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
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 puzzles
22 pieces for each puzzle
Adverbs: How? How Much? How Often? Where? When?
Positive Adverbs: Behaviour,Speech, Movement, Gesture
Adjectives: Time, Objects, People, Size, Positive Feelings, Negative Feelings.
Nouns: Abstract, Collective, Concrete, Compound, Proper, Pronoun
Verbs: Object, Emotion, Thought, Movement, Sense, Voice.
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.
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.
2-12 Times Table
11 puzzles
22 pieces for each 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.
Capital Cities of the World
22 pieces per puzzle
6 puzzles grouped in alphabetical order (A/B), (C/D/E/F/G), (H/I/J/K/L), (M/N/OP), (Q/R/ST), (U/V/W/X/Y/Z)
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 Roman numerals up to MD - 1500
22 puzzle pieces.
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 master sheet of the Roman Numerals used is also included.
Microsoft Excel required
Addition practice – single and double digit
Interactive
A new set of random numbers every time the file is executed
METHOD -
Open the “cricket.xlsx” file
Type in the team name in the rectangle at the top of the sheet
Type in the players names
Print the sheet and photocopy as necessary
Each player faces twenty balls and remains at the strikers end
Add up the totals for each player and write the answer in the TOTAL column
BONUS – If the total is more than 60 runs, the player receives an extra 20 runs.
Add up the BONUSES and EXTRAS and add these to the Grand Total
Follow the method above for the opposing team.
VARIATIONS – You could for example, award bonus runs for hitting a certain number of 6’s
This worksheet allows the pupils to suggest their own BONUS awards and also to suggest the list of players names
This activity also works well on the IWB
HOWZAT!
Excel required
11 files, 2 to 12 times table
Find and list, any Factors and Products in the Times Table number grid
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened, however you can adjust this manually, by pressing the fn and f9 keys
As an alternative to printing and distributing individual copies of the worksheet,
try displaying the sheet on your IWB and make it a class exercise
A valuable worksheet that assists in consolidating the pupil’s knowledge and understanding of Factors and Products
Excel required
3 files: Times Table Cruncher, Subtraction Cruncher (challenging), Addition Cruncher
See main image for Times Table Cruncher 2-12 times table
Subtraction and Addition numbers up to 100 - same layout
Answers provided on a separate sheet for Subtraction Cruncher
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Press the fn and f9 keys to change the numbers before you print
Make the task competitive by setting a time limit
As an alternative to printing and distributing the whole sheet, display on the IWB and ask the class to copy each question into their Maths book and circle the missing number
Results Column Graph template provided in a separate file
Pupils should 1). Write in the name of the Cruncher attempted e.g. Subtraction
2). Colour in the number of boxes that represents their score
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.
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
Individual mazes for Multiples for 2 to 12 times table
Also 2 files each for Odd and **Even numbers
A new random set of numbers every time a file is opened
Answers provided for each maze, although there may be more than one solution
Start at one of the red numbers and draw a line along the correct path to finish at the other red number
Move vertically or horizontally to follow the correct path
Make the puzzle even more challenging, by changing the red numbers to black before you print. The pupil then has to find a starting and finishing point
Excel required
11 files, 48 questions on each worksheet
2 to 12 times table
Main image shows the 6 times table worksheet
A new set of random questions each time the file is opened
You have the option of replacing any of the numbers in red with your own before you print
Put a tick in the box next to the question, if the answer equals one of the red numbers.
A versatile series of worksheets that are ideal for consolidating the pupil’s learning of the 2-12 times table
Excel required
3 files 48 questions on every sheet
Addition: Numbers up to 20 + numbers up to 20 e.g. 9+16
Multiplication: up to the 12 times table
Subtraction: Numbers from 11 to 50 subtract numbers between 2 and 10 e.g. 33-8
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Work out the answer to the sum and if it equals one of the red numbers, put a tick in the box next to the sum - see the main image for layout
A fun and straightforward set of worksheets that gives the pupil unlimited practice with number bonds
Ideal as a lesson starter, extension work and homework.
Use the worksheet on the IWB to use as a whole class puzzle
Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
10 different Puzzles: Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction, Sequences Ascending, Sequences Descending, Mixture (add, multiply, subtract, see main image), Divide by 2, Double, Double and add 5, Double and subtract 5
15 squares on each sheet
Print, stick on to card, carefully cut out the squares and shuffle face up.
Arrange the squares so that adjoining numbers match the task and equals the number in red
Once solved, repeat against the clock
A valuable and fun resource strengthening number facts