Whats in a name? A puntastic way to start the new school year
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Looking through some of my old blogs, I found this one which is a really belter to use as a starter activity for new Business Studies groups.
As a starter, I got the the students to come up with business names based around puns. Gave them a few examples I did and then got them to come up with their own in small groups. A good way to get kids engaged early on.
Some of the examples I gave were:
Chain reaction - A bike shop
Sole trader - A shoe shop I discovered in Chester
The cod father - Fish and chip shop
Millionhairs - A dog grooming salon
Excellent for allowing children to be creative.
This year, I will also be telling the students of an off licence that has just opened up in Sunderland. Its name, Amy’s Winehouse! If you don’t believe it, Google it!
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