All About This Year's Tennis Tournaments - Wimbledon Whizz 2024

Get ready to serve up a grand slam in your classroom with “Wimbledon Whizz: All About This Year’s Tennis Tournaments!” This engaging and comprehensive digital reading resource is the perfect resource for teachers looking to bring the excitement of Wimbledon into their lessons. Ideal for students aged 8-12, this resource provides a thrilling 1-2 class-long teaching unit that will captivate and educate.

Dive into the latest top current event stories from the world of tennis, with simplified summaries designed to be accessible and exciting for young readers. From Emma Raducanu’s return to Andy Murray’s farewell in doubles, your students will be on the edge of their seats following the journeys of these tennis stars.

Highlights include:

• Emma Raducanu’s Comeback:* Discover the inspiring story of Emma Raducanu, her resilience and her anticipation to compete on her home ground again.

*** Andy Murray’s Final Bow: Learn about Andy Murray’s decision to retire from Wimbledon and his final doubles appearance with his brother Jamie.

• Jack Draper’s Rise: Meet Britain’s rising star, Jack Draper, and follow his aspirations inspired by Andy Murray.

• Novak Djokovic’s Determination: Explore Novak Djokovic’s journey back to Wimbledon after knee surgery and his quest for an eighth title.

• Women’s Singles Wide Open: The women’s singles draw is anyone’s game this year, making the competition more thrilling than ever!

• Fun Facts and Did You Know? Enjoy quirky tidbits like the 28,000 kg of strawberries consumed at Wimbledon each year.

• Delve into the history of Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

• History Corner: Andy Murray’s Triumphs

Persons’ Profile: Get to know Emma Raducanu up close, from her London roots to her US Open victory and multilingual skills.

DIY Projects: Create tennis ball monsters with simple materials, bringing a crafty, hands-on element to your lessons. OR Make your own Wimbledon trophy, sparking creativity and appreciating your students’ own “victories.”

With “Wimbledon Whizz,” you’ll have everything you need to make this year’s Wimbledon not just an event to watch, but an educational experience to remember. This resource is packed with key information and creative activities that both teachers and students will love.