PowerPoint menu template file
KS2, KS3
Years 3-9
This homework menu sheet takes the format of an editable, printable PowerPoint template. It’s designed to engage students and make homework an enjoyable and varied experience.
Engaging format
The takeaway menu format is visually appealing and familiar to students, making homework less intimidating and more enticing.
Customisable homework menu
This homework menu PowerPoint template is highly customisable, allowing you to tailor the tasks to suit the needs and abilities of your students.
Whether you are focusing on literacy, numeracy or any other subject, you can easily modify the template to fit your curriculum and the specific learning objectives of your class.
Differentiated learning
Our homework menu sheet promotes differentiated learning by offering tasks of varying difficulty levels. The ‘Light Bites’ section includes three easier options for students who may need a gentler introduction to the material.
The ‘Specials’ section features a more complicated option for those ready to be challenged.
‘Mains’ provides three more time-intensive tasks, while ‘Sides’ and ‘Extras’ offer fun, lighter activities to balance out the workload.
Encourages choice and autonomy
Students need to choose at least one of the top two tasks and an extra from the bottom three. This choice empowers students to take control of their learning, making them more invested in their work and more likely to complete it with care and interest.
Variety of learning experiences
The template includes ‘Desserts’ and ‘Sides’, which are fun ways to learn through play and lighter tasks, ensuring that homework isn’t just about hard work but also about discovering the joy in learning.
These sections help to keep the tasks varied and enjoyable, preventing homework from becoming monotonous.
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