A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of Wattle and Daub Iron Age Roundhouses OR a Celtic Knot depending on whether you colour in multiples of 3 or multiples of 4!
This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet!
A fun way of demonstrating common factors.
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a mosaic when multiples of 8 (up to 96) are coloured in.
Hidden word: JOG (for ease of checking).
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked.
Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal.
Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary).
I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.
One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.
Instructions and A4 printable templates to make an Egyptian War Chariot from card. Doesn’t require extra resources (pictured without), although can work better with 2 x 11cm paper straws and roughly 11cm by 6cm of corrugated / thicker card. If doing with an entire class - be careful about not losing bits! (Or have spares ready.)
Easy to make Roman / Greek Temple model - nets and instructions.
Suitable for Y3 upwards (dependent on ability and available help).
Does require 6 x 8cm straws (paper works best).
Colour the times table to uncover the hidden picture.
Two images each for tables: 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s
16 pages, each a grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture when multiples of the chosen times table are coloured in.
Useful worksheets for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked.
Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal.
Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary).
I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.
One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.
If enjoyed - more available on my TES page.
A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a stone age hunter OR a deer depending on whether you colour in multiples of 3 or multiples of 4!
This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet!
Themed for Stone Age.
A fun way of demonstrating common factors.
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
If printed twice, both pictures can combine into a longer scene.
A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a pegasus (from Ancient Greek myths) when multiples of 4 (up to 48) are coloured in.
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked.
Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal.
Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary).
I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.
A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of an ancient warrior (Ancient Greek hoplite) when multiples of 8 (up to 96) are coloured in.
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked.
Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal.
Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary).
I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.
A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a pattern of a Roman Mosaic when multiples of 3 (up to 36) are coloured in.
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked.
Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal.
Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary).
Encourages pattern spotting.
I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.
Fun practice of co-ordinates!
4 pictures connected to history topics, each made up of 12 smaller 10x10 grids, with the co-ordinates given for colouring. When assembled together they reveal the total picture. Good to use 3 sets for a class to guarentee 1 good copy of each of the 12 pieces needed.
7 Roman messages of various lengths, revealed by a simple substitution method. Accessible and satisfying, useful as a brain break or as part of a Roman Topic (ie: withdrawal from Britain) or a code breaking lesson.
A short story following a rich child in Roman Britain with questions, useful as a reading comprehension exercise and/or a roman numeral revision exercise.
Good for introducing or revising life in Roman Britain. Can be a good starting point for discussions or further reading.
Choose one of the 2 times tables at the top of the sheet to reveal a picture. Each sheet makes use of common factors to have 2 potential picture reveals!
Practice times tables ahead of Year 4 multiplication check.
Revise key skills. Fill a gap or use as an extension task.
Use as a calming activity to moderate emotions.
Ideal as homework since easy and satisfying to self check.
Use as a starting point for an investigation into common factors…
Because of their nature, each sheet can be printed twice for the same pupil - effectively making this a bundle of 10 practice sheets with unique pictures!
Use with a class to allow pupils some choice in picking their level of challenge or their area needing greatest improvement.
Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (sarcophagus death-mask).
Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team.
(I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.)
I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids.
Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions!
The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent!
Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity!
Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency.
If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.
Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a Greek vase / pot.
Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team.
(I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.)
I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids.
Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions!
The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent!
Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity!
Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency.
If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.
Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a Roman soldier.
Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team.
(I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.)
I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids.
Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions!
The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent!
Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity!
Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency.
If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.
A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a WW2 tank OR a WW2 plane depending on whether you colour in multiples of 6 or multiples of 9!
This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet!
A fun way of demonstrating common factors.
Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
Cut out, dress-up and label these Roman citizens. A good starting point for talking about rich and poor. Roman Legionary soldier has Latin (and cursive Latin) labels provided.
73 popular Ancient Roman names given.
For ease, do not cut the interior of helmet - draw new face on instead!
A creative activity which can be used as a homework.
Requires scissors and care.
Various times tables practice sheets for 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s
17 pages, each a grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture when multiples of the chosen times table are coloured in.
Useful worksheets for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4.
Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity.
Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler.
An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.
A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked.
Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal.
Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary).
I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.
One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.