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 required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
20 questions on each A4 page
Practice Times Table skills
Ideal as a lesson starter or 5 minute homework
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of numbers every time the file is opened
Consolidate Place Value and Addition knowledge
Useful lesson starter and extension activity
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Use addition and subtraction skills to find the missing decimal
Excellent worksheet for consolidation of basic numeracy skills
Microsoft Excel required
Two copies of the 2 to 12 times table - see cover image - each card measures 9cmx3cm
Two copies of the 2 to 12 times table answers
One copy of the times table answer in WORDS 2 to 144
Print out, stick on to card and cut out all the times tables and answers
Decide on which times table(s) you want to use and spread the cards out face down.
The player has to try and remember where the cards are and pick up two cards the same
The player with the most pairs of cards at the end is the winner.
You can have many variations of the game.
Example: you might just want to use the answers or combine the questions and answers. A player would have to remember where the cards are and match the two e.g. 2x8 and 16 …
You might like to try the answers to be in words
Try mixing different times tables together
Endless fun and improves the students times table knowledge quickly.
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Multiplication up to 12x table
2 digit Addition between 20/99 and 9/19 e.g. 52+18
2 digit Subtraction between 20/99 and 9/19 e.g. 43-15
20 questions on each A4 page
Ideal as a starter activity or a 5 minute homework
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
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.
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your VICTORIANS unit of work.
**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
**Powerpoint Quiz **- VICTORIANS theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- VICTORIANS theme
Colouring sheet
Timeline
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- VICTORIANS 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 IRON AGE unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- IRON AGE 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 Iron Age theme
Creative Writing Prompt - Iron Age Adventure
Timeline
Crossword
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Iron Age theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Iron Age theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Iron Age theme
**Word Search **worksheet- Iron Age 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 STONE AGE unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- STONE AGE 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
UNIT 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 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Stone Age theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Stone Age Adventure
Crossword
Timeline
Powerpoint Quiz x 2- Stone Age theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Stone Age theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Stone Age theme
**Word Search **worksheet- Stone Age theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of up to date activities at your finger tips, all stored in one place that will engage your student’s focus, ignite their learning and strengthen their overall understanding of the WATER CYCLE unit of work that you cover during the course the year.
This package will suit all ability levels.
In addition, the templates will allow you to tailor the level of difficulty your students work at.
The Activities include:
**Spelling Board Games **
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words for each individual topic as a starter, however use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the board game, thereby increasing/decreasing the level of difficulty.
Game instructions included
Game Life Cards included
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. PRECIPITATION) - 10 questions on each sheet.
Once again, Edit the questions to suit your own targets and level of difficulty.
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the themes of the novel.
**Powerpoint Quiz **- based on the WATER CYCLE
**Comprehension **worksheet with answers- based on the WATER CYCLE
Cloze Exercise worksheet- based on the WATER CYCLE
Multiple Choice Quiz with answers- based on the WATER CYCLE
**Fun Facts **- based on the WATER CYCLE
**Story Writing Prompt -Adventure - based on the WATER CYCLE
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of up to date activities at your finger tips, all stored in one place that will engage your student’s focus, ignite their learning and strengthen their overall understanding of the Amazon Rainforest unit of work that you cover during the course the year.
This package will suit all ability levels.
In addition, the templates will allow you to tailor the level of difficulty your students work at.
The Activities include:
**Spelling Board Games **
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words for each individual topic as a starter, however use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the board game, thereby increasing/decreasing the level of difficulty.
Game instructions included
Game Life Cards included
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. RAINFOREST) - 10 questions on each sheet.
Once again, Edit the questions to suit your own targets and level of difficulty.
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the themes of the novel.
**Powerpoint Quiz **- based on the Amazon Rainforest
Crossword
**Comprehension **worksheet- based on the Amazon Rainforest
Cloze Exerciseworksheet- based on the Amazon Rainforest
Multiple Choice Quiz with answers- based on the Amazon Rainforest
**Fun Facts **- based on the Amazon Rainforest
**Story Writing Prompt -Adventure - based on the Amazon Rainforest
**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 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
**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
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
**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
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your BATTLE OF BRITAIN unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- BATTLE OF BRITAIN 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 Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Written Quiz - 10 questions
Vocabulary List
Crossword
Timeline
Colouring Sheet
Facts
Blog
**Homework Activities x 3 ** - each activity to take around 20-30 minutes
**Powerpoint Quiz **- BATTLE OF BRITAIN theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- BATTLE OF BRITAIN theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- BATTLE OF BRITAIN theme
Word Search worksheet- BATTLE OF BRITAIN 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 GREAT FIRE OF LONDON unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON 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
**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 Great Fire of London theme
Creative Writing Prompt - GFL Adventure
Crossword
Timeline
Blog
Facts
**Powerpoint Quiz **- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
Quiz - 10 questions on THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON theme
Word Search worksheet- GREAT FIRE OF LONDON 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 TITANIC unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Titanic 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 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 Titanic theme
Timeline
Colouring Sheet
Creative Writing Prompt - Titanic Adventure
Crossword
**Comprehension **worksheet- Titanic theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Titanic theme
Word Search worksheet- Titanic 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 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
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 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
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