The socially distanced classroom

Teachers around the world are carefully redesigning their classrooms from changing seating positions and the way rooms look, to staggering classes, teaching smaller groups and increasing the use of outdoor spaces.

Our experts have created resources to encourage active learning and collaboration within the classroom, while supporting the limitations and regulations that you might have in your country or school.

Want to find out more? Explore our free activities to motivate and support your learners in a socially distanced classroom.

Classroom posters and activities

Brighten up your classroom with our range of posters. Each comes with a variety of activities that can be adapted for socially distanced and online classrooms, helping you deliver fun and effective lessons.

B1 Preliminary for Schools posters and activities

B2 First for Schools posters and activities

Tips for the socially distanced classroom

Are you worried about how some of the safety measure will impact your teaching? These useful tips will help you keep your lessons student-centred and give suggestions for:
- Pair and group work
- Monitoring and feedback
- Classroom materials
Read the tips
Warmer activity booklet

Start your lesson with one of our fun warm-up activities. This helpful booklet can be used throughout the school year with your students and includes seven exercises each for:
- Primary
- Lower secondary
- Upper secondary
Download the warmers

Teaching in the socially distanced classroom

These two blog posts include activities that require little preparation and encourage communication in the socially distanced classroom.

Teaching in the socially distanced classroom

How teachers can support learners and inspire confidence in the new, socially distanced classroom, ensuring that learning and safety is not compromised.