Product Description

If you are looking for a creative opening, energising middle or big finish to a lesson then this book provides over a hundred activities which have been developed over ten years and have worked with thousands of students in hundreds of schools. Start your lesson with a quick game of Thumb Wars, Anagrammer or throw in a Thought Grenade. Break a lesson up with a round of Bagsnatcher or make it unforgettable with Quizzical and Pass the Exam. Bring the lesson to an end with School Disco, Homework Lottery or Lesson Trailer. This book is for the curious and enthusiastic and for anyone who is stuck in a learning environment wishing they were somewhere else. The activities are designed to develop communication, teamwork, creative thinking, confidence, and provide the dopamine release required for effective learning. This book shamelessly entertains whilst at the same time engaging young people in the creative arena by putting a Rocket Up Your Class!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32221 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 180 pages

Review
There are so many ideas here that are guaranteed to improve the classroom atmosphere. I think absolutely every teacher will find something new and improving in this book. --Johnny Ball, Science Writer

Dave Keeling s vibrant and witty book blows a breath of fresh air up the backside of any classroom. --Matthew Gray, Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University

Dave s approach motivates all students to think and learn and doesn t simply teach to the 20% who are already motivated. --Esther Sayers, Curator for Young People s Programmes, Tate Modern

About the Author
Dave Keeling, a 6 2 , self-confessed Ginger Ninja, has been a professional actor and a stand-up educationalist (or kinaesthetic and passionate) for 10 years working the length and breadth of the country with teachers, pupils and parents.

Customer Reviews

Every Teacher Should Have one
This book has been a god send and i use it regularly with my current year 7 pupils. On entry to the class there is a ten minute teaser on the board...most of which are taken from this book, and to date all activites have been a great success. This then allows me to log onto the computer, get books out etc.... whilst keeping the pupils entertained and more importantly on task and having fun!!!
I cannot rate this highly enough, a very well written and funny book...BUY IT!!

great
I havent had chance to use this book as yet but wanted to read it in due time before returning back to school with new pupils. I think what I have read is a great book with lots of short fun activities in here that will make a great start, during or end to any lesson.