Popular and enjoyable lesson starter which embeds English and Maths. PowerPoint containing a lesson starter word game. The game contains two lists, each of which can be spun on clicking the relevant button. One list contains different categories such as “Animals” or “Countries”, the other contains rules such as “Starts with A” or “Has a T in it”. Spin the cards. The learner to think of a correct word gets a point. That learner then chooses which colour card to spin next—green or blue. If learners are stuck, the group chooses which colour to spin again. Learners should keep a tally of points won, in order to add these up at the end. The winner is the learner with the most points when the game ends. Embeds English through reading, coming up with words and speaking and listening. Embeds Maths through counting, keeping a tally and adding up scores at the end.

PowerPoint and worksheet on the importance of sleeping well. Includes the benefits of sleeping well, the symptoms or poor sleep and ways to improve sleep. Learners must identify the key points in order to complete the worksheet.

Case study about a fictional character’s difficulties with cannabis misuse. Includes a reading activity and questions, prompting learners to consider the reasons for cannabis misuse and the effects. Can be used prior to a group discussion or speaking and listening activity.

Tarsia puzzle for learners to apply their knowledge in multiplying and dividing numbers.

Tarsia puzzle for learners to apply their knowledge in calculating fractions of amounts.

Resource showing the amount of calories in various drinks. Learners must calculate how much time they would need to spend walking or running to use the equivalent calories. Embeds Maths.

Two sequenced activities. Worksheet for learners to identify which personal information they may need to give in different situations. Scaffolded activity for learners to give personal information when ordering a takeaway. Learners must complete the blank text messages with their own personal information, which they might have to give when ordering a takeaway. Can be used for a speaking and listening activity following this, where learners role play asking for and giving personal information.