Help your students practise real-world time management and organisational skills with the engaging Timetabling Book Week Worksheets! This flexible activity encourages students to brainstorm exciting Book Week activities and plan a practical timetable for how these events will run across the day.

Students will use information from their own school and Book Week plans, applying their mathematical thinking and time-tabling skills in a meaningful context. The activity is ideal for building excitement and helping students prepare for Book Week in advance. It can also serve as the basis for a social story to support students who may require extra preparation or structure for this special event.

Timetabling Book Week Worksheets includes three differentiated versions to cater to a range of learners. The first worksheet is designed for your class only; the second for Years 3-6; and the third for whole-school planning. The first version is one page, while the others span two pages each. Simply select the most appropriate version for each student, print the required number of copies, and let your students start planning their ideal Book Week day!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Practise time management and time-tabling skills
• ✅ Apply mathematical thinking to real-world planning tasks
• ✅ Strengthen understanding of elapsed time and sequencing
• ✅ Foster creativity and ownership in Book Week planning
• ✅ Support students in preparing for special events through structured activities

What’s Included:

• Three differentiated versions of the Timetabling Book Week worksheet:
• - Planning for your class (one page)
• - Planning for Years 3-6 classes (two pages)
• - Planning for whole-school Book Week (two pages)
• Instructions and teacher tips for flexible classroom use

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets (select the version appropriate for each student)
• Pencils or pens
• Information about your school’s Book Week events and timetable (if available)
• Optional: class clock or individual clocks for visual reference

How to Use:

1. Introduce the activity and discuss the purpose of planning and time-tabling for Book Week.
2. Provide students with any relevant information about your school’s Book Week schedule.
3. Distribute the appropriate version of the worksheet to each student based on their needs and year level.
4. Guide students to brainstorm activities they would like to include and plan their timetable accordingly.
5. Encourage students to reflect on their completed timetable and discuss how it will help them manage their day during Book Week.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Complete a few weeks before Book Week to help students prepare
• 💡 Use as part of a social story or transition plan for students requiring additional support
• 💡 Include in your maths rotations to explore real-world applications of time concepts
• 💡 Provide as a creative, independent task to encourage ownership of Book Week planning
• 💡 Support collaborative learning by having students plan and discuss their timetables in pairs or small groups

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Select the worksheet version that best matches each student’s readiness and support needs
• 💛 Model how to sequence events and consider elapsed time before starting the activity
• 💛 Encourage students to include transition times and breaks in their plans
• 💛 Use completed worksheets as part of your class preparation for Book Week to promote ownership and reduce anxiety around the event

Timetabling Book Week Worksheets is a fun and practical way to help students apply their time management and planning skills while preparing for one of the most exciting weeks of the school year. With differentiated options and strong real-world connections, it’s the perfect addition to your Book Week toolkit!