Age: 6+yrs Ease Overview This activity is great for interacting with other learners in the same class, interacting between classes in the same school or interaction with learners in other schools, both nationally and internationally. Below, the activity centres on story writing, but it can be easily changed to develop writing across the curriculum (timelines, Full Article…
Ready Steady, Cook!
Age: 4-6yrs Ease **** Overview One of the things that characterizes the place where we live are local recipes and dishes. In this activity, students develop their own traditional recipes based on family tradition and home cooking. Their recipes are uploaded onto a classroom blog. Description: The first step in this activity is to research Full Article…
Reading Recitals
Age: 6+yrs Ease ***** Overview Making audio recordings has never been easier thanks to a raft of free and easy to use downloadable software. We use Audacity® when asking pupils to record themselves reading individually or in a group. We use the audio recording for assessment purposes (peer, self and teacher assessment) and reporting Full Article…
QR code treasure hunt.
Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview This is a great activity for introducing new pupils to the school. Older pupils create an exciting treasure hunt for younger pupils using QR codes that contain clues. Description Discuss “What is an app?” This is an opportunity for pupils and teachers to discuss the function and purpose of apps Full Article…
Publish Me.
Age: 8-12yrs Ease **** Tikatok is no longer available. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a new lesson plan using Picozine instead. Overview This software enables learners to publish their stories in book form. There are different levels of support offered so there is very little limit as to the age and Full Article…
Podcast to Parents
Age: 7+yrs Ease ** Overview Creating a podcast is much easier than you might think but it has many different applications. Here we’ve used it to develop literacy skills whilst also creating an opportunity to improve home-school links. The end product also has a practical application making it an useful and sustainable activity. Description If Full Article…