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.
Aimed at KS1
3 separate games - 1.) Numbers between 1 and 50 2.) Numbers between 50 and 100. 3.) Numbers between 1 and 100.
2x A4 horizontal playing boards joined together - 76 squares altogether
Every time the file is opened a new set of random numbers is generated.
Use this feature to print out multiple game boards. You even have the facility of mixing and matching.
Specific details about the game are supplied in the “Preparation” and “How to Play the Game” documents.
A really straight forward ODD and EVEN numbers game.
Players are either ODD numbers or EVEN numbers. The challenge is to navigate the numbers pathway safely and be the first to land on the finishing square.
Microsoft Excel required
9 files: Numbers up to 20,30,40,50,60,70,80, 90 and 100
A new set of randomly generated numbers every time the file is opened.
13 questions on each worksheet.
Answers included.
Use as a lesson starter, homework, display on the IWB.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft Excel required
KS2 +
New set of questions on a spreadsheet every time the file is opened
26 questions on each A4 sheet
Addition and subtraction
Challenging worksheet!!
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened
3 separate games: 2, 5 and 10 TIMES TABLE
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Enlarge to A3 for best results, stick onto card and laminate
Roll the dice, move the required number of squares and if the answer is correct, remain on that square until the next go
If the answer is incorrect, go back to the nearest Waiting Square
Land on a Yellow square and if the answer is correct, move forward 2 spaces
Land on a Green square and have another throw
Land on a Collect a Life Card square (cards provided choice of b&w or colour) and use this card to stay on the square if the answer is wrong
Be the first to reach the finish to be declared the winner
A fun and stimulating resource to practice and remember times table skills
REMEMBER - REGULAR REVISION REALLY REGISTERS
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!
Microsoft Excel required
Dice and counters required
2 files. A new set of numbers every time the file is opened
2 digits up to 99 take away numbers up to 20 - see cover image
3 digits take away numbers up to 20 (e.g. 234 - 9, 367-15)
2 landscape A4 pages (join together) 74 game squares
Enlarge to A3 and laminate for best results
The first player to reach the finish is the winner
Decide on your own game rules
Works really well for the first or last Maths lesson of the week.
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened - unlimited game boards
Suitable for KS1
3 Game files
1.) Single digit add single digit
2.) Two digits between 10 and 20 subtract single digit
3.) Two digits up to 100 add or subtract a single digit.
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Enlarge to A3 for best results. Print, stick onto card and laminate
Roll the dice, move the required number of squares and if the answer is correct, wait on that square until your next go.
If the answer is incorrect, go back to the nearest Waiting Square
Land on a Yellow square and if the answer is correct, move forward 2 spaces
Land on a Green square and have another throw
Land on a Collect a Life Card square (cards provided, b&W or colour) and use this card to stay on the square if the answer is wrong
Be the first to reach the finish to be declared the winner
Print for the students to take home and play with mum and dad
A great resource that can be used at any time