I have developed a set of weekly Mental Maths for Year 3 children for teachers who want to include Minecraft in the classroom. I wanted to develop resources where a teacher can teach with Minecraft in a classroom with a single computer and a projector. I need to mention that Minecraft was created by Mojang AB. and I am not endorsed, associated or affiliated with Mojang AB in any way.

I am in the process of converting all my free TES PowerPoints into YouTube videos so teachers can teach my lesson and then share the YouTube video with their pupil’s parents to repeat at home. This new approach also makes for a much more fun dynamic lesson! Writing numbers to 20 YouTube PowerPoint Lesson - FREE Year 1 Maths - Spring Term FREE Year 1 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Writing numbers to 20 - Spring Term Learning objectives: I can count on from small numbers. I can count in fives. I can read and write number to 20. I can put numbers into order in the plenary. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Year 1 Maths Lesson pack (11 lessons) at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167046

Engaging Learning: The Benefits of a Weekly Spelling Practice and Test Set for Year 1 Using Minecraft Investing in a set of weekly Spelling practice and Spelling tests designed specifically for Year 1 students offers educators an exciting way to incorporate Minecraft into their classroom learning. This innovative resource not only enhances students’ spelling skills but also taps into their enthusiasm for a game that has captured the imaginations of millions. Here’s why teachers should consider integrating this Minecraft-themed Spelling resource into their curriculum and how it can be effectively utilized. Interactive Learning Experience: By combining spelling practice with the engaging world of Minecraft, students are more likely to be motivated and enthusiastic about learning. The use of a game-based approach makes spelling exercises fun and relatable, fostering a positive attitude toward literacy. Single Computer and Projector-Friendly: The resource is designed for easy implementation in classrooms with limited technology. Teachers can use a single computer and a projector to share the Minecraft content with the entire class, ensuring that all students can participate in the learning experience together. Catering to Diverse Learning Styles: The Minecraft theme appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners, allowing them to connect spelling concepts with immersive visuals and hands-on activities. This multi-sensory approach promotes deeper understanding and retention of spelling words. Weekly Structure for Consistency: The structured weekly Spelling practice and test format provides consistency for both teachers and students. This routine helps reinforce learning, making it easier for students to track their progress and stay engaged in their spelling development. Encouraging Collaboration: The Minecraft-themed activities can be used to foster collaboration among students. Group activities can be designed around spelling words, allowing students to work together, share ideas, and learn from each other in a supportive environment. Creative Integration of Technology: By integrating Minecraft into spelling lessons, teachers are embracing modern educational practices that incorporate technology into the curriculum. This not only enhances student engagement but also prepares them for a world where digital literacy is essential. In summary, the weekly Spelling practice and Spelling test set for Year 1 students is an innovative resource that effectively combines literacy with the popular game Minecraft (created by Mojang AB, with no endorsement or affiliation). By providing an interactive, engaging, and structured approach to spelling, this resource not only enhances students’ literacy skills but also fosters a love of learning, making it a valuable addition to every teacher’s toolkit.

I have developed a set of weekly Mental Maths for Year 2 children for teachers who want to include Minecraft in the classroom. I wanted to develop resources where a teacher can teach with Minecraft in a classroom with a single computer and a projector. I need to mention that Minecraft was created by Mojang AB. and I am not endorsed, associated or affiliated with Mojang AB in any way.

FREE Jack and the FlumFlum Tree White Thinking Hat Worksheets Make Fact Finding Fun! White Thinking Hats Worksheets for Jack and the Flum Flum tree. These focus on the characters and the journey Jack needs to take. These are a good set of worksheets for building up the details needed for explaining fact and information questions. I would love people to make comments about this work after using it in their classroom.

