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, 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
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
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.
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.
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.