After SATs Activities Year 6: Projects To Keep Them Engaged
By mid-May, the collective sigh of relief from Year 6 classrooms across the UK is practically audible. SATs papers are in the post; desks return to collaborative clusters and both pupils and teachers are—quite rightly—ready to exhale.
What’s often labelled the post-SATs “slump” is, in reality, a powerful opportunity. Freed from assessment pressure, this final half-term is the perfect moment to re-energise pupils through creative, purposeful and collaborative learning. It’s a chance to rebuild curiosity, confidence and connection— reminding children why they love school in the first place.
At Larkswood Educational Supplies, we see this period not as downtime, but as prime time for project-based learning that inspires and motivates.
- The Great Year 6 Mural: Building a Shared Legacy
After weeks of silent, individual work, pupils benefit hugely from creating something together.
The Project:
Transform a wall or display boards into a “Leavers’ Legacy” mural that celebrates the class journey from Reception to Year 6.
How to make it meaningful:
Invite pupils to co-design the concept—milestones, memories, friendships and future aspirations. This isn’t just art; it’s reflection, storytelling and identity-building.
Larkswood Essentials:
Our bulk classroom art and craft packs are designed for ambitious projects—featuring high-pigment acrylic paints, jumbo brushes, display paper and durable coloured paper and card—everything you need to think beyond A4.
- Leadership in Action: Preparing for the Secondary Transition
The move to secondary school can feel daunting. Giving pupils ownership and responsibility now helps build confidence and independence.
The Project:
Create a “New Starter’s Guide” for incoming pupils.
How to bring it to life:
Pupils take on roles—editors, designers, researchers and project managers—interviewing staff, mapping key areas of the school and producing a polished final guide. Along the way, they develop real-world skills: teamwork, time management, decision-making and presentation.
Larkswood Essentials:
Support professional outcomes with our Presentation & Display range—from printing and binding supplies to mounting boards and portfolios—helping pupils present work they’re genuinely proud of.
- Real-World Maths: The Doughnut Enterprise Challenge
Maths doesn’t end with SATs—and this is the perfect time to show pupils why it matters.
The Project:
Tie learning into National Doughnut Week (16th–24th May) with a hands-on enterprise challenge.
How it works:
In teams, pupils “run” their own bakery—calculating ingredient costs, measuring quantities, setting prices and designing branding and packaging. The project can culminate in a real sale, raising funds for charity while applying maths in a meaningful context.
Larkswood Essentials:
Our curricular resources support practical measuring and weighing, while our stationery range helps bring branding and business ideas to life.
Product Spotlight: Your Post-SATs Toolkit
Set your class up for a strong finish with a few key essentials:
- Exercise Books: Ideal for reflection journals, memory books, or transition work
- Outdoor Play Equipment: Perfect for team-building and outdoor investigations
- SEN Class Packs: Supporting pupils who may need additional reassurance during this period of change
Finishing Strong
As the summer term unfolds, learning doesn’t slow down—it simply changes shape. With the right projects, this can be one of the most memorable and impactful times of the year. At Larkswood Educational Supplies, we’re here to support that journey—helping you turn the post-SATs period into something purposeful, creative and genuinely rewarding.
