Tutor time essentials
As a form tutor the list of jobs to juggle is endless and the time never enough but it's also an extremely rewarding role to have. So, whether you're looking for display notices, every day activities or games and quizzes, we have drawn together a collection of tutor time essentials you can use with your form group.
Tutor time toolkit
Tutor time notices, displays, daily 15-minute slides and wellbeing check-ins to help form tutors engage their tutor group and support learning.
KS3-KS4 SEMH Morning Check-In
Target: * Key Stage 3-Key Stage 4 Student targeted. * Designed to be done in tutor/form-time or when the student arrives at school. * Aiming to help students settle in the mornings at school. * Can be used when a child is non-talking/verbal or unable to communicate using words. Contents: * Size A4 ...
Birthday display poster
Birthday display poster for classroom. Bright eye-catching display poster. Includes two versions, one an academic calendar starting in September and one starting in January. Both png and pdf files available. Perfect to print and write on by hand or download and add birthdays on digitally e.g. by put...
"THINK" Kindness and Anti- Bullying Poster for Classroom and Bulletin Board (3 designs)
This poster adds a splash of colour to your classroom walls whilst fostering an environment where kindness flourishes and encouraging students to think before they speak; especially when it comes to gossip, rumours and bullying. Appropriate for all age groups.
Motivation Assembly KS3 KS4 +Form Time Activities
Motivate your students with this engaging and interesting assembly focused on the theme of motivation. This resource allows students to learn more about motivation whilst also asking them to reflect on their own goals and motivation. There are opportunities throughout the assembly for students to co...
Daily Student Notices
In this editable presentation there is a slide for each day of the week (Monday to Friday). On each slide, there is a space for the day and date, information about where the names of the days originate and a space for notices including a riddle of the day. It's a colourful and fun way to present a...
Tutor notices
I have created this template for tutor notices to share messages with your class, with space for Star of the Week/Day, and outline the week ahead. For neon light effect download and install Las Enter font (FREE for personal use) https://www.dafont.com/lasenter.font
Quizzes and activities
From numeracy and literacy games to fun form time quiz activities, this fantastic collection of games and quizzes will keep your tutor group engaged for hours.
Stop the Bus/Scattegories
A game that can be used as a plenary or to identify key terms for a lesson. I often use 'fun' categories, followed by a couple more serious ones. I have included a tutorial of how to play and a blank sheet to print out. Students are required to think of words for each category and as soon as th...
20 anagram wheels - fun spelling game!
These anagram wheels provide an opportunity for children to practice their spelling techniques/rules as well as having fun! 20 wheels and answers included. please visit my shop to see my other resources! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/erylands
Activity Bank: Tutor Time
A completely editable bank of tutor time activities in the following categories: * Podcasts * Games and group activities * Meditation and motivation * Discussion and debate * Videos and documentaries + a blank slide for staff and students to share their own recommendations The bank includes: 15 d...
30 seconds to name Tutor Time Game
30 seconds to name Tutor Time Game Tutor time Game, one student has 30 seconds to name 10 of something (e.g. capital cities) with the help of others who raise their hand. 30 different slides. Easy to add more if you wanted. Would be great for any KS2/3/4 Tutor group!
Dingbats - Brain Teasers
Pupils love these and a great way squeeze in some lateral thinking. Each square contains a word or phrase with visual clues as to what it is. The number of letters in each word of the phrase is contained underneath- this can be revealed as a clue once the children have had time to try and guess with...
Word Root of the Week: Assembly Slides for the Entire Academic Year!
One academic year's worth of Word Root of the Week slides (36 weeks) for displaying in during assembly and/or form times. These are very effective for normalising the breaking down of words into their component parts and digging deeper into how they affect the word's meaning. Each slide displays t...
English Games & Activities Fun Freebie
When even your most academic students are thinking more about the weekend ahead than about the finer points of your brilliant lesson, then bring on these educational games! There are games for individuals, team games, mini writing activities, silly speeches and riddles to solve. If you and your stud...
Pointless SPaG
PowerPoint quiz based on the BBC Pointless games. Covers many aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar. It is important that you read the notes for teachers so you know where to click. Great for lesson starters and plenaries. Update 15/11/16 to make it work better when using PowerPoint 2013. P...
Strategy Board Games for Critical Thinking
This is a set of 10 board games that work on STRATEGY rather than CHANCE. The only equipment you need is counters/markers. Provided in both colour and black/white. Easy-to-follow instructions are written on the game boards. All games are for 2 players. These games develop skills such...
Topical quizzes and activities
Event-based and topical quizzes, games and activities you can use with your form group to keep them engaged during tutor time.
