Free Oracy Pack for Primary Schools

Looking to improve speaking and listening in your classroom? Our Oracy Pack is a free, easy-to-use resource designed to support primary school teachers in delivering high-quality Oracy activities that boost pupil confidence, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

What is Oracy?

Oracy is the ability to articulate ideas, listen actively, and engage in effective spoken communication. It is increasingly recognised as a fundamental component of primary education in the UK. Recent studies underscore its critical role in enhancing academic performance, fostering social development, and preparing pupils for future success.

Recent research—including the Oracy Education Commission’s 2024 report—highlights how structured Oracy education improves academic outcomes, builds social-emotional skills, and prepares pupils for future success.

What’s Included in the Free Oracy Pack?

Our downloadable Oracy Pack includes practical, engaging activities to develop speaking and listening skills across KS1 and KS2.

• Emotions Activity – Promote emotional literacy by helping pupils express and recognise feelings through voice and expression.
• “Use All the Words” Challenge – Strengthen vocabulary and descriptive language with themed discussion games.
• Would You Rather...? – Spark critical thinking and persuasive talk through fun, imaginative scenarios.
• Balloon Debate – Encourage collaborative Oracy skills and persuasive argumentation in a group setting.
• Homework Debate Worksheet – Support evidence-based discussion and structured reasoning.

All resources are classroom-ready and support a whole-school approach to Oracy development.

Existing Purple Mash user?

Purple Mash customers get access to these resources and more. Simply navigate to the English subject area within Purple Mash to find all the available Oracy resources.