Whats in a name? A puntastic way to start the new school year

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!