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Imaginative activities and projects to pack your students' summer holidays with creativity

13 July 2022

Bonus: Homework for teachers. Take some time over the summer to look after your own wellbeing (although maybe wait until just before the new term starts!) with these Dreamachine Teacher Wellbeing CPD videos and creative activities .

1. Dreamachine Resources At Home Pack

Print off the entire pack or just one or two from this collection of activities from the Dreamachine Schools resources, specially picked out for families at home. They include science, global citizenship and wellbeing activities suitable for all ages, but will need adults to support the delivery as they are written in a lesson plan style. The activities include an interactive science survey into the senses: Life’s Big Questions – with videos to watch presented by Newsround’s Martin Dougan and fun illusions to try out.

2. British Science Week Activity Packs

For child-facing activities that are print off and go try this year’s British Science Week activity packs , which include a Dreamachine optical illusion challenge.

3. Summer Reading Challenge 2022

This year’s summer reading challenge is online and even if your school didn’t sign—up, children can still register to join in online and get books form the library: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

You could print out this resource from StoryTrails and Unboxed Learning , with lots of ideas for storytelling.

4. The Poetry Society and Stemettes About Us Competition

About Us is all about exploring the many ways life across the universe is connected. Young people aged 4-18 can enter their poems and/ or Scratch projects on the theme of ‘connectivity and the universe‘, to win books and tech goodies, talent development opportunities, and free workshops for their school. All entrants will receive an e-certificate for participating and the competition closes on 31 August 2022. www.aboutus.earth/about-the-competition

5. Teaching for Creativity Taster Cards

Our Teaching for Creativity Taster Card activities are short and simple so could easily be facilitated by a parent or carer!

6. Keep an alternative journal

Document your summer break in a diary, but try to do it without writing a word! Create a scrapbook (or box!) of your summer, to remind you of what you did and how you felt. Try to include something for every week, but you can include as many entries as you like. How many different types of entries can you do? Some ideas are:

• Draw or paint a picture of what you did
• Draw the weather that day
• Close your eyes and draw how you feel
• Take a photo
• Collect a memento e.g. a ticket, a receipt, a food packet, newspaper, a leaf, a stone
• Draw a list of the music you listened to / books you read / games you played
• Make a collage of something you are looking forward to
• Make a picture of the tastiest food you ate – try using something unusual in a collage like pasta, lentils or cut up food packaging
• Listen to the noises outside and draw what you think you can hear

7. Design a new invention

Invent something to solve the problem of ____________.

Draw your invention and label it or make a model of it and a short video explaining how it will work. Think about: How does it work? What size will it be if you made it for real? What material is it made of? Where does it get power or energy from to work? What will you call it?

Check out Little Inventors for inspiration: www.littleinventors.org/ideas

Insert a problem to solve that you think your students will know about / connects to your learning this year or look on www.littleinventors.org/mini-challenges/

Some ideas are: plastic food packaging, ocean pollution, keeping cool in the heatwave, keeping house plants alive, how to stay dry when camping, learning times tables, getting to school on time.

8. Put on an art exhibition

Visit Tate Kids and choose some of the activities to create your own artwork: www.tate.org.uk/kids/make

Once you have enough pieces, stage an art exhibition in your home or garden and invite families and friends. Think about how you want them to feel when they are in the exhibition. Do you want them to feel excited/calm/intrigued or think about issues you care about? How can you display your work to try and achieve this? Take photos and collect some quotes of how they found the experience!

9. Learn some origami

Learn to make something out of origami, the art of paper folding. Maths on Toast have some how-to-videos: www.mathsontoast.org.uk/activity-category/videos/

All you need is some squares of paper – even newspaper will do (an easy way to make a square of paper is to fold one corner over to the bottom edge and then cut along ).

10. Write a cultural review

Write a review of a film/book/computer game/album/podcast /play/day out/experience – anything cultural that interests you! How did it make you feel? What were the best bits? What could improve? What surprised you?

You could provide them with a quick list of family days out (preferably free and local) to spark ideas. If your students are London based, here is a list of some free goings on in the capital to get you started:

Greenwich + Docklands - International Festival 2022 (FREE) 26 August – 11 September / Festival - free theatre, art, dance and circus.

Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster: Alienarium 5 at Serpentine South Gallery (FREE) until 4 September / Art exhibition - a speculative environment that invites us to imagine possible encounters with extraterrestrials.

Covent Garden Cool Down – August Bank Holiday weekend / Experience - an annual ice cream festival on the streets of Covent Garden.

