Sunday 10 July 2011

Superlative Olympics - freebies!

Here's my first ever freebie giveaway. I've created a pack to use for superlative olympics. This is useful for teaching comparatives and superlatives (e.g. big, bigger, biggest). It is particularly good for younger classes but could also be used for any age level as a team-building P.E.-type activity or during a party/fun day. I have used it while working in summer camps.


It's pretty simple to organise and play.
1. Divide the class into teams.
2. Ask each team to come up with a team name and a chant (there will be points going for the best chant).
3. Explain that they will have to nominate one person for each of the individual events (e.g. highest jump, longest hair, best cartwheel). Every team member must have at least two turns. Give out the "Children's Sheets" and allow them to select their nominees.
4. Use the cards to introduce each event (particularly if you are doing this event as part of TEFL). For each event:
  • Hold up the card and announce the name of the event
  • Line up the nominees and ask them to perform/present
  • Announce the winners by very clearly demonstrating the use of comparatives and superlatives, e.g. "Sarah's hair is LONG, Katie's hair is LONGER buuuuut Melanie's hair is the LONGEST"
  • Mark the scores on the "Superlative Olympics Scoring Sheet"
At the end of the games, tot up the scores and announce the winners. Don't forget that there are also bonus points going for the best team spirit. (This is noted in the sheet given to the children. Keep reminding them about this the whole way through the game to keep enthusiasm levels high.)



Now onto the freebies...
What's in the pack:
Superlative Olympics Children's Sheet (for nominating), Superlative Olympics Scoring Sheet (does exactly what it says on the tin) and 20 Superlative Olympics Event Cards
How do I get it?
Simply click here to download it for free from Google Docs.

38 comments:

  1. I am now following your blog! Great idea! Thanks!
    sdavis6281@hotmail.com

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  2. I am a new follower! :o) I do not use Google Docs. My email is jennkeys@gmail.com

    Thank you for the mega CUTE freebies!

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  3. Such a great idea, especially with the Olympics coming along every other year. I am a new follower. mcbridejulie6@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  4. I am a new follower - I would love to use this at my summer camp to inspire team building! Thanks - my email is marenmm@gmail.com

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  5. I am a new follower! I would LOVE to use this unit during the upcoming Olympics and to build a sense of community! Thanks!
    korth@uwalumni.com

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  6. I am a new follower. Love this idea! :)

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  7. I am a new follower! I love the idea

    deniseyrichardson@gmail.com

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  8. Im a new follower

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  9. I follow your blog
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  10. great blog...will be great help during dip:)
    clairecrean@hotmail.com

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  11. Great ideas, well done for being so productive!
    ainenithuathail@gmail.com

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  12. I am following your blog and love!!!! the Superlative Olympics. I was looking for an initiative for our staff to participate in to kick off the new school year...this is perfect.

    My e-mail is carla@schoolcraft.org

    Thank you

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  13. I am a new foller and I'd really love thsi game! Please post it to me ASAP!! Thanks you sooooo much emma_legon@hotmail.com Emma xx

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  14. ps I just noticed "foller" & "thsi" should be "follower" and "this" !!OPS!

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  15. Also I don't use google docs... please email it to me...

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  16. I would love to use this. Please send it to me at woodburnc@shcsnet.org

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  17. Could I get this please? lucclucclucc@gmail.com

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  18. Great idea! I do not use google docs. My e-mail address is beatriz.valverde@acervantes.com

    Thanks so much!!!

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  19. I would love to try this game in my classes! Could you please share it with me via GoogleDocs? My e-mail address is anchuk@gmail.com.

    Thank you so much!:)

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  20. HI! amazing . I do not use google doc.
    elego_1980@hotmail.com

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  21. Hi there,
    This freebie sounds great! Please send to
    townsend@sdcoe.net

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  22. Just came across your game today. Love it! Would be great if you could send it to jildau_kleine@hotmail.com

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  23. You have lots of interesting, as well as challenging activities. Could you please share it with me via GoogleDocs? (sailakuu5@gmail.com)

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  24. Hi im a new follower. i dont use google docs. (awmarshallnz@gmail.com)

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  25. Hey, new follower here,
    This would work perfectly for a plan I have this weekend,
    please share it with me :)endermukku@gmail.com

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  26. Hi, fantastic ideas :) can you email me the documents as I don't use Google Docs. willhewson@akcent.cz
    Thanks,
    Wil

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    1. Hi Will, I tried to mail those to you but they didn't send. Is that definitely the correct e-mail address?

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  27. Hello,
    It is so cool and useful. I'm an ELT student and having some courses with young learners, I would like to use this material if you share with me. I will be so happy. I dont have google docs but my email is cimen.okan@gmail.com

    Thank You.

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  28. Hi! This looks great and could really help me. I'd love for you to send me a copy. I'm at porter2010@knights.ucf.edu

    Thanks so much!

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  29. Hi, I am now following your blog.

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  30. This is awesome!!!
    jessica.n.brown@gmail.com

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  31. Hi myself Simran i am a new follower of this website and must say all the resources are excellent. Can you please send me Orientering pack? I am a student teacher in nz and keenly looking p.e. games+ resources


    thanks
    Sonis

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    1. No problem, Sonia. I need your email address though!

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  32. Fantastic Blog... well done!! Clare.cumiskey3@mail.dcu.ie

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  33. Hi, this sounds really good, can you please send it to me?

    thank you

    Andrew

    toz2005@hotmail.co.uk

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  34. I just stumbled on your blog today... awesome ideas!
    I'd appreciate you sending me the Superlative Olympics!
    thanks,
    Robyn

    robyn.taylor@silvis34.com

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  35. Awesome superlative activities, where do you come up with this stuff?

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  36. Im a new follower! Absolutely brilliant idea! Cant wait to try it out! i think the superlative activities would be loved! :D

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