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Three Two One Exit Slip: Free Printable Worksheet for Year 6
- ForYear 6
- StageKey Stage 2
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Three Two One Exit Slip is a free printable PSHE worksheet for Year 6 (ages 10 to 11). Children look back at a lesson, think about the questions they still have and rate their own confidence on a scale from 4 to 1. It needs only a pencil. Page 2 gives the grown up notes on how to use the sheet, help ideas, a stretch task and answers.
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
Page 1 is a slip that children fill in at the end of a PSHE lesson. They look back at what they learned, think of questions they still have and choose a confidence rating from 4 to 1. The key runs from feeling very sure and able to explain it to a friend, down to feeling lost and needing help soon. There is a checklist to tick and lines for writing. Then the slip is torn off and handed in.
- 4 I feel very sure. I could explain it to a friend.
- 3 I feel mostly sure. I might make a small slip.
- 2 I feel a bit unsure. I would like another go.
- 1 I feel lost. I need help soon.
Ways to use the slip
As a plenary
Give out the slips near the end of a PSHE lesson. Children fill them in while the topic is fresh, then hand them in at the door.
As a quick check
Sort the slips into four piles by rating. The piles show at a glance who felt sure and who would like help next time.
As a home chat starter
Ask your child to fill in a slip after a school day or a family talk about feelings, friends or choices. Use their words to start a conversation.
As a repeat routine
Use the same slip after several lessons. Children can see their confidence change over time and get quicker at putting thoughts into words.
Why end a lesson with a quick look back?
An exit slip is a short piece of writing that children hand in as they leave. It gives the teacher a quick view of how a lesson landed. It also gives the child a moment to stop and think about what they have just done. In PSHE, where topics can feel personal, a slip lets quieter children share their thoughts without speaking in front of the class.
Rating your own confidence is a skill that needs practice. Some children say they feel very sure so they look clever. Others pick a low number to play safe. Choosing a number and saying why helps children notice what they really know. A low rating is useful information, not a failure, and an honest one is worth praising.
Skills and curriculum link
- Reflecting on learning
- Asking questions
- Rating confidence honestly
- Putting thoughts into words
- Self awareness
Helping children fill it in
- Start from the lessonAsk the child to recall what the lesson was about before they write. A quick chat out loud makes the writing easier.
- Show how to rateGive your own example of choosing a number and giving a reason. Children copy what they see, so be honest about a 2 or a 3.
- Keep ratings safeMake it clear that no rating is wrong. A 1 or a 2 is a message that says what help would be useful.
- Value good questionsPraise a question that shows real curiosity. A good question can matter as much as a good answer.
Key words
- ReflectThink back about something you did and what you learned from it.
- ConfidenceHow sure you feel about what you know or can do.
- RatingA number you choose to show how you feel or how well you understand.
- Exit slipA small piece of paper you fill in at the end of a lesson and hand in.
- Open questionA question that can have more than one good answer.
- Sentence starterThe first few words of a sentence that help you begin writing, such as 'I now know that...'.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for the child. Keep page 2 for the grown up.
- Work through the slip together the first time. Talk about each choice and why they made it.
- Hand out the slip near the end of a PSHE lesson. Collect the slips at the door and sort them into four piles by rating.
- Check against the notes on page 2 and the answers. Look for patterns in the ratings and the questions.
- Come back to it another day. Repeating a familiar activity builds confidence.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Let your child talk through their three things with a partner or grown up before they write. Offer sentence starters such as 'I now know that...' or 'I would like to ask...'. Writing short phrases is fine. A few honest words are better than a long guess.
To stretch confident children
Ask your child to write one question that has no single right answer. Then swap slips with a partner and try to answer each other's question. Talk about whether the two answers were the same, and why people can think differently.
Make it a game
Everyone holds up fingers for their rating on the count of three, two, one. Then check that the number matches the tick on the slip. If someone changes their mind, talk about what made them think again.
Mistakes to watch for
Watch forA child gives themselves a 4 every time, even when a topic felt confusing.
Try thisAsk, 'Could you explain it to a friend right now?' If the answer is not yet, a 3 may be a more honest choice. Praise the honesty.
Watch forA child writes only 'it was good' on the lines.
Try thisAsk one gentle follow up, such as 'What was the best part?' or 'What did you notice?' Then let them add a few more words.
Watch forA child leaves the question space blank because they think they must already know everything.
Try thisSay that questions show good thinking. Use a sentence starter such as 'I wonder why...' to get them going.
Talk about it
- What is one thing from the lesson you could explain to someone else?
- Which rating did you choose, and what made you pick it?
- What would help you move up one number?
- Why might two people give different ratings after the same lesson?
- What makes a question a good question?
- Is it easy or hard to say you feel unsure? Why?
Take it off the page
Question jar
Keep a jar and some paper strips at home. Anyone can write a question they wonder about. Pick one at tea time and talk about it together.
Fingers at tea
At the end of the day, everyone holds up one to four fingers for how sure they feel about something they tried. Share one reason each.
Look back journal
Use a small notebook to jot three things your child noticed or learned this week. Read it back at the weekend and see what they remember.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit with your child for the first go and let them lead. Listen to their reasons for each rating without correcting them. Praise honesty and good questions, not only confident answers. Use the slip as a gentle way to talk about school.
Teachers
Use it as a plenary, an exit ticket at the door or a quick check after a PSHE lesson. Sort slips into four piles by rating to plan support. It needs no preparation beyond printing, and page 2 gives support and stretch ideas for mixed groups.
Home educators
Use it after a book, a discussion or a project as part of a wider PSHE plan. It works for one child or several. Keep the slips in a folder to see confidence grow. Print it again for brothers and sisters, or to revisit a topic.
Where this fits in PSHE learning
Before this, children in earlier years practise simple reflection, such as saying what they enjoyed or found tricky. They also learn to share feelings in words and to listen when others speak.
After this, children can go on to set their own goals, give and receive feedback kindly and think about how they learn best. These habits help in Year 6 and as pupils get ready for secondary school.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Three Two One Exit Slip for?
It is written for Year 6 (ages 10 to 11), in Key Stage 2. Younger children can try it with help, and older children can use it as a model for their own reflection slips.
- What will children practise?
Children practise reflecting on a PSHE lesson, asking good questions and rating their own confidence honestly. These skills help them notice what they know and what they would like help with.
- How do I use it in class?
Hand it out near the end of a PSHE lesson. Collect the slips at the door and sort them into four piles by rating. Use the piles to decide who might need help next time.
- What if it feels too hard?
Let children talk through their three things with a partner first. Offer sentence starters such as 'I now know that...'. Short phrases are fine, and a grown up can scribe if needed.
- Is it free?
Yes. It is free to print for home and classroom use. You can print it again for brothers and sisters, or use it after several lessons to see how confidence changes.
- Is this a screen free activity?
Yes. It needs only paper and a pencil, so it works well for quiet time, rainy days, school holidays or a calm moment after school. Children think and write by hand.
- Do I need to print in colour?
No. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper. Print both pages, give page 1 to the child and keep page 2 for the grown up.
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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.