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 - 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
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
Reading Age Guide = 11+
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your “The Boy in Striped Pyjamas” unit of work.
The overall objective is to have fun with learning bubbling excitingly in the forefront.
**The Boy in Striped Pyjamas Spelling Board Game
2x A4 playing boards - join together on card. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the board.
16 Spelling Starter Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template option to create your own words for the board game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. FRIENDSHIP) - 10 questions on each sheet e.g. Arrange the letters of the word in alphabetical order backwards.
Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Concentration **- well known card game - 21 words x2 -Lexile vocabulary from the novel - cut out & stick on card for durability
**Creative Writing Prompt **- The Boy in Striped Pyjamas theme.
**Homework Activities x3 - TBISP Theme
**Quiz **- Multiple Choice with answers - TBISP theme
**Comprehension with answers- Retrieval, Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction - Multiple Choice - TBISP theme
**Story Starter ** TBISP theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
Five different puzzle categories.
Solutions provided on a separate sheet.
All words associated with Ancient Egypt
Maze Puzzles x5
Double Puzzles x3
Hidden Message Puzzles x 3
Letter Tile Puzzles x 5
Cryptogram Puzzles x 5
These fun puzzles will suit all KS2 abilities and reinforce key vocabulary and the timeline of events for your Ancient Egypt unit of study.
They require stamina, patience and concentration and fit soundly as a lesson starter/extension or as a homework activity.
In addition to printing out each puzzle for individual use, why not try displaying the puzzles on your IWB and creating teams for effective group work.
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 required
Counters and dice required
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 times table individual game files
2 x landscape playing boards for each game file. Join together for 72 playing squares
Print and stick on A4 card
A new set of numbers every time a file is opened - unlimited playing boards
Colour and BW “Collect a Life Cards” ready to print and cut out
Straightforward game rules
First to reach the finish is the winner.
Land on a white square, answer the question correctly and remain on that square until your next turn
Land on a white square, answer the question incorrectly, then move back to the nearest red “Waiting Square”
Land on a yellow square, answer the question correctly and have a free throw
Land on a green square and miss a turn
Land on a blue square and collect a “Life Card” Use this card if you answer a question incorrectly and you do not need to go back to a “Waiting Square”
A fun resource to support the learning of times tables
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
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your ANGLO SAXON unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- ANGLO SAXON themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Unit Plan of Work
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** Each activity to take approximately 20-30 mins
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Adventure - Anglo Saxon theme
Crossword
Multiple Choice Quiz Anglo Saxon theme
**Powerpoint Quiz **- ANGLO SAXON theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- ANGLO SAXON theme
Colouring Sheet
Timeline
Vocabulary list
Facts
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- ANGLO SAXON theme
Word Search worksheet- ANGLO SAXON theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
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.
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.
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your GUY FAWKES unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- GUY FAWKES themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
**UNIT PLAN **
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities ** 20-30 minutes in length.
Timeline
Quiz - fill in the gaps - challenging - no clues given
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Guy Fawkes theme
Crossword
Creative Writing Prompt
Vocabulary list
Facts
Colouring Sheet
**Comprehension **worksheet- GUY FAWKES theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- GUY FAWKES theme
Word Search worksheet- GUY FAWKES theme
Certificate Template - edit and use as necessary
2-12 Times Table
11 puzzles
22 pieces for each 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.
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your ANCIENT EGYPT unit of work.
Spelling Board Game - Ancient Egypt themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Spelling Worksheet Template - Type in your own Daily Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Powerpoint Quiz - Ancient Egypt theme
Homework Activities 20-30 minutes for each activity
Story Starter -Creative Writing Adventure - Ancient Egypt theme
Multiple Choice quiz
Crossword
Timeline
Vocabulary
Facts
Blog
Comprehension worksheet- Ancient Egypt theme
Cloze Exercise worksheet- Ancient Egypt theme
Word Search worksheet- Ancient Egypt Theme
Certificate Template edit and use as necessary
Colouring Sheet
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your ANCIENT GREECE unit of work.
Spelling Board Game - Ancient Greece themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Spelling Worksheet Template - Type in your own Daily Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Ancient Greece theme
Homework Activities 30 minutes+ for each activity
Crossword
Multiple Choice Quiz
Facts
Vocabulary list****
Timeline
Creative Writing Story Starter - Adventure - Ancient Greece theme
Comprehension worksheet- Ancient Greece theme
Cloze Exercise worksheet- Ancient Greece theme
Word Search worksheet- Ancient Greece Theme
Certificate Template - edit and use as necessary
Colouring Sheet
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Beowulf unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Beowulf themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the L & S theme
Crossword
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Beowulf Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Beowulf theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Beowulf theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Beowulf theme
Facts
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your L & S unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- L & S themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the L & S theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- L & S Adventure
Crossword - L & S theme
**Powerpoint Quiz **- L & S theme
**Comprehension x2 **worksheet- L & S theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- L & S theme
**Word Search **worksheet- L & S theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your RAILWAY CHILDREN unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- RAILWAY CHILDREN themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the RAILWAY CHILDREN board game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Unit of Work Plan
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. TRANSPORT) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the RC theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- RC Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- RC theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- RC theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- RC theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Carrie’s War unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Carrie’s War themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the Carrie’s War board game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Unit of Work Plan
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. Evacuees) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the CW theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- CW Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- CW theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- CW theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- CW theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Skellig unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Skellig themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. Skellig) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Skellig theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Skellig Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Skellig theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Skellig theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Skellig theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your VICTORIANS unit of work.
**Victorians Spelling Board Game **- Victorian themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the Victorians board game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. VICTORIANS) - 10 questions on each sheet.
Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the VICTORIANS theme
**Creative Writing Prompts X2 **- VICTORIANS Adventure
Crossword - VICTORIANS theme
**Powerpoint Quiz **- VICTORIANS theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- VICTORIANS theme
Colouring sheet
Timeline
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- VICTORIANS theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary