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).

Learn a little more about Morse Code using these three decoding challenges, as well as a Greater Depth extension activity.

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 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 stone age hunter OR a deer 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! Themed for Stone Age. 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. If printed twice, both pictures can combine into a longer scene.

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.)

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a mosaic when multiples of 8 (up to 96) are coloured in. Hidden word: JOG (for ease of checking). 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 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.

This worked for me as a Y3/Y4 lesson activity on the playground as a different way to consolidate co-ordinates knowledge. The sheets at the back would let you use the same ideas as desk dice games in pairs.

Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a warrior from the Viking / Anglo-Saxon period. Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team. (I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.) I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids. Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions! The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent! Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity! Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency. If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Butterfly OR a Caterpillar and apple depending on whether you colour in multiples of 3 or multiples of 2! This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet! Themed for New Beginnings, New Class, return to school, New Year. 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 grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of Wattle and Daub Iron Age Roundhouses OR a Celtic Knot 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.