A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Greek or Roman temple 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. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden Greek / Roman picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Viking longboat when multiples of 7 (up to 84) 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 Viking picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a mammoth when multiples of 6 (up to 72) 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 Stone Age picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a Roman helmet when multiples of 7 (up to 84) 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.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a shark 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 the UK 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 map picture.

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 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.)

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 a pirate flag OR pirate ship 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.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a T-rex OR a triceratops 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! 2 completed sheets can be joined to showcase the dinosaur showdown! 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 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.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a knight on horseback OR a dragon 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! Themed for St.George’s Day or Fairytales! 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 an astronaut OR a robot rover depending on whether you colour in multiples of 2 or multiples of 3! This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet! Themes: space and explorers. 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.

Cut out, dress-up and label these Roman citizens. A good starting point for talking about rich and poor. Roman Legionary soldier has Latin (and cursive Latin) labels provided. 73 popular Ancient Roman names given. For ease, do not cut the interior of helmet - draw new face on instead! A creative activity which can be used as a homework. Requires scissors and care.