Practise number bonds to 5 with this set of seasonal flashcards. Seasonal themes are: Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Summer. Flashcards have a visual representation of the number bond and the number bond written in figures such as: 0+5=5, 1+4=5, etc. WHAT IS INCLUDED • 4 seasonal sets of number bonds to 5 flashcards WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Print the flashcards • Cut out and back on card/laminate HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At home or school to aid memorising the number bonds to 5 Click here for more number bond activities!

Five coordinate pictures to create. Four are in four quadrants and one is in the first quadrant only. The unicorn is the most challenging, followed by the dolphins. The gecko and flamingo are of a similar level and the giraffe is naturally the easiest being in the first quadrant only. Included: instructions, full size images of completed pictures and graph paper with axes already completed. A great activity for Year 6 or similar. Suitable end of term activity - fun but requires lots of concentration! Click here for more coordinate activities!

Children use coordinates to find letters to spell out summer-themed vocabulary. Differentiated as follows: A is in 1st quadrant only, B is shorter words in 4 quadrants, C is longer words in 4 quadrants, D is scrambled words in 4 quadrants. At each level the final task is to create their own question(s) for a classmate. Good task for end of year maths fun. Click here for more coordinates activities!

A reflective all about me activity suitable for end of Year 5 (transition/meet your new class day) or start of Year 6. Children draw a self-portrait in the frame and write about themselves using the starting points provided. Use for a display at the beginning of the school year. Included: Teacher example to display whilst explaining task. Partially coloured in to illustrate decorative possibilities. (Start and end of year versions included) Useful vocabulary handout Blank pupil template Labeled pupil template to support those who need it (Start and end of year versions included) Instructions (preview image) For more Year 6 resources, click here.

A maths investigation lesson in PDF format suitable for Year 6 or similar. A good one for end of summer term. Includes slides for recapping investigation knowledge, setting success criteria and how to start working out. Why not try one of these? Maths Investigation swimming Maths Investigation sunflower Maths Investigation temperature

A set of spelling lists for the school year which I have used with Year 6. It is a mixture of statutory lists and vocabulary/spelling rules which I have found useful at this age in mixed ability prep school classes. Lists are each 25 words long, with children learning the first 15 or 20 or the full list, depending on ability. I hope it is useful, perhaps to someone working in a school that isn’t using a scheme. For more Year 6 English resources, click here.

Children complete the symmetrical picture of the butterfly. Differentiated as follows: • LA complete the 1st quadrant only • MA complete 1st and 4th quadrants • HA decorate the template half given and complete by reflecting in the 2nd and 3rd quadrants. An activity suitable for Year 6 or similar and great for end of summer term fun. Also available: Coordinates Symmetry 4 Quadrants Sun Coordinates Symmetry 4 Quadrants Flower Summer Symmetry Coordinate Pictures

Sports Day themed maths quiz in PowerPoint format. Children can work in pairs or small groups to answer the questions which cover the following areas: ratio; percentages; measurements, including time; fractions; place value…Suitable for Year 6 or similar - a more able or older class could use it like a fast paced individual task whereas a younger class could work on it in slower time in mixed ability groups. Answers included! Also available: Wimbledon Maths Quiz Summer Maths Quiz Codebreaking Coordinates

A Halloween themed maths quiz in Powerpoint format. A mixture of maths questions including: units of measure, ratio, time, and division. Suitable for Y6 or similar, Children could work in pairs or small groups. Click here for more maths quizzes!

Practising the concept of 1 more? Is drawing a motivating aspect or one that also needs encouraging? This set of worksheets provides a simple and short creative activity to keep practising these important skills. 6 versions of draw 1 more including shape, fruit, vehicle, nature and animal themes. Great for using as morning work, an after school activity or for learning support. Different versions can be used over a period of time with an individual or provide choice for a group or class of children. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 6 page colour PDF WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and use as required HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home, morning work, after school activity, learning support etc. Also available: free seasonal versions – Christmas, Easter and Halloween

Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of dashes and hyphens. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning. WHAT IS INCLUDED • 5 page PDF document WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool Looking for more punctuation resources? Bullet Points Year 6 Punctuation Semi-colons Year 6 Punctuation Punctuation Bundle Year 6

Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of bullet points. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning. WHAT IS INCLUDED • 5 page PDF document WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool Looking for more punctuation resources? Dashes and Hyphens Year 6 Punctuation Semi-colons Year 6 Punctuation Punctuation Bundle Year 6

3 possessive noun activities suitable for Year 6 or similar. Fill in the missing possessive nouns, both singular and plural, to practise the placement of apostrophes. The nouns are all animals and include a range of plural forms (add s, -y becomes -ies, plural form is the same as singular form as in deer, etc.) to provide varying levels of challenge, and a singular noun which ends in s (where should the apostrophe go?) Plenty of rules covered for discussion and explanation of both apostrophe use and plural formation. Children write a sentence to match the picture or draw a picture for the sentence to show they can interpret and write both singular and plural possessive nouns. Children can write the appropriate phrase on mini whiteboards, for example, before the answer is revealed. Slides test children’s ability to use apostrophes for singular and plural nouns focussing on common plurals which do not end in s such as ‘men’ and ‘women’. Further task on the final slide. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 3 PowerPoint files with a total of 48 pages WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • You can print as required, see below HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Activities can be used for the whole class on the board or slides printed for different children to solve and explain to the class in pairs/small groups as required. Looking for more grammar resources? Click here!

Writing prompts slides and task cards for creative writing in Year 6 or similar. 8 spring-themed creative writing tasks included. Writing tasks are differentiated and vary in length, providing opportunities for various sessions. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • Contents page • 8 differentiated task slides • The tasks from the slides as task cards (two pages) • The tasks from the slides as task cards (4 x each per page) WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Print and cut task cards to hand out WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR? • Seasonal writing inspiration • Starting points for extended writing • Home learning tasks • Cover activity For more creative writing resources, click here.

Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4) • 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4) • Both sizes also provided in black & white WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box • Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom • Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to Download now and watch learning through play in action. Click here for more fun phonics activities!

Need to help your child understand the link between their hand and the number bonds to 5? This simple set of worksheets helps your child to start making that connection and practise the number bonds to 5 in a variety of colouring and missing number questions. Suitable for home learning or support in the classroom. Buy now or why not try the same activity for number bonds to 10 or even better get both of them by snapping up the bundle. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 9-page pdf with a variety of drawing, colouring and missing number tasks WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • None! Just print and provide some colours and a pencil HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At home with a parent to guide • With a small group or individual in class Find more number bond activities here!

5 end of summer term English homework tasks suitable for year 6 or similar, in PDF format. Homework tasks are designed to be lighter for both pupils and teachers at the end of the school year (minimal to no marking required). Equally could be used as time filler tasks during the school day. For more Year 6 English resources, click here.

A creative maths lesson for the Christmas period! Included is a worksheet with differentiated tasks for the children to choose from, based around the idea of designing some Christmas wrapping paper using their maths skills. Encourage children to choose skills they need to develop and the most able might choose more than one criteria for their designs. A fun and absorbing task. Introduce by looking for mathematical elements in real or online examples.