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About this activity
Travel ticket role play prepares children for real journeys and rainy days indoors. They design tickets, stamp them, and travel between room stops by bus, train, or tube imagination.
Print & play
Printables to go with this activity
These printable sheets pair with this activity — print, then follow the steps above.
View printablesMaterials needed
- Ticket printable or paper strips
- Stamp or sticker
- Toy vehicles optional
- Chair rows
Preparation time
10 minutes
How to play
- 1Print or cut paper tickets for bus, train, and tube journeys.
- 2Set up chair rows and name each stop after a local place.
- 3Sell tickets, stamp them, and board in turn.
- 4Swap roles and add a delay announcement for fun.
Learning benefits
Role playSequencingJourney confidenceEarly maths
Best for
Tags
transportrole playLondontravelrainy day
Seasons
all year
Occasions
rainy daycity day out prepschool holiday
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
RainyColdAny Weather
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