Take One Picture 2022 at the National Gallery (FREE) until 11 September / Art exhibition - primary schools from across the UK have responded creatively to 'The Finding of Moses' by Orazio Gentileschi.

Hew Locke: The Procession at Tate Britain (FREE) until January 2023 / Art exhibition – an installation of sculptures of people gathering and moving together to and ‘to celebrate, worship, protest, mourn, escape or even to better themselves’.

Kids Week – throughout August / Theatre - children 17 and under can go to theatre shows for free when accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Brent Biennial 2022: In The House Of My Love (FREE) until 11 September / Art exhibition - artists and community groups whose works explore the many meanings of homemaking.

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This article was co-authored by Alexander Ruiz, M.Ed. . Alexander Ruiz is an Educational Consultant and the Educational Director of Link Educational Institute, a tutoring business based in Claremont, California that provides customizable educational plans, subject and test prep tutoring, and college application consulting. With over a decade and a half of experience in the education industry, Alexander coaches students to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence while achieving skills and the goal of achieving skills and higher education. He holds a BA in Psychology from Florida International University and an MA in Education from Georgia Southern University. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 53,147 times.

Sometimes, even if you are done with exams for the academic term, you end up with homework during your school holiday. Whether you are making up work, preparing for a new class, or simply already have to start working on next term, it is possible to get your homework done during your holiday and still enjoy your free time. All you need to do is set a schedule, designate a space to study, and stick to your plan—we'll show you how!

Organizing Your Time

• Try setting aside consistent times for certain subjects every day. For example, if you know you will have time in the afternoon, set aside a block from 2pm to 4pm to work on your homework.
• If you need to work on multiple subjects over the holidays, alternate your study time from day to day. You may want to work on your history homework on Mondays and Wednesdays, and your maths work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Use a personal planner or calendar to mark down your study times, and write what assignments you want to work on for each day.

• Studying distracted can actually make it more difficult to learn and retain information. When you designate no-study time, it’s important to stick to it so that you don’t miss vital steps or information in your school work.

Setting Up Your Space

• If you are traveling and you forget something, it may be difficult or expensive to get a replacement on the go.
• To avoid missing anything, look at each assignment before you leave and make a checklist of what materials you need to complete that assignment. Go through the checklist and make sure you have packed everything you need to take with you before you leave school.

• If you carry a phone or tablet with you regularly, set reminders on your digital calendar so that you get instant notifications.
• If you use a planner, write reminders down there as well, so that you know what you expect to do and when you expect to do it.

• Clear your study space of all distractions. If you work at a desk, for example, make sure that only your computer, your notebook, your school books, and materials relevant to your studies are set up.
• Make the space more comfortable by providing yourself with comfortable seating, good lighting, and accoutrements such a blanket that may help you feel more relaxed in your space.

Working On Your Homework

• Apps like Freedom and LeechBlock allow users to temporarily block certain sites or set whole blocks of time where the internet is inaccessible.
• Tools such as FocusWriter and Focus Booster are designed to help you track your time to accomplish specific tasks.

• Taking occasional breaks has been found to improve attention and potentially make your overall studying more effective. [6] X Research source Even if you are focused on an assignment, try to include breaks to keep from overworking yourself.

• Do try to avoid packing schoolwork into times that won’t properly allow you to focus, such as on a tour or during a family get-together. Save the school work for designated study time or your leisure time.
• Make sure your environment is compatible for the work you need to do. For example, avoid bringing your computer or scientific calculator to a beach setting, which could damage such equipment.

• If possible, save any editing for a time when you are not on a trip or dealing with family visits. Find a low-stress point in your holiday where you can go over the work you’ve done thus far.
• See if any of your peers would be interested in exchanging assignments and peer editing. Arrange it with a friend before you leave school, and set exchange deadlines for the two of you.

Expert Q&A

• Do not save all of your homework for the last day of your holiday. This makes it more likely that you will not get all of your work done on time and at a satisfactory level. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Let your friends and family know your planned study schedule so that they can plan not to disturb you during those times. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Make sure you have a way to contact your teacher, such as their email address, in case you have any questions that arise while you are away from school. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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In addition to being a time for enjoyment and relaxation, summer vacation is an excellent opportunity for young children to continue learning and being busy. Eliminate tiresome spreadsheets! This blog article contains a plethora of creative ideas for computer holiday homework for kids in classes 5 through 8. We’ll cover topics including multiple-choice questions (MCQ), fill-in-the-blank questions, short questions, lengthy questions, and exercises to make summer learning engaging for kids, teachers, and parents. 

