Three worksheets which require students to decode a hidden message using addition. They are designed for addition practice with added interest for grades 1-4. The hidden messages also provide an opportunity for discussion about the meaning of proverbs. The files are in PDF format. Coded Message Addition worksheet 1 uses addends from 0 to 21 with almost all addition problems adding on from a larger number and with the sum ranging from 1 to 26. The hidden message is "The early bird catches the worm". This would be suitable for Year 1 or Year 2. It might take 10-25 minutes to complete. Coded Message Addition worksheet 2 uses addends from 5 to 34 not always adding on from the larger number and with sums ranging from 24 to 49. The hidden message is "Never look a gift horse in the mouth." This would be suitable for Years 2 to 3. It might take 10-25 minutes to complete. Coded Message 3 uses addends from 10 to 120 with sums ranging from 124 to 149. The hidden message is "The best things are not bought or sold". This would be suitable for Years 3 to 4. It might take 10-25 minutes to complete. Check out my subtraction coded message worksheets if you like these!

This resource includes three worksheets. Each worksheet offers students the opportunity to practice skip counting by filling in the missing numbers in a partially-complete "100-square". Each worksheet has more numbers missing than present. There are worksheets for skip-counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. Suitable for Years 1 and above. There are two filetypes: a MS Word document and a PDF document.

This is a set of 4 worksheets in which students translate multiplication facts to division facts and vice versa. The resource is intended to assist students to consolidate their understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. Each worksheet has ten multiplication facts to translate to division facts, and ten division facts to translate to multiplication facts. Worksheet 1: Translating a multiplication fact to a single division fact and vice versa, using 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x multiplication facts. Students do not need to solve the facts. Worksheet 2: As Worksheet 1, except the students are required to solve the facts (e.g. 5 x 2 = ?). Worksheet 3: Translating a multiiplication fact to two division facts, and a finding the related division fact and multiplication fact to a division fact (e.g. 6 / 2 = 3 --> 6 / 3 = 2 --> 2 x 3 = 6). Note the worksheets contain the proper division symbol. Worksheet 4: As Worksheet 2, except the students are required to solve the facts. Each worksheet will take around 5-20 minutes to complete depending on students' ability levels.

This is a presentation on the elements of the visual arts, i.e. line, shape, colour, texture, value, form and space. It is suitable for Year 3 onwards. Two worksheets are included. A lesson could comprise of exploring the presentation as a class followed by individual work using worksheets in which students use their new knowledge. The presentation is in both PPT (MS Powerpoint) and PDF format. As well as a description of each element, it includes many visual examples of the elements including colour examples of the elements as used by well-known artists. At the end are some web links to follow for more material on art and the elements of art. The presentation has 22 pages and might take up to 30 minutes to view and explore. There are two worksheets with this resource. The first is for younger or less able students in which they choose three of the elements and draw examples of each. The second is for older or more able students who draw an artwork using the elements and write an explanation of how they have used each element in their artwork.

This resource is a short story about bravery an quick thinking involving two kittens and a hungry crocodile. The story will take around two minutes to read and would work well with puppets. Some discussion questions and follow-up teaching ideas are included. The story could be used as part of a literacy lesson, being read by the teacher for younger students or by the student for older children, or as a way to discuss with children about bravery.

This worksheet requires students to think about and list what a cat chases, loves, feels, eats and hates within a simplified spider diagram. The text and space for writing is large. It can be used as part of a unit on pets or animals; living things and their need;, to organise ideas before writing an information text; or as a follow-up to a narrative or information text on cats. It can also be used to introduce graphic organisers for organising ideas prior to writing. It would be suitable for ages 5-8. There are two files: a Word file and a PDF file.

This presentation contains images and brief descriptions of five traditional products made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. It can be used during a unit on indigenous cultures or on product design and technology in history. Suitable for all ages. The resource includes two filetypes: a MS Powerpoint file and a PDF file.

Three worksheets which require students to decode a hidden message using subtraction. They are designed for subtraction practice with added interest for grades 1-3. The hidden messages also provide an opportunity for discussion about meaning. The files are in PDF format. Coded Message 1 uses minuends (what you're taking away from) from 10-30 and subtrahends (what is taken away) from 1-9. The hidden message is "A loved cat is a happy cat". Coded Message 2 uses minuends from 10-30 (all multiples of 5 or 10) and subtrahends from 1-5. The hidden message is "To please herself alone the cat purrs." Coded Message 3 uses minuends from 5-30 (all multiples of 5 or 10) and subtrahends from 1-6. The hidden message is "A picture is worth a thousand words".

An illustrated story describing the fictional invention of the base-ten place value system. A king seeks to find a way to count his army of soldiers, helped by a counsellor who devises this ingenious method. Suitable for Year 1 and above. Numeracy - whole number - place value. This is ideal for both cementing understanding of place value and as an introduction to the topic. There are two files: a Powerpoint file and a PDF file.

A wordsearch that contains 6 CVC words. The words to search for are accompanied by an illustration. Suitable for ages 5-8. There are two files: a MS Word document and a PDF document.