I have upgraded this PowerPoint lesson as a YouTube video and a PowerPoint to make this lesson a lot more interactive for the classroom and the home. It is a new approach to teaching and I would love your feedback on it. FREE Maths Reception PowerPoint and YouTube Lesson - Simple Addition - Spring Term Lesson Objectives: I can count I can solve simple number problems. I am beginning to learn about addition and subtraction. If you like this lesson, you will really love my FREE Reception Maths Pack (11 Maths Lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-reception-students-6167058

YouTube Examining statistics FREE Year 6 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Autumn Term I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Year 6 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Examining statistics - Autumn Term This lesson’s learning objectives Identify and use appropriate operations to solve word problems. Explain methods and reasoning orally and in writing. This FREE year 6 lesson came from my FREE Year 6 Lesson pack (11 lessons in total) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/springboard-6-numeracy-resources-6167056

FREE Room On The Broom Yellow Hat Reading Questions Makes Positive Thinking Fun! I noticed that despite this book being a best seller, the schools had very few resources for it and so I decided to focus on providing a set of Thinking Hat reading questions for anyone wanting to complete guided reading on this fabulous book. Today I have focused on pulling out all the positives from this book. This set of worksheets is easy to differentiate and every child will gain something from it. Please leave a comment when you have downloaded this set of files.

When I used the original book with an interactive whiteboard, I was always annoyed at having to skim to the end of the book to show an answer. I wanted it on the next page. In addition, I have now replaced all the pictured with much more stimulating colourful pictures. I have also taken the time to follow the advice of Dudley council and sorted the different problems into age groups and blocks. You will notice there is some repetition of problems both between blocks and in different year groups. The students can try the same problem twice at different times, as this is excellent consolidation. It is also an excellent time to suggest students think about how they could change the problem. How can this be used in the classroom? This could be used as an assessment at the start or the end of a unit. It also could be used as an emergency set of lessons for any teacher while covering another teacher’s maths classes. In addition, it is also an excellent set of resources to prepare for different exams. Look at how the students resolve a problem and identify the different ways different students attempt to answer the same problem. In addition to answering the problems, this is also an excellent time to look into inverse operations. How do we know we have found all the answers? How do we know we have found the correct answer? I have really enjoyed making these mental maths problems a lot more accessible. I have enjoyed teaching them in a wide range of different classes and I hope that you too will enjoy making maths fun.

FREE Stick Man White Hat Thinking Worksheets Make Fact Finding More Fun! Stick man is the latest book to be converted into a set of Thinking Hats Guided Reading materials. It is another perfect book for my thinking hat materials. It contains all the elements a student needs to develop their higher thinking skills. I love getting people's feedback on this material.

Engaging Learning: The Benefits of a Weekly Spelling Practice and Test Set for Year 2 Using Minecraft Introducing a set of weekly Spelling practice and Spelling tests tailored for Year 2 students presents educators with a unique opportunity to integrate the popular game Minecraft into their classroom learning. This innovative resource not only enhances spelling skills but also captivates students’ interest through a familiar and beloved medium. Here’s why teachers should consider utilizing this Minecraft-themed Spelling resource in their curriculum and how it can be effectively implemented. Interactive Learning Experience: The combination of spelling practice and the engaging world of Minecraft encourages students to be motivated and enthusiastic about their learning. This game-based approach transforms traditional spelling exercises into fun and relatable activities, fostering a positive attitude toward literacy. Single Computer and Projector-Friendly: Designed for practical classroom use, the resource allows teachers to effectively teach spelling using a single computer and a projector. This accessibility means the entire class can engage in the Minecraft content together, promoting a collaborative learning environment. Catering to Diverse Learning Styles: The Minecraft theme appeals to various learning styles, particularly visual and kinesthetic learners. By connecting spelling concepts to immersive visuals and interactive activities, students are more likely to develop a deeper understanding and retention of spelling words. Weekly Structure for Consistency: The structured weekly Spelling practice and test format provides consistency for both teachers and students. This routine supports reinforcement of learning, helping students track their progress and stay engaged in their spelling development. Encouraging Collaboration: The Minecraft-themed activities can foster collaboration among students. Group tasks centered around spelling words allow students to work together, share ideas, and learn from one another in a supportive and interactive setting. Creative Integration of Technology: By incorporating Minecraft into spelling lessons, teachers are embracing modern educational practices that leverage technology in the classroom. This not only enhances student engagement but also prepares them for a digital world where literacy and technology go hand in hand. In summary, the weekly Spelling practice and Spelling test set for Year 2 students is an innovative resource that effectively combines literacy with the engaging world of Minecraft (created by Mojang AB, with no endorsement or affiliation). By providing an interactive, engaging, and structured approach to spelling, this resource not only enhances students’ literacy skills but also nurtures a love of learning, making it a valuable addition to every teacher’s toolkit.

