Year 4 – Dramatic Diaries
See the world through the eyes of two Guinness World Records ICONS in a lesson all about journaling.
Discover the thrilling deeds of solo explorer Preet "Polar Preet" Chandi and strongman David "Dave" Walsh, and sharpen your students' imagination with engaging, creative writing activities.
In this lesson:
✍️ Locate the key features of a diary entry
📝 Step into the shoes of a record holder and write a diary entry from the perspective of Polar Preet or Dave Walsh
Year 5 – Brilliant Biographies
One of the best parts about inspiring kids to dream big? The sky is the limit.
Challenges, big or small, can be tackled anywhere: in class, at home, on the tennis court...or in the middle of the South Pole! Introduce your class to the key features of a biographical text through the acts of some record holders who made history.
In this lesson:
📔 Read a biography of tennis legend and Guinness World Records ICON and multiple record holder Serena Williams, who won the most Olympic tennis doubles titles EVER
🖊️ Get creative! Ask your class to write a biography of either Dave Walsh or Polar Preet
Year 6 – Junior Journalists
Introduce your students to the art of journalism and put their skills to the test: with this set of lessons, reporting news like a pro has never been more fun.
By the way, did you know the world’s youngest columnist started his career before high school? Discover his inspiring story here.
In this lesson:
📰 Identify the key elements of a news report
📖 Analyze the structure of a newspaper article while reading about Polar Preet's daring expeditions
🖍️ Write an engaging news piece about the achievements of strongman David Walsh
Year 4 – Dedicated Dogs
From skateboarding dogs to pups that can play musical instruments and even count, every day, extraordinary animals impress us with their skills and tricks.
Now, it’s your students’ turn to rise to the challenge!
In this lesson:
🐶 Challenge your students with some of our favorite record-breaking tricks... originally achieved by dogs!
🐺 Learn more about talented pups and their records
⏳ Learn how to convert units of measurements for time in a fun, stimulating way
Year 5 – Amazing Animals
How does the world’s oldest gorilla spend its day? What do sloths eat, and where do they spend most of their (very, veeery relaxed) time?
And how do snow monkeys survive in freezing temperatures?
Examine a day in the life of some record-breaking creatures while mastering math tricks.
In this lesson:
📏 Learn how to convert units of measurement for time
🐧 Discover fascinating facts about some of the world’s most unique species
Year 6 – Incredible Creatures
It's time to take a stroll through the animal kingdom. Introduce your class to jaw-dropping creatures and unbelievable records: from the tallest giraffe to the largest wild cat.
And, when you’re done, put their knowledge to the test with our animal-themed quiz.
In this lesson:
📐 Engage your class with exercises to convert units of measurement for length
🧠 Ask your class to solve word problems, applying their learnings in an interactive environment
🐨 Learn more about animal records
Year 4 – Terrific Teeth
Did you know that the giant armadillo flaunts the most teeth for a land mammal, with a whopping average of 100?
And 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 in the world?
In this lesson, students will:
🦷 Examine the role of teeth in the digestive system
🌟 Learn about incredible individuals and their physical characteristics
Year 5 – Let's Get Growing
Shortest or tallest? Biggest or smallest?
Superlatives are a beloved element of many Guinness World Records titles: from Eric, the teenager with the biggest hands and feet, to Texas resident Maci Currin, the woman with the longest legs ever. Explore all stages of human growth, celebrating incredible record titles and the amazing people behind them.
In this lesson:
🌍 Introduce your class to individuals with record-breaking physical characteristics
📊 Learn about the stages of human growth and development
💡 Discover the beauty of human diversity
Year 6 – Fascinating Functions
Introduce your students to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in an interactive lecture all about hearts, circulatory charades and oxygen flows. Visualize how a heart works and promote group discussions and real-life case studies, such as the heaviest man ever Jon Bower Minnoch.
In this lesson:
❤️ Learn how the heart works: get to the heart of the matter!
❤️🩹 Explore how a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet can impact the cardiovascular system
🏃 Encourage critical thinking by discussing the lives of some inspiring record title holders
🎨 Model hearts out of clay and act out the heart’s pumping action to visualize how it works
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 presentation 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
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
As a yearly celebration of skills and talents, Guinness World Records Day is the perfect occasion to remind your students that they are all amazing in their own way.
This GWR Day-themed resource can be used year-round to inspire, engage, and enrich your school assembly with minimal prep.
Elevate your Assembly day with:
🖼️ An engaging PowerPoint presentation
🧑🏫 An assembly script with easy-to-follow notes
❓ A set of exciting quiz questions to encourage participation
Did you know? The very first GWR Day was held in November 2004, celebrating Guinness World Records becoming the best-selling copyright book of all time!
