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.

Each file contains three puzzles all related to American Presidents. In the Criss-Cross Puzzles the pupil will be asked to name the Presidents for the dates listed, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the word-search puzzle the pupil has to find in the grid all the Presidents listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the pupil 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.

Each file contains three puzzles all related to Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. 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 have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

Each file contains three puzzles all related to British Prime Ministers since 1800. In the word-search puzzle the pupil has to find in the grid all the Prime Ministers listed. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet for the teacher – as usual, to make the answers easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. In the Criss-Cross Puzzles the pupils will be asked to name the Prime Minister who served in the years listed, and then enter this into the matching squares in the numbered grid. Again I have included solution sheets for the teacher. I have since included a PDF version.

This file contains one word-search, made up of 20 London landmarks. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet, highlighting the twenty landmarks, for the teacher. To make the names easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each landmark 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.

Each file contains five puzzles all related to capital cities of the world. In the word-search puzzle the pupil has to find in the grid all the capital cities listed. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet for the teacher - to make the answers easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each city in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two cities running in different directions. In the spiral puzzles the pupils will be asked to enter the capital city for each country listed, with the last letter of each answer forming the first letter of the next. Again I have included solution sheets for the teacher. There are two versions of each, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

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.

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.

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

These puzzles are 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. This file contains ten Cross Numbers puzzles together with a solution sheet. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains two word-searches, made up of countries in North America. To make it a little more interesting, I have included in the word list below the grid the capital city for each country, together with its flag. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet, highlighting the fourteen countries in each puzzle, for the teacher. To make the names easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each country in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions.

Like the earlier Homophones word spiral puzzles, all of the words used in these ten word-search puzzles are commonly misspelt or confused with other similar-sounding words. There is a printable sheet for the pupils and a solution sheet highlighting the fourteen words in each puzzle for the teacher. To make the words easier to locate on the solution sheet I have highlighted the first letter of each word in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two or more words running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains three word-searches, and have been created using words which students would have become familiar with during their lessons about the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. There is a printable sheet for the pupils and a solution sheet highlighting the sixteen words in each puzzle for the teacher. To make the words easier to locate on the solution sheet I have highlighted the first letter of each word in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two words running in different directions.

This file contains four word-searches, made up of European countries. To make it a little more interesting, I have included in the list below the grid the capital city for each country, together with its flag. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet, highlighting the fourteen countries in each puzzle, for the teacher. To make the names easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each country 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. I have now also added a PPT asking for country names for the capital cities listed.

This file contains ten printable word spirals. All of the words used in these puzzles are commonly misspelt or confused with other similar-sounding words. The answers to the clues should be written in a clockwise direction around the numbered grid. The last letter of each word will become the first letter of the next. Once completed, the shaded squares reading from top to bottom will reveal another homophone. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains ten printable crosswords. Many of the words used in these puzzles are commonly misspelt or confused with other similar-sounding words. I hope that students will enjoy solving the puzzles, but of course the main aim is to help them to become familiar with the words, their correct spellings and definitions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This Easter 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 EASTER into the green square the first of the 20 Easter-themed questions will appear. The second sheet is a printable version of the quiz for use as an end-of-term class exercise. I have also included a PDF version of the printable sheet, whichever is your preference. ** I have since included a PowerPoint version.

I have taken a selection of those annoying words which have not only caused us all at some stage to hesitate before putting pen to paper, but also usually manage to escape the automatic spell-check! I hope that these activity sheets will help students to become more familiar with the words and their different definitions.

There are twenty printable sheets in this file, each containing a partially-filled multiplication grid. The aim of the exercise is to fill in the orange vertical and horizontal headings with the numbers 1-12 so that the full puzzle may be completed. Multiplication skills and an element of logic will be necessary to complete each puzzle correctly. 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.