8 activities to be used during beginning of the new school year /transition period. Suitable for KS1/ KS2
Activity 1 - About me page template (to colour and fill in)
Activity 2 - Find someone who bingo page
Activity 3 - About me passport page (fill in activity)
Activity 4 - About me shield page (to colour and fill in)
Activity 5 - About me bunting/flag page (to colour and fill in)
Activity 6 - How well do you know your teacher? (quiz)
Activity 7 - I Spy in the classroom (classroom hunt using the alphabet)
Activity 8 - Birthday Cards templates (decorate a card for your classmate’s birthday)
The file is in .pdf format and not editable. If you require any changes, please send us an email.
Thank you for your interest!
Hoppy Times
SECONDARY TRANSITION ACTIVITIES
For year 6 pupils to help with transition into secondary school. KS2 to KS3.
Suitable for the last summer term / for in class or as part of home learning.
The 9 activities include:
Secondary school web quest
Learn the lingo
My travel plan
Timetable
School equipment
My dream timetable
Form tutor
Draw your form tutor
Agony Aunt letters /scenarios to discuss common fears
The document is in .pdf file and is NOT editable. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any changes making.
Thank you for your interest,
HoppyTimes
Transition Booklet for KS1/ KS2 - end of year, new class, social story.
Pages 1 - 6 Booklet Cover page (Year 1 - 6)
Page 7 About Me page (name, age, space for a photo, likes/dislikes)
Page 8 Introduction to transition
Page 9 New teacher’s name and space for a photo/ drawing
Page 10 A note from new teacher (to be completed by the teacher)
Pages 11 - 13 Introducing the staff (space for photos and notes to be completed by the Year Group staff)
Page 14 For photos/ drawings of a new classroom
Page 15 New Classroom scavenger hunt activity
Pages 16 - 18 For photos/ drawings of the areas in the new year group (playground, toilets, lunch trolley, etc.)
Page 19 Things that will stay the same in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil)
Page 20 Things that will be different in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil)
Page 21 Blank page
Page 22 Closing page
Page 23 Credits page
For most pupils, transition to a new Year group is an exciting time. For some, however, it can be worrying and unsettling. This booklet is created to be used in KS1 and KS2. Teachers and teaching assistants work on completing the booklet together with their pupils, once completed - the book can be used as a Transition Social Story.
The document is in .pdf format and not editable. 23 pages included.
Create a powerful display to promote British Values in your school / classroom / nursery with these child friendly posters. Over 10 posters included (some with variations). The posters depict and explain democracy, the rule of law, mutual respect, individual liberty and tolerance to those of different faiths and beliefs.
Every school in England must promote British values in their SMSC development, which is particularly important to Ofsted. This set is perfect for that!
The document is in .pdf format (not editable) however if you have any suggestions, my email address can be found on the last page of the resource.
Update: A version with a different font has been now added.
This fun quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions about summer. Recording sheet included. Editable text. Great end of year activity. Suitable for KS2 - KS3
This fun quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions about school and education, see examples in the preview. Recording sheet included. Editable text. Great beginning of the year / ice breaker activity for your new class. Suitable for KS2 - KS3
Christmas Quiz Task Cards
A fun and educational Christmas quiz suitable for children in KS2. Contains 28 cards that can be cut out and put around the classroom for a Christmas scavenger hunt or just given out as table task cards.
Bright, child friendly graphics and clear precursive font. Answer sheet and response sheet included.
Happy Holidays!
Chinese New Year lesson/ assembly.
A fun and interactive PowerPoint presentation about Chinese New Year, its origins and traditions.
26 slides with basic information about the holiday.
Suitable for stand alone lessons and assemblies in KS1/KS2.
Included: history of the holiday; story of Nian monster; information about reunion dinner; Chinese Zodiac; fun facts quiz; video link; colourful illustrations.
The presentation can be used on its own or followed by a number of engaging activities that are also in our shop.
Thank you for your interest.
HoppyTimes
A fun and interactive 27-slide PowerPoint presentation about Mother’s Day (Mothering Sunday), its UK origins and traditions.
Suitable for stand alone lessons and assemblies in KS1/KS2. Fully editable text can be tailored to the needs of your pupils.