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Ans: Here are some ways to finish holiday homework on time. -Set study schedule -Get rid of online distractions -Take short break -Check your work -Prepare your material

Ans: Make a plan that accommodates your vacation schedule and try your best to follow it. 

Ans: Schedule everything out carefully in advance. Maintain your study space tidy and orderly, and keep your study aids close at hand. 

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Practice Listening English Exercises for A2 – On holiday

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1 . Listen to the conversation between John, a student on holiday in Moscow with his parents, and the hotel receptionist.

Why is John speaking to the receptionist?

2 . Listen again. Are the sentences right ( ✓) or wrong ( ✗)?

1   John is an only child.

2   John wants to look around the city in the afternoon.

3   The tourist information centre is a long way from the hotel.

4   The receptionist hasn’t got an underground map.

5   John thinks taxis are faster than the underground.

6   John forgot his bag.

7   The guest before John had several suitcases.

8   There is a lift in the hotel.

Answer & Audioscript

Because he wants some information about sightseeing in Moscow.

1 ✗ (He has a sister.)

3 ✗ (It’s not very far.)

4 ✗ (It’s on the other side of the street map.)

6 ✗ (No, it isn’t his.)

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John:    Hello. We arrived this morning. I’m a guest here with my mum and dad, and my sister.

Receptionist:    Oh yes, I remember. John, isn’t it? How can I help you?

John:    It’s our first time here in Moscow and we want to do some sightseeing this afternoon. Can you give me some information about things to see, please?

Receptionist:    Yes, certainly. I can give you a small street map Em, here it is. We’re here … and the tourist information centre is … here. It’s not very far. You can easily get there on foot.

John:    That’s perfect. Thank you. Do you have a guidebook? My mum and dad like having a guidebook. My sister and I think guidebooks are boring – we think it’s much more fun to use the internet to read about things to do in a city.

Receptionist:    Yes, we have some guidebooks here. You have to pay for them, though.

John:    OK, I’ll tell Mum and Dad. Oh, and do you have a metro map?

Receptionist:    Yes, look. It’s on the other side of the street map. The best way to get around Moscow is by metro or by bus. You can get day tickets for both.

John:    What about taxis? Aren’t they quicker?

Receptionist:    Taxis are OK, but they can be expensive and quite slow. There’s always a lot of traffic, so they often take a long time!

John:    Thank you. That’s really useful information for mum and dad. Bye.

Receptionist:    Goodbye … Oh, excuse me. You left your suitcase.

John:    Pardon?

Receptionist:    Isn’t that your suitcase there on the floor?

John:    No, that isn’t mine. Mine’s in our room. I saw a man here at the desk before me. He had lots of luggage. Perhaps it belongs to him. He went up in the lift.

Receptionist:    Ah yes. I remember. I’ll call his room. Thank you.

1 . Listen to the conversation between Ross and an assistant in the tourist information office. Match the people to the things they like.

1   Ross’s mum likes   ………

2   Ross’s sister likes   ………

3   Ross likes   ………

4   Ross’s dad likes   ………

a   football

d   old buildings

2 . Listen again and choose the correct answers.

0   In Liverpool, there are two cathedrals / is one cathedral .

1   Ross likes the idea of the long / short boat trip.

2   You can visit Liverpool Football Club from 10.00 / 10.30 in the morning.

3   The woman says The Beatles were fantastic / famous .

4   Tate Liverpool has modern art / art from every century .

5   The assistant gives Ross information about transport / theatres.

1   1 d   2 a   3 b   4 c

2   1 short   2 10.00   3 famous   4 modern art   5 theatres

Assistant:    Hello, there. Can I help you?

Ross:    Hi. I’m here in Liverpool with my parents and my sister for three days. I’d like to get some information about things to do for all of us.

Assistant:    OK. Let’s see … do any of you like looking at old buildings?

Ross:    Hmm, Dad doesn’t enjoy doing that, but Mum loves it.

Assistant:    She’ll be happy then. There are two amazing cathedrals to visit.

Ross:    Oh, great.

Assistant:    Just a minute, I’ll give you a map so you can find them. Here you are. And what about going on the river on a boat? That’s fun. You can go on a short trip around Liverpool for 50 minutes or on a long one to Manchester. But that takes six hours.

Ross:    A short boat trip’s a really good idea.

Assistant:    And what about football? Liverpool’s football club is very famous, of course.

