Themes of the Week, ideas for daily activities to build community

Having a theme for each day is a great way to build community with a group of learners, especially when teaching online. It adds structure to the week and provides opportunities for students to engage and participate.

This pack contains alliterative ideas for each day, such as 'tongue-twister Tuesday' or 'fact or fiction Friday'. There is inspiration for starter activities, quizzes, a range of subject areas and fun dressing up activities.

Ideas can be printed on individual cards for each day or a chart for the week to add to your wall or stick in your planner.

The cards come with UK and US spelling versions, A4 and letter size.

Charts also in UK/US spelling with landscape and portrait variations. PDF and PNG files (so you can adjust the size to suit).

If you would like a personalised version using just your choice of words for each day get in touch: fiona@teacherstellingtales.com

See the blog for more information and inspiration:
https://teacherstellingtales.com/themes-of-the-week/

Or follow the Pinterest board:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/teacherstellingtales/themes-of-the-week/

Update: updated presentation includes example discussion cards for 'Would You Rather', 'This or That' and 'Friday Faves', lists of 'This or That' and 'Would You Rather' ideas and blank backgrounds for each day.

Further update (August 2022): printable cards for 'Would You Rather' (new ideas) and 'This or That' for use one-to-one or in small groups. I found these really helpful in getting to know children in alternative provision settings.