A fictional map of an Ancient Greek island, containing actual components of Ancient Greek Myths. Use for teaching / consolidating co-ordinates. Used previously with Year 3 and Year 4. The island can be printed separately, allowing you to adapt and extend. Can print on ‘weathered’ parchment paper for added ‘buy-in’ from children.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a pirate flag OR pirate ship 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.

11 (A4) Telling time worksheets: analogue / roman numerals. About 18 questions per page with grid pattern for ease of marking. Answers provided below for self-marking (but can be trimmed off). Useful for homework, revision, introduction, formative assessment.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a rose + hearts when you colour in multiples of 7 (to 84). Themed for Valentines Day! 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 mammoth 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 Stone Age picture.

6 robot jokes needing to be translated, written using the ideas behind binary code. Includes a guide sheet, answer sheet and a sheet for making own compositions easier. Practicing adding several small numbers. Mental maths buff. Useful for code cracking, an interesting filler, or something different to generate interest for a GDS group.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Roman helmet 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 Roman picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a penguin when multiples of 9 (up to 108) 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 Roman mosaic 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 Roman picture. (Mosaic pattern based on a border example from Fishbourne Roman Palace.)

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a shark 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 Greek or Roman temple 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden Greek / Roman picture.

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.

A set of games for all times tables: 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s ! A paired game with 1 digit addition and a multiplication table - helpful aids are built in. Includes a harder version of each where pupils have to fill in themselves first. Requires 2 coloured pencils and 2 dice per pair. Times tables practice ahead of the Year 4 multiplication check. Can print double-sided, and have the more confident fill in the blank outline on the back themselves. My classes always enjoyed this game and it got them using key times tables (which I could select) in a low-stress way. Also helpful for practicing basic social interactions such as turn taking. I have previously used Roman Numeral dice, to add another layer of thinking. I hope that this game helps others as much as it was useful for me.

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).

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a space rocket 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 robot 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.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of an old-fashioned racing car 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.

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.