I have been teaching primary age children in Australia, UK and China for over 35 years. My resources are based on English and Maths themes. It is exciting to be at the cutting edge of creating resources when we have an instant source of prime feedback to test those resources. Our students! I hope that you and your students will find something useful in my large collection of resources
I have been teaching primary age children in Australia, UK and China for over 35 years. My resources are based on English and Maths themes. It is exciting to be at the cutting edge of creating resources when we have an instant source of prime feedback to test those resources. Our students! I hope that you and your students will find something useful in my large collection of resources
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened.
Unlimited number of worksheets
8 files, 100 questions on each A4 page
20 questions on each day of the week, Monday to Friday
Addition: Random single digit plus random single digit e.g. 3 + 7
Random number between 10-20 + single digit e.g. 14+8
Random single digit + random double digit e.g 7 + 13
Random single digit + random double digit between 10 and 99 e.g. 8+76
Random double digit between 10 and 99 + random single digit e.g. 39 + 8
Subtraction: Random double digit between 10 and 99 - single digit e.g. 82-9
Multiplication: Randon number between 2 and 12 x random number between 2 and 12. e.g. 9X5
Combination: A mixture of Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication for each day of the week.
Really effective as a warm up exercise either as a photocopiable worksheet or IWB exercise. Pupils can keep a score of achievement at the bottom of the page.
Also effective as a booster for those that find number bonds challenging.
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Multiplication up to 12x table
2 digit Addition between 20/99 and 9/19 e.g. 52+18
2 digit Subtraction between 20/99 and 9/19 e.g. 43-15
20 questions on each A4 page
Ideal as a starter activity or a 5 minute homework
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened
Suitable for Year 3, 4 & 5
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Print, stick onto card and laminate
5 separate games
Game 1 12hr times-Add between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square - see cover image
Game 2 12hr times-Subtract between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
Game 3 12hr times-Mixture of Addition and Subtraction. Add or subtract between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
Game 4 24hr times Add between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
Game 5 24hr times Subtract between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
If the answer is incorrect, go back to the nearest Waiting Square
Land on a Yellow square and if the answer is correct, move forward 2 spaces
Land on a Green square and have another throw
Land on a Collect a Life Card square (cards provided) and use this card to stay on the square if the answer is wrong
Be the first to reach the finish to be declared the winner
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
3 different files; with 2 puzzles on each A4 sheet.
Times Table practice between 2 - 12
Answer the times table questions, then add up all the answers.
The total should equal the number inside the Finish box - see main image.
In addition to using the puzzles as a printed worksheet, try using the puzzle as a whole class exercise on your Interactive White-board
A really useful file to have stored in your Maths library folder
Excel required
11 files: ( +2, +3, +4, +5 …+12)
Main image displays Addition +8
Start at a red number and draw a line that follows the correct path with the numbers increasing by 8 each time.
Move vertically or horizontally
Finish at the other red number
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Answers provided, however there may be more than one solution
Make the puzzle more challenging by changing the two red numbers to black before you print. The pupil then has to find the start and finish points
A puzzle worksheet that will keep the pupil busy and entertained, while strengthening their number bonds
Excel required
4 files: A. The Case of the Missing Smarties. See main image
B. The Case of the Missing Marbles.
C. The Case of the Missing Conkers.
D. The Case of the Missing Iphones
Work out the answer to each question and keep a cumulative total as you go along.
Having answered the final question, look to see if the Grand Total can be found in any of the rooms. Fill in the appropriate box with the number of Smarties/Marbles that you’ve found. Place a tick in the last box if the number does not appear in any of the rooms.
The worksheet provides a new set of random numbers each time the file is opened.
Use the fn key and f9 key to change the numbers manually
The cumulative tally is provided on a separate sheet.
Use the target word to solve the challenges.
For Example:
Here is today’s target word: hippopotamus
What part of speech is the word?
What is the meaning of the word?
List all the consonants in the word
Arrange all the letters of the word into reverse alphabetical order
Rearrange the letters of the word to make three new words of at least four letters each?
How many syllables does the word have?
Can you think of two more words that contain a pp?
Make the word plural
Put the word into an interesting sentence.
10 target words are supplied with a variety of questions
Use the target word as part of a Spelling list or theme of work e.g. i before e except after c (receive,receipt…)
Use the template to create your own target word and question challenges.
Used to great effect as a lesson starter.
A selection of Roman numerals up to MD - 1500
22 puzzle pieces.
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
A master sheet of the Roman Numerals used is also included.
