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
2 Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
A Wordsearch of selected words is also included.
Puzzle 1: Alternative Adjectives for: happy, ugly, sad, hot, surprised, cold
Puzzle 2: Alterantive Adjectives for: small, quiet, fast, slow, large
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.
Year 5 & 6 statutory words
3 Tarsia Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle.
Enlarge to A3 for ease of use.
Match and join the two parts to each word e.g. ALTH OUGH, STO MACH
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.
Year 3 & 4 statutory words
3 Tarsia Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle.
Enlarge to A3 for ease of use.
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.
Match and join the two parts to each word e.g. ALTH OUGH
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.
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
Alternative Verbs for: said, ran, looked, liked, cried, thought and ate
A Wordsearch comprising a selection of Alternative Verbs words is also included.
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.
3 Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
A Wordsearch of selected words is also included.
Puzzle 1: Descriptive words for: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Teeth
Puzzle 2: Descriptive words for: Cheeks, Ears, Hair, Chin/Jaw
Puzzle 3: Descriptive words for: Chest, Stomach, Face, Arms, Fingers, Fingernails
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.
Character descriptions for: Clothes, Body, Voice, Face, Movement and Hair
2 Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
A Wordsearch of a selection of words is also included.
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.
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle
Positive Adverb words for: Movement, Behaviour, Speech, Gesture
A Wordsearch comprising a selection of Positive Adverb words is also included.
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.
Synonyms for - Happy, Next, Sad, Said, Big, Went, Very, Saw.
22 pieces in the 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.
Conjunctions for: for - When? Why? Opinion, But… And…
22 pieces in the 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 selection of Fronted Adverbials for: Time, Frequency, Place and Manner.
2 Puzzles
22 pieces for each puzzle
A Wordsearch of a selection of words used, is also included.
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 selection of SENSES words for: Sights, Sounds Smells, Sensations and Feelings.
3 Puzzles
25 Words
22 pieces for each puzzle
A Wordsearch is also included, containing a selection of the puzzle words
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.
MIcrosoft Powerpoint required
4 x Compound word puzzles - see cover image
3 x Homophone puzzles
1 x Opposite words puzzle
Print, stick on to card, cut out the 10 triangles, shuffle face up.
Arrange the triangles so that adjoining words match the task.
Once solved, repeat against the clock
Choose four words and use each one in an interesting sentence.
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
Use the target word to solve the challenges.
For Example:
Here is today’s target word: hippopotamus
What part of speech is the word?
What is the meaning of the word?
List all the consonants in the word
Arrange all the letters of the word into reverse alphabetical order
Rearrange the letters of the word to make three new words of at least four letters each?
How many syllables does the word have?
Can you think of two more words that contain a pp?
Make the word plural
Put the word into an interesting sentence.
10 target words are supplied with a variety of questions
Use the target word as part of a Spelling list or theme of work e.g. i before e except after c (receive,receipt…)
Use the template to create your own target word and question challenges.
Used to great effect as a lesson starter.
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your HALLOWEEN unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- HALLOWEEN themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words to get you started. 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 HALLOWEEN theme
Creative Writing Prompt - HALLOWEEN Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- HALLOWEEN theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- HALLOWEEN theme
**Cloze **Exercise - HALLOWEEN theme
Colouring Sheets x 2 - Halloween 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 Pirates unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Pirate 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 PIRATE theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- PIrate Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- PIRATE theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- PIRATE theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- PIRATE theme
Word Search worksheet- PIRATE theme
**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:
**Amazon Forest Spelling Board Game **
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words for each 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 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
**Crossword **- 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 VOLCANO topics 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:
**Volcano Spelling Board Game **
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. VOLCANO) - 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.
**Creative Writing Prompts **- based on VOLCANOES
Crossword - based on VOLCANOES
**Powerpoint Quiz **- based on VOLCANOES
**Comprehension **worksheet- based on VOLCANOES
**Cloze **worksheet- based on VOLCANOES
Crossword worksheet - based on VOLCANOES
**Multiple Choice Quiz **- worksheet - based on VOLCANOES
**Fun Facts **- based on VOLCANOES
**Story Writing Prompt -Adventure - based on VOLCANOES
**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 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