FREE Jack and the FlumFlum Tree Yellow Thinking hat Worksheets Make Your Day Brighter! Jack and the FlumFlum tree is full of positive messages (Yellow hat thinking) for children. It shows how you can use simple household items such as some balloons to scare away sharks and fix a boat with chewing gum. The children will love to find the advantages and clever ideas in this set of worksheets. I would love some comments from people who have tried this in their classroom.

Teachers now use YouTube more than PowerPoint and so I am now developing my resources ton reflect this new Powerpoint - YouTube combo in the in the classroom. It has the additional benefit that you can then share the links to the lessons directly with the students’ parents for extra homework. The Multiplication Symbols YouTube Maths PowerPoint Presentation - Year 2 Spring Term FREE Year 2 Maths PowerPoint Presentation - The Multiplication Symbols - Spring Term is ideal for revising for the KS1 SATs tests. You can also use this lesson in the classroom or as a homework task. If you like this lesson, you will love my FREE Year 2 11 Maths Lessons pack at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-maths-powerpoint-resources-6167047.

YouTube Money Problems Maths PowerPoints Year 4- Summer Term FREE I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Year 4 Maths PowerPoints - Money Problems - Summer Term Learning Objectives I can estimate the half of different numbers. I can invent word problems. I can solve problems mentally or by writing them down. I can solve a range of problems and check my solutions are correct. If you like this teaching resource, you will love my FREE Year 4 Maths Teaching pack (11 lessons) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-year-4-students-6167052

FREE The Magic Train Black Hat Thinking Activities - Problem Solving Has Never Been So Fun! Every day I am trying to add some more thinking hat resources I am making for my class to TES. It has been shown that Thinking Hat Questions promote higher thinking and reading skills in children and yet when it came to actually finding lots of these resources on this website, I could not find any and so I am planning to write worksheets each night and share them with everyone. I would love a review of my work and also any suggestions on what other children's books people would like me to add to this collection.

Unlock the Joy of Numbers with Our FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson: Making Labels for Classroom Equipment! Transform your classroom into an organized learning environment with our engaging YouTube PowerPoint lessons designed to teach your students how to write simple numbers and learn how to count effectively. In this FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson, students will discover the importance of numbers in helping to organize the classroom, ensuring that nothing gets lost! Learning Objectives: Today You Are Going to Learn How Numbers Help Organize the Classroom: Students will understand the practical applications of numbers in their daily school life. I Can Read and Write Numbers: This lesson empowers young learners to confidently read and write numbers, laying a solid foundation for their mathematical journey. If you love this Reception Maths lesson, you’ll be thrilled with my FREE 11 Lesson Reception Maths Pack! Explore a wealth of resources to further enrich your teaching and enhance your students’ learning experiences: FREE 11 Lesson Reception Maths Pack. Get started today and watch your students thrive in their understanding of numbers!

FREE The Gruffalo Yellow Thinking Hat Questions Make Positive Thinking Guided Reading Fun! The Gruffalo is a really nice, feel good book. It is a great book to explore Yellow Hat Thinking questions to their full. These worksheets let you look at the characters, writing postcards home and of course developing a poster about why you liked this book. All these would make fabulous display materials. I would love to have some feedback from anyone who has successfully used this in their classroom.

I am interested to see if people are interested in my simple Christmas verbs idea. If you are, please leave me a nice comment and suggestions about what other Christmas related topics you would like to see being converted in a series of simple posters.

FREE The Gruffalo Black Thinking Hat Worksheet Questions Make Problem Hunting Fun! The Gruffalo has lots of different problems for the children to discover, discuss and describe. These three worksheets focus on finding the different problems. Black Hat Thinking is important as it is essential for risk management and improving ideas. I would love to have comments from anyone who has used these resources in their classroom.

I have developed an idea. Did you know that during your registration period every day, you could be actively making your whole class happier? This could be done in the morning, the afternoon or even better at the end of each day before they go home. All they do is complete this 21 page daily journal on things which make them happy. I have used it and I can say it does make a big difference to how you approach life.