Conjunctions for: for - When? Why? Opinion, But… And…
22 pieces in the puzzle
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
5 puzzles
22 pieces for each puzzle
Adverbs: How? How Much? How Often? Where? When?
Positive Adverbs: Behaviour,Speech, Movement, Gesture
Adjectives: Time, Objects, People, Size, Positive Feelings, Negative Feelings.
Nouns: Abstract, Collective, Concrete, Compound, Proper, Pronoun
Verbs: Object, Emotion, Thought, Movement, Sense, Voice.
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Capital Cities of the World
22 pieces per puzzle
6 puzzles grouped in alphabetical order (A/B), (C/D/E/F/G), (H/I/J/K/L), (M/N/OP), (Q/R/ST), (U/V/W/X/Y/Z)
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Year 5 & 6 statutory words
3 Tarsia Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle.
Enlarge to A3 for ease of use.
Match and join the two parts to each word e.g. ALTH OUGH, STO MACH
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Year 3 & 4 statutory words
3 Tarsia Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle.
Enlarge to A3 for ease of use.
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Match and join the two parts to each word e.g. ALTH OUGH
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
A vibrant set of activities that contributes to a wide selection of creative tasks to enhance your GREAT FIRE OF LONDON unit of work
**Spelling Board Game **- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Great Fire of London theme
Creative Writing Prompt - GFL Adventure
Blog
**Powerpoint Quiz **- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
Quiz - 10 questions on THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
Word Search worksheet- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A vibrant set of activities that adds a wide selection of creative tasks to your Solar System unit of work
Spelling Board Game - Solar System themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Solar System theme
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Blog
Homework Activities- 20-30 minutes on each activity
**Comprehension **worksheet- Solar System theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Solar System theme
Word Search worksheet- Solar System theme
Certificate Template - edit and use as necessary
A vibrant set of activities that adds a wide selection of creative tasks to your ELECTRICITY unit of work
Spelling Board Game - ELECTRICITY themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Powerpoint Quiz - ELECTRICITY theme
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target words - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities **- 20-30 minutes for each activity
**Comprehension **worksheet- ELECTRICITY theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- ELECTRICITY theme
Word Search worksheet- ELECTRICITY theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A complete VIKINGS unit of work
**25 Spelling worksheets **containing Viking vocabulary
10 tasks on each worksheet
Photocopy and distribute, Display on your IWB for individual or collaborative tasks, Create your own Word Cracker booklet.
2.** Spelling Board Game** with features that include:
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3
54 squares on the playing board.
48 Viking themed words - print for the game
Game Rules & Instructions - adapt as necessary
Word template to create your own words to use in the game
Life Cards
Lively and Colourful board content
**Homework Activities **- 30 minutes + for each activity
4 Activity - How to Make A Viking Helmet
** Creative Writing Prompt** -Adventure Viking Theme
Vocabulary list
Blog
Comprehensions - Viking Theme
Word Search – Viking vocabulary
**Crossword **- Viking vocabulary
**Unscramble **Viking themed sentences
**SATS **type questions - Viking Theme
Cloze exercises - Viking Theme
Certificate template – Viking theme – edit as necessary
A vibrant set of activities that adds a wide selection of creative tasks to your GUY FAWKES unit of work
**Spelling Board Game **- GUY FAWKES themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities ** 20-30 minutes in length.
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Guy Fawkes theme
Vocabulary list
**Comprehension **worksheet- GUY FAWKES theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- GUY FAWKES theme
Word Search worksheet- GUY FAWKES theme
Certificate Template - edit and use as necessary
A vibrant set of activities that supports your Ancient Greece unit of work
Spelling Board Game - Ancient Greece themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Spelling Worksheet Template - Type in your own Daily Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Ancient Greece theme
Homework Activities 30 minutes+ for each activity
Vocabulary list****
Creative Writing Story Starter - Adventure - Ancient Greece theme
Comprehension worksheet- Ancient Greece theme
Cloze Exercise worksheet- Ancient Greece theme
Word Search worksheet- Ancient Greece Theme
Certificate Template - edit and use as necessary
Spelling Board Game - Ancient Egypt themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Spelling Worksheet Template - Type in your own Daily Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Powerpoint Quiz - Ancient Egypt theme
Homework Activities 20-30 minutes for each activity
Story Starter -Creative Writing Adventure - Ancient Egypt theme
Vocabulary
Blog
Comprehension worksheet- Ancient Egypt theme
Cloze Exercise worksheet- Ancient Egypt theme
Word Search worksheet- Ancient Egypt Theme
Certificate Template edit and use as necessary