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
2 Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
A Wordsearch of selected words is also included.
Puzzle 1: Alternative Adjectives for: happy, ugly, sad, hot, surprised, cold
Puzzle 2: Alterantive Adjectives for: small, quiet, fast, slow, large
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.
Microsoft Excel required
KS2 +
New set of questions on a spreadsheet every time the file is opened
26 questions on each A4 sheet
Addition and subtraction
Challenging worksheet!!
Microsoft Excel required
Dice and counters required
2 files. A new set of numbers every time the file is opened
2 digits up to 99 take away numbers up to 20 - see cover image
3 digits take away numbers up to 20 (e.g. 234 - 9, 367-15)
2 landscape A4 pages (join together) 74 game squares
Enlarge to A3 and laminate for best results
The first player to reach the finish is the winner
Decide on your own game rules
Works really well for the first or last Maths lesson of the week.
Microsoft Excel, counters and dice required
A new set of questions every time the fie is opened
Division questions with remainders
Print two A4 landscape game boards (enlarge to A3 for best results)and join together - 74 squares in total
Answer a question correctly and stay on that square
Answer a question incorrectly and move back to a Waiting square
Land on a yellow square, answer the question correctly and move forward 2 squares
Land on a green square and have a free throw
Land on a Collect a Life Card, (cards provided) collect a card and use it if you answer a question incorrectly
Be the first to reach the finish
An invaluable resource to practice division - numbers between 20 and 50 divided by numbers up to 9
Microsoft Excel required
16 files - a new set of questions every time the file is opened
Addition (e.g. 93p+48p, £28.65+£72.77, £349.89+£86.05) Multiplication, Division, Subtraction
21 questions on every A4 sheet
Money Data handling - Pizza 2 Go ( Make up your own questions)
More data handling exercises with Air Fare Discounts and Shopping prices
Money Word Quizzes
Nearest amount / Rounding, 8 different whole numbers e.g £1, £5, £10 .............
Price Drop and price Rise e.g Ice Cream £1.55 reduced by 35p
Lively resources that provide a wealth of practice with money skills.
Microsoft Excel required
Circle the times tables that are correct
Provide the correct answer if they are wrong.
A new set of random numbers generated every time the file is opened
51 times tables on each sheet: 2 to 12 x table in separate individual files
As an alternative to using the task as a printed worksheet, why not try involving the whole class and display a sheet on your IWB
A valuable resource to have in your Mathematics portfolio
A selection of Fronted Adverbials for: Time, Frequency, Place and Manner.
2 Puzzles
22 pieces for each puzzle
A Wordsearch of a selection of words used, is also included.
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.
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened - unlimited game boards
Suitable for KS1
3 Game files
1.) Single digit add single digit
2.) Two digits between 10 and 20 subtract single digit
3.) Two digits up to 100 add or subtract a single digit.
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Enlarge to A3 for best results. Print, stick onto card and laminate
Roll the dice, move the required number of squares and if the answer is correct, wait on that square until your next go.
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, b&W or colour) 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
Print for the students to take home and play with mum and dad
A great resource that can be used at any time
Requires Microsoft Excel
A new set of numbers each and every time the file is opened
19 questions on each sheet
Valuable addition, subtraction and multiplication practise
Great as a homework or starter resource.
Suitable for KS1
The 12 days of Xmas Telling the Time
Draw in the hands of the clockfaces to show the correct time an event started and ended - see cover image
Time is increased by either 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes
Each time event represents one if the 12 days of Xmas
2 activities on each A4 landscape page
A very visual Time skills resource that is ideal as a lesson starter
Printouts make an interesting and colourful wall display too.
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened
3 separate games: 2, 5 and 10 TIMES TABLE
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Enlarge to A3 for best results, stick onto card and laminate
Roll the dice, move the required number of squares and if the answer is correct, remain on that square until the next go
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 choice of b&w or colour) 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
A fun and stimulating resource to practice and remember times table skills
REMEMBER - REGULAR REVISION REALLY REGISTERS
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required.
2 x A4 landscape boards - enlarge to A3 for best results and join together
54 game squares. 32 homophone starter words provided.
Word template to create and print your own words to be included in the game.
Spelling game rules.
Be the first player to reach the finish safely.
A versatile and pro active resource that boosts Homophone knowledge and understanding.
Also included 72 word Homonym Wordsearch worksheet
Also included 78 Homophone Word Playing Cards (6 per A4 sheet) - print, stick on cardboard and cut out to play SNAP and CONCENTRATION
MIcrosoft Powerpoint required
4 x Compound word puzzles - see cover image
3 x Homophone puzzles
1 x Opposite words puzzle
Print, stick on to card, cut out the 10 triangles, shuffle face up.
Arrange the triangles so that adjoining words match the task.
Once solved, repeat against the clock
Choose four words and use each one in an interesting sentence.
Microsoft Excel required
New set of questions every time the file is opened
4 separate files.
a. All the numbers are in block lettering that spells PLACE VALUE - see cover image . Make up your own place value questions. For example What is the highest and lowest number in the letter P?.. Shade in all the numbers that have the highest Thousand value in the letter A and U…
b. Make highest and lowest numbers using place value (3 different groups on each A4 page)
Extension - Write down the number made in words
c. Number partitioning and value of underlined digits.
Extension - Write the whole numbers down in words
d. Rounding to nearest 10, 100 and 1000 - 26 questions
A straightforward and invaluable fun resource that increases the students Place Value knowledge and skills quickly
MIcrosoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
6 files - addtion and subtraction - 8 questions on each page - African Animals, Clothes and Household items themes
Files 1, 2 and 3 - Addition - add up the single digit numbers for each picture item and write the answer in the box - see cover image
Colour in the pictures
Files 4 , 5 and 6 - Subtraction - take away the second and subsequent numbers (single digits) from the first two digit number in the box e.g. 45 - 7 - 4 - 3 -2 -8 for each picture item
Colour in the pictures
A fun resource that strengthens the skills of basic addition and subtraction
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened providing unlimited worksheets
Suitable for KS2
Read the information, then fill in the two data tables
Create your own questions
Examples: On which day did the most adults go to the zoo?
How long have Jack and Jill been working at the zoo?
Which animal was given the greatest quantity of food?
How many children went to the zoo during the week?
A compact resource that improves the skills of data handling
Synonyms for - Happy, Next, Sad, Said, Big, Went, Very, Saw.
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.
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
Alternative Verbs for: said, ran, looked, liked, cried, thought and ate
A Wordsearch comprising a selection of Alternative Verbs words is also included.
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.
3 Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
A Wordsearch of selected words is also included.
Puzzle 1: Descriptive words for: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Teeth
Puzzle 2: Descriptive words for: Cheeks, Ears, Hair, Chin/Jaw
Puzzle 3: Descriptive words for: Chest, Stomach, Face, Arms, Fingers, Fingernails
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.
Character descriptions for: Clothes, Body, Voice, Face, Movement and Hair
2 Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
A Wordsearch of a selection of words is also included.
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.