Start your day with ease using the interactive Calendar Burn Off POWERPOINT! This resource has everything you need to create a smooth and purposeful morning routine. Each interactive slide invites student participation, helping build key calendar, maths, and social-emotional skills while fostering a sense of classroom community.

The slides cover a broad range of concepts - from tracking days and weather to exploring place value and emotions. With editable sections and flexible layout options, you can adapt the resource to meet your class needs. It’s an ideal way to engage students right from the start of each day.

Calendar Burn Off POWERPOINT can be used as a whole-class activity on an interactive whiteboard or completed independently on iPads or computers. We’ve included the first four months of the year in four different colour and design options - simply duplicate your preferred slides to create a full-year calendar that matches your classroom style.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Build understanding of calendar structure and key conventions
• ✅ Practise identifying days, months, years, seasons, and weather
• ✅ Develop fluency with place value, counting, and number representation
• ✅ Promote emotional awareness and readiness for learning
• ✅ Foster independence and responsibility through daily routines

What’s Included:

• Editable Morning Message slide
• What Day is it? slide
• What Month is it? slide
• What Year is it? slide
• Interactive Monthly Calendar slide
• What is the Date? slide
• What Season is it? slide
• What is the Weather? slide
• Tracking Weekly Weather slide
• What Should I Wear? slide
• How am I Feeling? slide
• Tracking Days at School slides:
• - Tens frames
• - Numeral, words, even/odd, place value, tally marks
• How Many at School? slide
• Ready to Learn Visuals slide
• First four months provided in four different design/colour options

Materials Needed:

• Computer or iPad with PowerPoint installed
• Interactive whiteboard or display screen for whole-class use
• Optional: individual devices for independent student use

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as part of your daily morning meeting or circle time
• 💡 Provide individual access on iPads or computers for student-led learning
• 💡 Use as a visual and interactive tool to support students with diverse learning needs
• 💡 Encourage student leadership by having students take turns leading the routine
• 💡 Pair with hands-on calendar activities or number of the day tasks for a well-rounded start to each day

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Model how to use each section during the first few weeks of implementation
• 💛 Involve students in updating the slides daily to build ownership and engagement
• 💛 Use the editable Morning Message to highlight learning intentions and special events
• 💛 Duplicate your preferred slide designs to customise your calendar for year-round use

Calendar Burn Off POWERPOINT is a flexible and engaging tool to enhance your morning routine. With its interactive features and customisable design, it supports key learning areas and helps create a calm, organised start to the day.

This resource forms part of our vibrant Burn Off decor pack - perfect for creating a cohesive and inviting classroom environment.