Our Six Nations Rugby Emergent Interest Pack is packed with fun, creative and educational activities designed to respond to children's emerging interests in rugby, sport, teamwork and different countries and cultures.
Whether children are excited about watching Ireland play, curious about rugby balls and jerseys, or simply enjoy active games, this resource pack provides plenty of opportunities to explore their interests through play.
From physical activities and sensory experiences to STEM challenges, arts and crafts, songs and group discussions, the pack encourages children to develop new skills while learning about teamwork, sportsmanship, inclusion and healthy living.
What's Included?
Activity Plans and Learning Experiences:
- Introduction to Six Nations Rugby
- Circle Time Discussion Ideas
- Songs and Rhymes
- Haka – Mighty Warriors
- Hosting a Healthy Celebration
- Arts and Crafts Activity Ideas
- STEM Activities
- Sensory Play Activity Ideas
- Six Nations Rugby-Themed Physical Activities
Additional Printable Resources:
- Facts About the Six Nations Poster
- Autumn Internationals 2026 Fixtures
- Six Nations Bunting
- Six Nations Rugby Visual Cards – Sets 1 & 2
- Rugby-Themed Colouring Pages
- Ireland's Call Song Poster
- Rugby Balls with Numbers
- Rugby Player Figures
Learning Through Rugby
This pack supports a wide range of learning opportunities, including:
- Physical Development: Encouraging movement, coordination, balance and active play.
- Communication and Language: Building vocabulary through conversations, songs, stories and discussions.
- Early Maths and STEM: Exploring numbers, counting, sorting, patterns and problem-solving.
- Creativity and Imagination: Expressing ideas through art, construction, sensory play and imaginative activities.
- Social and Emotional Development: Promoting teamwork, cooperation, fairness, respect and a sense of belonging.
- Cultural Awareness: Introducing children to different countries, flags, traditions and sporting celebrations.
Whether you're following children's emerging interests or planning activities around the Autumn Internationals or Six Nations Championship, this pack offers plenty of inspiration for meaningful, play-based learning.
This is a digital downloadable resource pack. Once purchased, you can download the materials and start exploring the activities with the children in your setting.
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