The activities downloadable here are designed for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11). They are fully curriculum-referenced.

Feel free to download, copy and/or modify these activities as you so wish.

Note: These files are provided in PDF format.

Introduction for Teachers

ACTIVITIES
1 What is Cricket?
2 The Development of Cricket
3 Transport
4 Interview: The Groundsman
5 Playing a Cricket Tournament
6 The Benefits of PE

7 Studying Cricket Poetry

8 Art & Design Activities
9 Producing a Matchday Programme

10 Producing a Public Information Leaflet or Display

11 Letter Writing

These activities were produced by Brian Heywood, a former teacher who also played cricket for Todmorden CC. He now has his own company, Sports Inspire Educational Publishing, which produces teaching resources for local schools based around sport and sports clubs. For further information, please contact Brian by email.

On 1 July 2008 Brian launched his 'Local History Scheme of Work for Primary Schools' at Turf Moor, home of Burnley FC.