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Summer Fete Planner: Free Printable Planner for Year 6
- ForYear 6
- StageKey Stage 2
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Summer Fete Planner is a free printable planning sheet for Year 6 (ages 10 to 11). Children plan the stalls for their own summer fete. They choose the stalls, decide who runs each one and list what each stall needs. It takes about 20 minutes, needs only a pencil, and page 2 gives the grown up notes, help and a stretch idea.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to the child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
The sheet is a table for children to fill in. It has three columns: Stall, Who runs it and What we need. Children choose five stalls for their own fete, decide who will run each one and list what each stall needs. They can work alone, or share the jobs as a group or class. The task is to plan, so there is no single right answer.
- Stall
- Who runs it
- What we need
Planning tips for a good fete
Start with the people
Before choosing stalls, think about who is available and what they are good at. A stall is easier to run when the right person is in charge of it.
Mix the stalls
Aim for a spread. A fete is more fun when there are games, things to buy and things to eat or drink, so visitors have a reason to walk around.
Think about the weather
A summer fete is usually outdoors. Ask what each stall would need if it rained, or if the sun was strong, and add shade or cover to the list.
Keep it fair
Check that every helper has a job that suits them, and that no stall has far more work than another. Fair jobs make a happier team.
What is a summer fete?
A fete is an outdoor event with stalls, games and refreshments. In England, fetes are often held by schools, churches and village groups, usually to raise money for a good cause. They happen in summer because people can spend a whole afternoon outside. Many fetes depend on volunteers who give their time to run the stalls.
Planning a fete is a real job that many adults do. Someone has to decide what to offer, who will run it and what to gather beforehand. Children who plan their own fete practise the same thinking. They break a big event into small jobs, share the work and think ahead about what might be missing.
If your fete includes food or drink, adults do all the cooking, baking and hot drinks. Children can plan and list what is needed, but should not handle hot items or sharp tools. Think about allergies too, and always ask an adult before planning to serve food.
Skills and curriculum link
- Planning
- Teamwork
- Organising
- Making choices
- Sharing jobs
- Listing what is needed
Helpful ideas for grown ups
- Plans changeReal plans often change when people are busy or things run short. Ask your child what they would do if a helper could not come.
- Lists save timeA clear list of what each stall needs means nothing is forgotten on the day. Ask your child to read theirs back aloud.
- Jobs should suit peopleGiving someone a job they enjoy usually works better than giving everyone the same task. Talk about why.
- Visitors matterA good fete thinks about the people who will come. Ask who they are and what would make them want to stay.
Key words
- FeteAn outdoor event with stalls and games, often held to raise money.
- StallA table or stand where people play a game or buy something.
- VolunteerA person who helps for free because they want to.
- LayoutThe way things are arranged in a space, such as stalls on a field.
- BudgetThe amount of money you have to spend on a plan.
- FairTreating everyone equally, so each person gets a sensible share.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for the child. Keep page 2, which has notes for the grown up.
- Read the table headings together. Ask what kind of fete the child wants to plan and who might come.
- Let the child choose five stalls, decide who runs each one and list what each stall needs. Work through the first one together.
- Talk about each choice. Ask, "Why did you pick that stall?" and "What would you do if something went wrong?"
- Check the plan against the notes on page 2. Come back another day to improve it or plan a different fete.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Pick three stalls from the idea list first. Talk through what you would need for each one before you write anything. Say the jobs aloud, then fill in the table. Once three feel easy, add the rest.
To stretch confident children
Add a rule or a way to keep each stall fair. Then plan a layout for the field, deciding where each stall goes and why. Think about where visitors will walk and where queues might form.
Make it a game
Run a mini fete at home with two stalls from your plan. Ask family members to be visitors. Children run the stalls, use the list of what is needed and then say what they would change next time.
Talk about it
- Which stall would you most like to visit, and why?
- How did you decide who should run each stall?
- What would happen if it rained on the day of your fete?
- Which stall needs the most things, and which needs the fewest?
- How could you make sure every stall is fair for visitors?
- If you could only have three stalls, which would you keep?
Take it off the page
Design a poster
Make a poster to advertise your fete. Include a name, a place and the stalls people can visit. Display it at home or in class.
Draw a map
Draw a bird's eye view of your fete field. Mark each stall, an entrance and a place to sit. Label everything clearly.
Collect the kit
Choose one stall and gather real items from around the house that it could use, such as tables, paper and pens. Check them against your list.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit with your child for the first stall, then let them lead. Ask questions rather than giving answers. Praise their thinking and effort. Short sessions work well, and the plan can be improved on another day.
Teachers
Use it as a group or class planning task, a starter, an early finisher activity or a table task before a real school event. It needs no preparation beyond printing. Children can share jobs and compare plans.
Home educators
Use it as part of a wider project on events, money or community. It pairs well with a real planning job, such as a family day out. You can print it again for brothers and sisters.
Where planning skills lead
Before this sheet, children plan simple things such as a short list, a daily routine or a small group task. They learn to think about what comes first and who does what.
After it, children can plan bigger projects with a budget, a timetable and clear roles. They might organise a class event, write a proposal or work out costs. The same habits of listing, sharing and checking carry forward.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Summer Fete Planner for?
It is written for Year 6 (ages 10 to 11), in Key Stage 2. Younger children can try it with an adult doing the writing, and older children can use the stretch idea to make it harder.
- What will children practise?
Children practise planning, teamwork and organising. They choose stalls, decide who runs each one and list what is needed. They also give reasons for their choices, which builds clear thinking.
- How long does it take?
It takes about 20 minutes. Children who enjoy planning may want longer, and the stretch idea on page 2 gives them more to do. You can also come back to it another day.
- Can children do it alone?
Yes, but work through it together the first time. After that, many Year 6 children can plan alone. It also works well as a group or class task, where children share the jobs.
- What if it feels too hard?
Start smaller. Pick three stalls from the idea list and talk through what each would need before writing. Once those feel easy, add more. There is no pressure to finish it all in one go.
- Is it free and screen free?
Yes to both. It is free to print for home and classroom use. It needs only paper and a pencil, so it works well for quiet time, rainy days and school holidays.
- Can teachers and home educators use it?
Yes. Teachers can use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task or table activity. Home educators can use it alone or as part of a wider plan, and print it again for revision.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.