After a short starter, pupils learn about the history of Mother’s Day and its religious origins. Information about modern Mother’s Day is also included, as well as a fun facts quiz, inspirational quotes and colourful illustrations.
Thank you for your interest.
HoppyTimes
A PowerPoint lesson introducing children to Advent and exploring the symbolism behind it. The slides will take your pupils on an exciting journey exploring the origins of Advent and what makes it important to Christians.
The PowerPoint included information on the Advent season; advent calendars; christingles; advent wreaths and candles;
There are 3 activities included in the lesson:
1. Sequencing the story of Jesus' birth.
2. Exploring the events the local churches hold during Advent.
3. Watching a video about Papa Panov.
There is an independent worksheet that asks the children to circle the symbols of Advent and write a paragraph describing their feelings (anticipation) during the season.
Suitable for KS2
A fun set of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year with your KS1/ lower KS2 students.
The resource includes:
Colouring pages
Write your name in Chinese activity
Word search (with answers)
2 Colour by Number activities
2 Chinese New Year mystery pictures (with answers)
It is a .pdf file and is not editable. Please contact me if you want anything changing or have any suggestions.
Please see my other Chinese New Year resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-zodiac-craft-and-writing-activity-11800769
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-information-zodiac-nian-traditions-history-11800171
Tolerance Value Display
Remind your students about Tolerance with this simple but powerful display kit.
The kit includes: main poster (A4); word cards (x2 per A4 page); Tolerance letters in blue and white ; pictures of the globe and children.
Sizes can be altered when printing. Suitable for KS2/3. In .pdf format (not editable).
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British Values Display
Merry Christmas Bookmarks German
The resource has 16 black and white bookmarks for your students to colour and personalise. Great as a reward, prize or present.
Images include: Christmas presents, stockings, bells, ornaments, elves, candy cane, Christmas tree, Christmas muffins.
The resource contains 5 pages, with 4 bookmarks per page; page 5 - HoppyTimes terms and conditions.
English and French versions of the same resource are also available.
Happy Christmas!
HoppyTimes
Merry Christmas Bookmarks English
The resource has 16 black and white bookmarks for your students to colour and personalise. Great as a reward, prize or present.
Images include: Christmas presents, stockings, bells, ornaments, elves, candy cane, Christmas tree, Christmas muffins.
The resource contains 5 pages, with 4 bookmarks per page; page 5 - HoppyTimes terms and conditions.
French and German versions of the same resource are also available.
Happy Christmas!
HoppyTimes
A system of rewards designed to be used with a whole class. No money required. Just print the different coupons available and give them out to the children. Can be used as individual rewards for various achievements – reading at home, following the school rules, as game prizes, birthday gifts, the choice is yours!
Can be organised in a catalogue folder (front cover and larger images also included for all the 10 prizes).
Coupons included: music break; house points; round of applause; show and tell; pen pass; read aloud to the class; desk swap; teacher's assistant for a day, etc.
A set of 30 positive affirmation cards. Great for building self-esteem in children.
Cards include:
I am awesome
I am beautiful
I am smart
I am a good reader
I am so important
I am loved
I enjoy learning
I have many talents
I enjoy challenges
I am good at Math
I always do my best
I am brave
I have lots of friends
I believe in myself
I can do it
I am helpful
I accept myself
I am proud of myself
I am wonderful
My smile is like the Sun
I get better and better
I never give up
I am creative
I am a winner
I am powerful
I am positive
I am limitless
I am unique
I am good at lots of things
I love to try new things
Made using beautiful graphics from Melonheadz. Great counselling/ motivational tool.
Help reduce your students’ stress and anxiety before SATs, exams or other tests with these Test Taking Strategies posters.
8 Posters included:
Good Night Sleep
Healthy Breakfast
Budget Your Time
Read Directions
Highlight Keywords
**Use Scrap Paper **(I have also included a similar poster that says “scratch paper” instead of “scrap paper”)
Check Your Answers
Show What You Know
The posters can be printed and laminated for durability. They would work best as a class display. The posters could also be helpful to SEN students who sometimes struggle the most.
The posters are in .pdf format and not editable. However, if you need anything changing, please drop me an email (my email address is on the last page of this resource).
Thank you for your interest!
Hoppy Times