Free Time Activities: For Ages 9-11 (Inspirational Ideas): Free Time Activities 9-11

by Molly Potter

Molly Potter, author of Outside the box ,
has come up with some wonderfully entertaining activities, which are
ideal for off timetable slots during the school day such as 'golden
time', 'treats' at the end of term or, in fact, any time when you feel
your pupils need a light-hearted break from the curriculum. This photocopiable book is packed with
innovative, exciting and unusual activities such as an 'intergalactic
beauty contest' 'a noise scavenger hunt' or 'pencil olympics'! This photocopiable book is packed with
innovative, exciting and unusual activities such as an 'intergalactic
beauty contest' 'a noise scavenger hunt' or 'pencil olympics'! They are
the type of activity that busy teachers, no longer have the time or
energy to create.





For ease of planning, the books are organised according to the size
of the group i.e. activities for a) individuals, b) pairs or small
groups and c) whole group activities. As many of the activities demand that pupils
work in pairs or groups there are plenty of opportunities for pupils to
work together and support each other and thus develop their
team-building skills - another very important aspect of these books.





The range and scope of this book mean that after school club leaders
or teachers will quickly be able to find an activity that suits their
needs, depending on the amount of time available and the amount of
noise and excitement they can tolerate!

68 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2008

About the author

Molly Potter started out as a scientist. However, she soon realised that chemistry did not have abundant opportunities for working with people and they were what really interested her - so she jumped ship and trained as a primary school teacher. She has subsequently worked with children and in education in a variety of guises for a long time, including working to support teachers to deliver an effective PSHE/RSE programme.

The first books Molly had published were in creative thinking, problem solving and personal, social and health education (PSHE) and aimed at teachers. Later, she moved on to write picture books that help young children with tricky emotions and situations. Her honest, open, down-to-earth approach leaves children informed and reassured.