This is a fun end of the day activity which can be used for a whole class. The idea is that the children are given the two end words and have to work out which middle (or link) word connects both words to create a new word or phrase. For example: Cauliflower ? Ache ‘Cauliflower blank, blank ache?’ Which word goes in between ‘cauliflower’ and ‘ache’ to make two separate phrases? Solution: Cauliflower Ear Ache This activity encourages the children to think laterally and to draw on their general knowledge to solve the problems. To help you these clues have been written in alphabetical order. These problems are an ideal end of the day activity and can be written on the board or simply read out. For younger children or those that are stuck, try putting the first letter of the link word in to help them. This resource contains over 300 different problems. Some will make even the brightest children think

This activity is centred around a celebrity sporting challenge. 5 celebrities go head to head in a series of sporting challenges; swimming in porridge, running in treacle, welly throwing and jumping wearing flippers. Who will prevail? Use your maths knowledge and logic skills to work out who is crowned the overall champion! This resource should keep even the brightest mathematicians quiet for a good hour! This resource comes with a full answer sheet.

This resource contains two playground behaviour certificates. They are fully editable and contain superhero images - one for a boy and one for a girl.