5 + 5 Activity Resource (No. 19) – 5 Independent & 5 Cooperative Learning Activities to Try (Friendship Day/Tiger Day)

 

Welcome to our 19th 5+5 Activity Guide! Where is the time going? It’s hard to believe we are at the end of July already. Thankfully, July 30th marks a very special day and that is International Friendship Day. In a few countries, such as here in Malaysia where I am, Friendship Day is marked on different dates. Even if it is not the official date where you are, I think we’ll probably all agree friendship warrants celebration on more than just one day. As such, it is one of my themes this week. I’ve also linked some ideas for celebrating World Tiger Day which falls on July 29th. Below are a mix of independent and cooperative ideas you may wish to select from this week.

 

Ideas for Celebrating International Friendship Day

Arts & Crafts

• How about learning how to make friendship bracelets? Your child may find the following video helpful. 

 

Poetry

• Can your child recite a poem about friendship? Here are 10 to choose from.

• Can (s)he write one of their own?

 

Reading

• Encourage your child to read stories on the theme of friendship. Access several here on Storyberries.

• Don’t forget there are lots more great books available on Getepic.com.

 

Discussion

What makes a good friend? Discuss with your child how good friends treat each other. If they are not being treated in this way, does your child know what to do? You may find this article a helpful basis for further exploration. 21 Essential Lessons About Friendship I’ll Teach My Daughter. Is there anything on this list your child has not already considered?

 

Play Date

If it is possible where you live, can your child get together with their friend/s for a play date this week? Alternatively, can they get in touch online? Maintaining those friendship connections is so important.

 

Ideas for Celebrating World Tiger Day

Reading Comprehension

• Find out all about tigers with the National Geographic report.

• Have your child test their knowledge with the Big Cats Quiz.

 

Tiger Project

Download this detailed tiger resource pack and dip in and out to find activities and lessons your child will enjoy. This resource contains a comprehensive resource list. 

 

The following download contains the brilliant teaching and learning ideas on the theme of tigers below, as well as a list of relevant books. 

Writing

• Write a poem about a tiger in the wild and one about a tiger in captivity.

• Write a short story about coming face to face with a tiger. How would you feel? What would you do?

• What adjectives would you use to describe a tiger?

• Write a newspaper article on why the tiger is endangered.

• Write and present a ‘Newsround’ style TV news story about the tiger crisis.

• Create a ‘save the tiger’ project for your class.

 

Geography

• Find out where the tiger lives in the world.

• Trace a map of India and add the national parks in which tigers live.

• Look up the history of the tiger in India. Put together a time chronology of the tiger.

• Why is the tiger endangered? Make a list of all the habitat and economic reasons that the tiger is declining in number in the wild.

• What impact has man had on the tiger and its environment?

• Why is the tiger being poached around the world?

• Create a ‘Save the Tiger’ programme for your class.

• Prepare a powerpoint presentation using text and images about how man has put the tiger in danger.

 

Art

• Make a model of a tiger from recycled materials. Your child may wish to make this yoghurt tub tiger from Darrell Wakelam. Find the instructions for the tiger and lots of other creative projects here.

• Draw a picture of a tiger in its natural habitat.

• Look up famous paintings that feature tigers.

• Trace the iconography of the tiger from the Indian cave paintings from early times to the present day.

• Create a logo and poster for a ‘save the tiger’ project.

• Create an advertising poster for a product that uses a tiger as a logo.

 

 

I hope this gives you some ideas for topics to explore this week. Follow me on Facebook,  Instagram and Twitter for daily conversation starters and lots more teaching and learning ideas and education news. 

 

Take care and stay safe all!