Secondary transition resources
With the end of the school year fast approaching, thoughts are quickly turning to changes the new year will bring and supporting students with the transition from primary to secondary. So, whether you’re looking for ice-breakers and games or welcome assemblies and resources to help set expectations, we have drawn together a collection of lessons, activities and displays you could use during the transition period.
Transition activities and ice-breakers
Primary to Secondary Transition Workbook
A workbook of activities suited for the transition between primary and secondary school. Can be sent home to new students or used as an activity during introduction days. Variety of activities including "All about Me!", careers, skills and aspirations, timetables and lessons, uniform and e...
Transition Camera Activity
This is a fabulous resource for getting to know your new class on transition day or the first day of school. The idea is that each child decorates the camera and draws four things that are important/special to them in the film reel. While the children were decorating, I chatted with them and took a...
All About Me Letter - English / Literacy form / tutor time / transition
A PPT to guide pupils through writing a letter to introduce themselves to their new teacher. Aimed at Y7 but easily adapted.
Supporting Secondary School Transition
An editable resource for SEN year 6 children transitioning to a mainstream primary school - https://www.supportingneurodiversity.co.uk/resources-and-tips
WORD ART One Off Lesson - Illustration, Text
Ideal for transition activities, supply teachers, a gap lesson, an end of year activity or just for a display. This PowerPoint provides step-by-step instructions for children to create their own 3D word art using an inspirational word 'This lesson has been a life saver! What an enjoyable lesson.' ...
Year 6 Transition Activity Booklet
I have created this resource to support the transition from Year 6 to Year 7. It is an activity booklet designed for children to complete independently perhaps as part of their home learning and give them an opportunity to share any worries with adults. The booklet includes 15 pages of advice and ...
Transition Workbook Year 6
Transition Workbook Year 6 to Year 7 / Primary to Secondary / New School This download is a Year 6 transition workbook for primary to secondary. It prepares pupils for the transition to a new school. It would also work for any pupil about to move schools to prepare them for the transition. There a...
Getting to know you icebreaker activities
*Limited time offer - if you enjoyed this resource please review with your email address & I will send you a free Back to School dingbats resource!* A highly presented and detailed getting to know you/ meet your class pack of icebreaker activities. This resource is perfect to back to school ...
All About Me Phone (Transition/Back to School Activity)
A cool, modern and engaging 'All About Me' activity which is great for transition day or as a back to school activity. With this Instagram style activity, you can learn more about your new students on an imaginative, fun way and the class can learn more about themselves and their peers as well. St...
Setting expectations
Games, quizzes and summer school activities
End of Term Maths Quiz
5 rounds with 10 questions + bonus question Can be used with Key Stage 3 and 4 classes, maybe possible to use with some key stage 2 classes.
Fun Quiz - Guess the Object
A quiz where students guess an object based on a close-up image. Perfect to have ready for tutor, getting to know each other, or in an educational emergency. 20 images to guess Answers included Beautiful resource that can be used time and time again Thank you for viewing.
FUN End of Year Summer Quiz
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
End of Term Quiz
A great quiz to end the term or school year. Suitable for KS2 and lower KS3 children. This attractive PowerPoint contains five rounds in all, each round has ten questions. There are four possible answers to each question. Each round of questions is followed by the answers so that teams can swap a...
Dingbats Quiz
Included in your download is a Dingbats quiz sheet, instructions on how to play/ideas on how to use in the classroom and a full answer sheet. Dingbats is very literally a game of say what you see ! Use as a starter, plenary, part of a quiz, form-time fun or simply as a fun activity as a class...
Transition resources
Resources to support you in preparing your pupils for all aspects of transition.
Primary transition resources
Prepare your pupils for the next academic year in primary from EYFS to year 6.