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We all know that once tests are done, everyone pretty much switches off and it's a real challenge to keep our students engaged. Well, I've got a solution! ​Here's a really fun idea to reflect on the academic year as a whole group where you can really bond with your students and be assured that everyone will have a blast!
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What I like about these are that as they are already colour coded, they are really versatile to use for any game or activity in your classroom. I personally would never stick anything to my blocks as that means they can only be used for one activity - what a waste!? And I'm not a fan of the DIY blobs of ink and paint on the ends either - it just doesn't look pretty enough for me (who's with me here?!) So these blocks are the way to go in my opinion:
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​Again, I include full rules of how to play using this method in the resource for you.
These larger options mean you will only need a set of 6 cards. I have created them to be exactly the size of a standard photograph (6x4in) so you can easily put them in photo albums or photo sleeves (a much more versatile option than laminating everything as this makes them easy to change up for different activities!)
Here are some great photo sleeves you can check out if you're interested: Amazon US Amazon UK |
So, why should you get your students to play this game at the end of the school year? Well if you're the kind of teacher who really cares about classroom community and helping students bond before they leave for the summer, this resource will leave your students with fond memories about you and their classroom. To me, it's all about how you finish the school year that matters as that is the lasting memory! They will have a blast bonding over the good times, reflecting on their journey this year and looking forward to years to come! |
​Oh and for those of you who are up for embracing more technology in your classrooms, I have created another option in the pack that is a digital interactive way to play that doesn't involve printing anything! You can have students download the PowerPoint to their devices (you can easily convert it to a Google Slides document via Google Drive) then they can use this to access the questions and have one device per team or even one per person: it can be used with or without the dice! |
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You candownload the game here from TpT or directly from my store here if you prefer PayPal or paying in GBP!

I truly believe that by allowing our students to take time to reflect on the school year with their peers in a fun and engaging way, they will effectively take on board on what they have learned and where they hope to be in the future, not to mention form stronger bonds with one another thus improving overall well-being and classroom ethos.
How do you plan on ending the school year with a bang? Comment below, I'd love to talk more about it!