you activities for your pupils? Do you want to create an engaging and interactive classroom experience that promotes bonding and sharing? **Why choose this resource?** 1. Learning through Play: Say goodbye to dull icebreakers and hello to e...
Icebreakers for Teachers
A series of ice breakers used to get to know the students! These can be used for a range of ages to break the ice and mix the learners.
Settling in
Classroom Rights, Responsibilities and Rules
Set of three posters from my classroom. The first chart lists five rights children have as students. The second chart lists the relevant responsibilities these create. The third chart lists ten class rules that will help safeguard students' rights and guide their responsibilities.
New Starters Transition Power Point
A Power Point used to introduce new year 7 pupils to secondary school. The slides run through some of the main differences between primary school and secondary school. The later slides contain a variety of quick activities that can be used as ice breakers for a new group of pupils/form class gettin...
Primary to Secondary transition: Back to School assembly
Into Film has produced an assembly resource that looks at some of the problems young people may encounter on their first day at a new school, and how to overcome them. Topics included in the assembly are: \- Negotiating the first days \- Making new friends \- Believing in yourself \- Worki...
Moving Up! The transition to secondary school
This animation and accompanying teacher toolkit is aimed at supporting pupils who have recently started Year 7 or who will be preparing to transition to secondary school later in the year (Years 6 and 7). They were developed in collaboration with young people, teachers and mental health experts. The...
Transition Year 6 into 7 - Assembly
Transition/ Year 6/ Secondary school/ First day/ Primary/ Secondary/ Whole school Undoubtably the transition from Year 6-7 can be an incredibly overwhelming and scary time for students. This assembly aims to reassure all students by normalising the fear of the unknown and offers practical a...
Transition day - new school/new class. Expectations, getting to know you activities/ school dilemmas
A resource to help a new class settle in on the first day/transition. Expectations of the school/timetables/ equipment etc. "Getting to know you "activities, to help the students make friends. Also a series of dilemmas, entitled "What would you do?" Students disc...
Transition resources
Resources to support you in preparing your pupils for all aspects of transition.
Primary transition resources
Prepare your pupils for the next academic year in primary from EYFS to year 6.