The World Around Us Flash Card Activity Included in this resource >> 40 spatial awareness flash cards which encourage students to observe the space they are in, take in key details and memorize features of their environment. This SEL resource aids in observation skills, as well as supporting the use of descriptive language. The aim of the activity is for children to become more aware of the world around them. The flash card set can be used on a 1:1 basis with a child who needs specific support in this area, or it can be used in small groups as a treasure hunt style activity. Bold, bright and print ready! American spellings may be used in this resource.

Memory Picture Games Included: Five memory pictures with linked question and answer sheets The pictures are busy, detailed images representing school life (e.g. classrooms, subject boards and stationary). Students have a set amount of time to absorb all the elements of the picture before it is removed and they then answer a set of questions based on their memory of the picture. There are simple and challenge questions for each picture. PowerPoint presentation to combine all elements of the resource The PowerPoint presentation encompasses all five memory pictures, questions and answers. This is ideal to be displayed on your board when students first arrive. It’s a great starter and engagement task to get them thinking at the start of the school day. This resource is in American English.