Ross:    Oh yes. My sister Jessica’s a big fan.

Assistant:    Great. You can go and have a tour between 10 and 3, every day of the week.

Ross:    She’ll like that.

Assistant:    Oh, good! And do you like music?

Ross:    I love it!

Assistant:    Do you know The Beatles? They were a very famous group from Liverpool from the 1960s. You can find out all about them at a special place called The Beatles Story.

Ross:    Sounds great! Are there any places to look at art in Liverpool? My dad loves looking at paintings.

Assistant:    Yes, there certainly are. For modern art, there’s Tate Liverpool, and for art from every century, there’s the Walker Gallery. But I can give you a list of the others, too. Here you are.

Ross:    Thanks! Dad’ll love this. Thanks very much for your help.

Assistant:    That’s all right. Oh, and by the way, there are some great shows on at the theatres tonight. Here’s some information about them, too.

Ross:    Thanks!

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November 18, 2013, 8:20 am

Tis the season for holiday parties of all kinds. But if we’re being honest, our office party can sometimes be the most awkward party of the year. Well, I made it my mission recently to think of the best ways to change office parties from the most awkward, to the most fun. Here are 8 simple and great ways to up the ante and make sure your office holiday party is the best this year – no lampshade wearing necessary!

1. A fun way to make the ornament exchange just a little sweeter this year – use the ornaments as party cups! These ornaments were purchased at our local craft store (choose from glass or plastic) and the top hanger was replaced with a festive straw. I love the look of them filled with cotton candy, and when a shot of Smirnoff No.21 is added – they instantly turn into a candied sweet sipper that will add a dose of festive whimsy to the holiday party.

2. Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixion can certainly do more then wait while Santa empties his sleigh – they can keep the drinks chilled all night long. Make these reindeer ice cubes with one brown pipe cleaner bent into shape. They look great in a clear ice bowl along with snow and red balls reminiscent of Rudolph.

3. For the coffee table, keep your co-workers healthy and in the spirit with their own orange snowmen. Stack three oranges together with a toothpick, add cloves for the eyes, hands, and buttons, and a peppermint hat (with a chocolate chip) to top him off.

4. Raid the recycle bin for an easy winter table-scape. Turn extra paper into a forest of white by turning each paper inside-out and rolling into a cone shape, finishing off with a small length of tape. Sprinkle snow or tinsel around to finish off this easy look that could fill an entire conference table in a lunch break.

5. Don’t worry about getting special dishes for the party – just use the offices dry erase markers (or any washable marker) to write on the porcelain dishes you already own. The markers look right in place next to the whiteboard and they wash off after the food is served just as easily. This is a party hack I’ve been using for years now – making one set of white dishes festive for occasions all year long. Note: the markers are not food safe so keep the edibles at a safe distance.

6. Don’t get confused figuring out who’s drink is who’s. Make a batch of cranberry monograms before the party, one for each employee. Float the monograms in drink cups for an easy reminder and a pretty garnish. They look exceptionally great with one of my favorite holiday drinks, the Moscow Mule .

7. Making Santas out of strawberries and whipped cream has become quite the trend this holiday season. Make a batch by cutting the strawberry bottoms off and filling the inside + a dollop on top with whip cream. Line up the Santas on toothpicks to top the office cake, for a simple way to make the moment festive and fun.

8. Finally, tiny tree drink stirs are a fabulously easy way to welcome in the holidays at an office party . Did you know that pine needles are edible? Not something I’d want to chow down on, but it does mean they are a perfectly safe way to mix a drink (like this yummy Java Jingle ). Simply cut off a small section of any pine tree, remove some of the bottom needles, and place in your drinks. Top with ornaments or leave natural for a very merry party this year.

This is a sponsored post by  Smirnoff . They kindly provided product for all the photos. All party hack ideas and photos by Victoria Hudgins. Thanks for supporting our sponsors. Drink responsibly. xoxo

What great ideas and so creative. I’m going to try some of these!

Those reindeer ice cubes would be cute with a cherry or a cranberry frozen in one end of a few of them – not every ice cube can be Rudolph!

Linda, that’s adorable! I love it! Send over a photo if you make them:)

Wow, so many inspiring ideas! Can’t wait to try some of these! Thank you!

Nice and Clean Ealing

I really love your ideas, really “cheerfull” and creative :)

Thanks a lot for this article !

Those ornament cocktails are super cute! Great for other themes, too! I’ve seen them at the big craft stores but they’re not marked food safe (or not). Did you get food safe ones? And if so, where?

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