The object of this exercise is to name the capital cities for the countries listed. Each test begins with a blank sheet and after entering X into the blue square the first country will appear, the city can then be selected from a drop-down list of five names. Once all 20 capital cities have been chosen the score will automatically come into view, together with the time taken. The file contains ten worksheets.

For these puzzles I have again used words on the latest list from the National Curriculum 2014 for years 5-6. There are 5 Criss-cross puzzles, all with a list of 20 words which need to be fitted into a grid, the aim being that pupils will not only become familiar with the new words but they will also be required to use a degree of logic to complete the puzzles. . I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

These files contain four sudoku puzzles but with a twist, as this time they are all made up of Roman Numerals. There is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher for each puzzle. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference. I do hope that someone will find them useful.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one word-search, both using characters who appear in Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible. In the criss-cross puzzles the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the word-search puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I regret that I was blissfully unaware of the unfortunate typing errors recently brought to my attention but am pleased to report that these have now been duly corrected, at least, I hope so! I apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused.

This contains a selection of quotes from Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, in PowerPoint format and also in PDF. I have included a smaller version of the same quotes which I thought could be printed off and maybe used as revision cards.

This file contains a wordsearch, using names and words associated with The Christmas Nativity, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference. I hope that someone may find this useful during the period leading up to Christmas

This file contains a blank template intended perhaps as a class exercise. There is a choice of 100 lists of random three-digit numbers to be multiplied by a varied list of numbers between 2-12. Simply enter one list number between 1-100 into the blue square at the top of the sheet to generate a printable worksheet of 20 multiplication questions. Your chosen list number will be recorded at the bottom of the sheet – the file also includes a solutions sheet. I have of course had to protect formulas but I have left heading section unlocked so you can change this to suit your own requirements.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Shakespeare’s “Othello”. In the criss-cross puzzle the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the word-search puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file consists of 56 printable worksheets, each containing 12 randomly numbered four digit column addition questions, an answer sheet is included.

As we shall soon be approaching the Christmas season I have brought a seasonal theme to my earlier Cross Numbers Puzzle. The puzzle is designed in the same way as a traditional crossword but using numbers instead of words, each clue is a sum, and the result should be entered into the matching squares on the numbered grid. On this occasion the clues are in part taken from the number of gifts in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. The file contains one puzzle, together with the solution, there is also a sheet containing the lyrics of the song. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”. In the criss-cross puzzle the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the wordsearch puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

The Christmas Alphabet Quiz comes in two formats. When using the first sheet, the answers can be entered directly onto the computer. It begins with a blank sheet and after entering NOEL into the red square the first question will appear. There is one Christmas-themed question for each letter of the alphabet. The second sheet is a printable version of the same quiz for use as a seasonal class exercise. I have also included a separate PDF version of the printable sheet, and a PowerPoint presentation whichever is your preference.

This contains a list of anagrams which when unscrambled will reveal 25 names or phrases associated with Christmas, a solution sheet is included. I hope this will be of some use during the lead-up to Christmas.

This file contains six Adverbs crossword puzzles. The student will be asked to name the adverbs from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. There are printable sheets for the student and there is a solutions sheet for the teacher. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using words or names associated with the Christian Festival of Easter. In the criss-cross puzzle the student will be asked to name the words, terms or Biblical figures from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the wordsearch puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the words or names listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the wordsearch solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each word in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two words or terms running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

I have put together some spelling tips for just a few of those annoying words which I am sure we have all hesitated over at times in our writing! I do hope that someone will find it useful and indeed if it does gain any interest I shall endeavour to add extra words in the future. It comes in PowerPoint format and there is also a PDF version.

This file contains six worksheets and the aim of the exercise is to name the chemical elements represented by the chemical symbols shown. Each test begins with a blank sheet and after entering X into the blue square the first symbol will appear. The name of the chemical element should then be typed into the space alongside. Once all 20 symbols have been identified the score will come into view, together with the time taken.

Like the earlier Cross Numbers and Cross Multiplications, these puzzles are designed in the same way as a traditional crossword but using numbers instead of words. This time I have used only additions and subtractions, and the answer to each clue should be entered into the matching squares on the numbered grid. There are two files, one Additions, the other Subtractions, each containing ten puzzles together with a solution sheet. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

For fans of Sudoku, here are five puzzles which can be completed directly onto the computer, with answers provided. I have also included a printable version in PDF.

These files contains six criss-cross puzzles, all made up using names of Chemical elements. In each puzzle the student will be asked to name the chemical elements to match the symbols listed, and then enter these into the matching numbered squares in the grid. Each puzzle contains a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.