Year 4 – Dramatic Diaries
Dive into the daily life of two Guinness World Records ICONS.
Familiarise your class with the features of a diary entry while introducing them to some outstanding accomplishments: the exceptional expeditions of the solo explorer Preet "Polar Preet" Chandi and the nail-biting stunts of the strongman David "Dave" Walsh.
In this lesson, pupils will:
✍️ Identify the key elements of a diary entry
📝 Explore creative writing with their own diary entry, written as the polar explorer Preet Chandi or strongman Dave Walsh
Year 5 – Brilliant Biographies
One of our favourite parts about record-breaking is that it can inspire others to explore their skills... either at home or in the middle of the South Pole!
Engage your class with the real-life accomplishments of our record holders.
In this lesson, pupils will:
📔 Read a biography of a tennis champion: Guinness World Records ICON and multiple record holder Serena Williams, who can boast the most Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominations for a female athlete
🖊️ Test their knowledge by writing a biography incorporating the features identified during the reading exercise
🚀 Get creative! They'll be free to unleash their imagination with a biography of either Dave Walsh or Preet Chandi
Year 6 – Junior Journalists
Can your class guess the age of the youngest columnist in the world (male)? Read his story on our Kids Website, and nurture the journalists of tomorrow with these fun-packed activities and creative writing exercises.
In this lesson, pupils will:
⭐ Identify the key elements of journalistic report writing
📖 Read an article about Polar Preet's record-setting solo expeditions in Antarctica, learning how to recognise the elements of a newspaper report in the text
🎤 Apply their learnings and test their reporting skills with a piece about the record-breaking strongman Dave Walsh
All lessons cover national curriculum objectives for spelling, grammar, reading and writing.
Year 4 – Dedicated Dogs
Every day, clever canines from around the world amaze us thanks to their incredible skills: some talented pups can ride scooters, perform house chores and even play an instrument!
Empower your class to grasp the secrets of time measurement units while attempting to outperform some fun animal records.
In this lesson, pupils will:
🐶 Learn more about some of our favourite record titles set or broken by dogs. Can they beat these talented pups?
🐺 Master how to convert units of measurement related to time
Year 5 – Amazing Animals
How is a day in the life of the world's oldest gorilla? Can your class guess a sloth's diet, and where do they spend the majority of their (sloooow) days?
And how do snow monkeys thrive through freezing temperatures, cruising through the winter months?
Find out the secrets of the animal kingdom: it's time to turn math exercises into an adventure!
In this lesson, pupils will:
🐧 Learn how to convert units of measurement related to time
🐰 Uncover extraordinary facts about record-setting beasts: one-of-a-kind species, adorable mammals and dangerous carnivores
Year 6 – Incredible Creatures
Explore the animal kingdom: from the record for the tallest animal to the largest wild cat, take your class on a journey to the discovery of incredible species.
Want more? Test your students' familiarity with the natural world with this animal-themed quiz!
In this lesson, pupils will:
🐨 Grasp how to convert units of measurement for length
🧠 Cement their knowledge, applying what they have learned through exercises in a dynamic environment
All lessons cover national curriculum objectives relating to numbers, measurement and problem-solving.
Year 4 – Terrific Teeth
Can your students guess the measurements of the jaw-dropping mouth gapes of Samantha Ramsdell and Isaac Johnson, the people with the largest mouth gapes EVER?
It's time to guide your students on a journey made of teeth-rific facts.
In this lesson, pupils will:
🦷 Learn all about teeth
😁 Find out why our teeth play a fundamental role in the digestive system
📷 Dive into record-shattering stories that will leave your class gaping
Year 5 – Let's Get Growing
Who is Eric, the teenager with the largest hands and feet? What happened during the meeting between the tallest and shortest women in the world? And did you know that no one will ever grow taller than Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever?
Discover some of the shortest, tallest, biggest and smallest superlative!
In this lesson, pupils will:
📌 Meet a range of individuals who hold Guinness World Records titles relating to physical characteristics
🫧 Learn about the stages of human growth and development.
Year 6 – Fascinating Functions
From the remarkable sports skills of Michelle Kinney to the oldest fitness instructor, let's learn about healthy hearts!
Guide your class through the ins and outs of the cardiovascular system: its key functionalities, what substances can put our health at risk, and how diet and lifestyle can impact how well our heart works.
In this lesson, pupils will:
❤️ Identify how the heart works and how a healthy lifestyle can impact heart health
🏃 Learn and nurture critical thinking, examining the lives of record holders such as the heaviest man ever
🎨 Get crafty! Create hearts out of modelling clay and act out its key functionalities
All lessons cover national curriculum objectives relating to science.
New PE Lesson Packs
Encourage your pupils to take part in a record-setting experience!
Affirm the power of teamwork and promote a healthy lifestyle with four ready-to-use thematic packs for KS2. Each lesson is built around real-life stories of record-breaking individuals to:
⚽ Support your students and PE leads with fresh, time-saving content
🏆 Nurture teamwork and promote pupils' well-being through active, inclusive sessions
🏈 Encourage whole-school participation
Black History Month
Looking for a powerful and positive way to mark Black History Month?
Share the journeys of Black individuals who have broken records and shaped history around the globe with Guinness World Records’ new Black History Month assembly presentation.
📷 Use the assembly and script during Black History Month in October
🎈 Introduce your students to Black Guinness World Records title holders
❓Engage the class and encourage dialogue with one question for each record holder
Join the Summer Challenge!
Over the school summer holidays, why not try some of these Guinness World Records titles just for fun?
This summer, we've put together some special challenges so you can have fun with your friends and family, set goals while exercising patience... and you could even discover a new hobby or talent!
🧪 Test your speed, become a balance master, or challenge the spelling superheroes
🎈 Time to challenge your friends and family in exciting head-to-heads. Practice makes perfect... and it's fun!
🪅 Record your progress or ask your family to take pics of your training: it'll be a joy to look back and see how much you've improved!
Try one or more of the record titles in our summer selection, and become part of a record-breaking adventure!
Assembly Resources
Everyone has a super skill — and we can't wait to hear about yours!
Guinness World Records Day is the perfect occasion to embrace new challenges, introduce your pupils to inspirational figures who can boost their self-confidence and motivation, and learn while having fun. However, these versatile tools can be easily adapted for any time of the school year!
You'll find:
🖼️ A PowerPoint presentation
🧑🏫 A comprehensive assembly script with easy-to-follow notes for teachers
❓ A set of quiz questions to keep students engaged
Guide your pupils as they learn about a diverse range of record titles, from solo challenges to outstanding group achievements, and cheer on them as they try to break a record of their own.
