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.)

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.

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.

Multiplying mixed numbers by whole amounts and then converting back into mixed numbers to crack the code each time. 2 sheets of with 8 questions on each (answers provided). One set themed for animals, one set themed for food. A different way to revise this topic. Could be used to generate interest for a GDS group. From previous experience, recommend using with Year 5 and above.

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 grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of the UK 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden map picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Volcano erupting 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Christmas tree when multiples of 2 (up to 24) 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden Christmas picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a snowman when multiples of 3 (up to 36) are coloured in for a Winter / Christmas feel. 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 Christmas picture.

Multiplication colouring activity - 6 times table A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals picture of a rabbit when multiples of 6 (up to 72) are coloured in, possibly for Easter. 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 animal / Easter picture.

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.

Themed for Valentines Day, a grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a cherub / Cupid when multiples of 6 (up to 72) 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.

Multiplication colouring activity - 5 times table A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a drink + burger when multiples of 5 (up to 60) 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a steam train engine when multiples of 2 (up to 24) are coloured in. 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. Useful worksheet for comfort practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. 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 a footballer 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 a dog 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). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Viking longboat when multiples of 7 (up to 84) 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden Viking picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a castle when multiples of 2 (up to 24) 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.