Thanks to the wonderful teachers from around the world who have chosen my resources. I care passionately about quality and value and want you to fill your teaching ‘shelf’ with confidence, saving precious time. Hopefully they won’t be staying on the shelf for long as you’ll use them again and again! I’m a Primary Teacher and published writer with an English degree and French A-level. My resources are mostly Primary but some suit Secondary classes too. I hope your students enjoy using them.
Thanks to the wonderful teachers from around the world who have chosen my resources. I care passionately about quality and value and want you to fill your teaching ‘shelf’ with confidence, saving precious time. Hopefully they won’t be staying on the shelf for long as you’ll use them again and again! I’m a Primary Teacher and published writer with an English degree and French A-level. My resources are mostly Primary but some suit Secondary classes too. I hope your students enjoy using them.
PE, Numeracy and communication skills mix in this fun active relay fitness game for Primary (Key Stage 2, especially Year 4, 5 and 6). Great for outdoor learning or special events such as National Maths Week, to have children practising mental calculations in another curriculum area. Alternatively, use this activity as a warm up to add variety to your normal Physical Education programme. Good teamwork and communication should be encouraged as teammates help each other to work out the calculations and guide each other to the possible answer cards, while navigating around the hidden Exercise Cards (which force the team to divert onto a variety of athletic challenges!). 4 files are included: large versions of game boards and cards in PDF, small versions, plus editable exercise card files (both sizes - in PPT), in case you wish to add some of your own exercise ideas. Print and laminate the boards and cards you require. No equipment is necessary and the game can be played in a gym hall or outside space. Answer key included.
INSTRUCTIONS (Also included within the file):
Split students into up to 7 groups, giving each a calculation board.
Shuffle the number cards and as many exercise cards (12 included) as you wish, spreading them out face down at the other end of the playing area. You may wish to remove the answer cards for any board not in use.
Teams send one person at a time running to collect a card. On each go, students must only turn over one card. If they know it is not an answer to any calculations on their board, they replace it, or else they can bring it back to their team to check and the next team member can replace it if it is not required, before collecting another card.
If a player turns over an Exercise Card, they must bring it back to their group and the whole team must perform the stipulated exercises. When all members are finished the exercise, the next runner can set off for another card.
The winners are the first team to cover all their calculations with the correct answer cards.
There are two of each number card, as each answer features on two boards, helping to ensure a faster game. To speed up the game or to add an extra element, include as many Pass Cards as you like. If children turn over a Pass Card they can place it over any calculation they want, for instance if they are finding a calculation too difficult or if there is an answer card they are struggling to find. For differentiation, use mixed ability groups or else grant certain groups extra pass cards to cover more challenging calculations.
To ensure a smooth game, circulate with the answer key for at-a-glance checking. If groups have accidentally taken another group’s answer card, ensure they quickly replace it so as not to hamper the progress of other teams.
Thank you for your interest.
Improve your students’ mental maths skills throughout the year! Great for starters, warm ups or early finishers tasks, this is an Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2) BUNDLE (Y5 and Y6 / Primary 6 and 7 and other equivalents), which includes the following 3 packs:
216 Self-Check Cards
8 Cross Number Puzzles Worksheets
15 PowerPoint Speed Tests
Concepts included: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Doubling & Halving, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Negative Numbers, Place Value, Money, Area, Perimeter, Time, Length and Angles
All in PDF format (and PowerPoint versions of the tests)
Will suit some KS3 Year 7 classes for revision and consolidation
Could be used as part of SATs preparation
As the tests and self-check cards include money questions in UK currency, I have included versions for countries that use dollars and cents
Measure calculations are in metric
THE SAME RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUNGER OR LESS ABLE STUDENTS:
Mental Maths Activities BUNDLE Year 4 / 3
Differentiation: The Year 5 / 6 resources are labelled SET A and the Year 4 / 3 resources SET B, so they can be used with different ability groups in the same class without children being aware of the age level.
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15 PowerPoint Speed Tests
15 informal tests split across 3 PowerPoints, designed to be shown on the whiteboard with children recording answers on paper
One question to a slide allows students to focus for a few seconds before the next one comes up
The question slides are plain and uncluttered to minimise distractions
Run the PowerPoint presentation on a timer or click it on yourself, perhaps allowing a little longer for more challenging questions
Each test features 20 questions involving a variety of mathematical skills
At the end of each test, the same 20 slides are repeated, with the answer added clearly
Children can mark their own or a partner’s work to reduce your workload
If short of time, whizz through the answers but the idea of each answer appearing with its question like this is that it allows for important discussions about strategies
Additional PDF version included
216 Self-Check Cards
A flexible resource that can be incorporated into many mental maths games and activities within the classroom, especially oral starters
Laminate and use again and again as starter and early finisher tasks
There are 12 calculations on each A4 sheet. Leave them as 18 A4 sheets or cut each of the question cards separately to create 216 cards.
There are versions both with and without the answers printed below the questions
The with-answers versions could be used by students questioning each other
The version without the answers could be used by individuals testing themselves
Separate answer card is included, which individuals could consult
8 CrossNumber Puzzles Worksheets
A fun resource for early finisher tasks, mental starters, homework etc
Tasks for individuals, pairs or small groups
As in a crossword puzzle, children find it easier to work out some of the more challenging questions once they’ve filled in the easier ones as digits will already be there for them
Answer grids for all 8 puzzles are included and could be printed for students to self-check (or displayed later on the board), cutting down on your marking!
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Fun 2D shape and 3D objects activities (puzzles worksheets) for Upper Key Stage 2 Maths, ideal for early finishers, starters, revision and homework. Especially suits Year 5 and Year 6 and contains 5 Hidden Word puzzles worksheets for 2D shape names, angles in a triangle, properties of quadrilaterals, names and properties of 3D objects. Puzzles are PDF format in the Zip file. Full answer keys included.
Puzzles 1 to 4 focus on polygons such as triangles (scalene, equilateral, isosceles, right-angled), squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, kites, trapeziums, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons, octagons. Puzzle 5 focuses on 3D shapes / objects such as pyramids, cones, spheres, cylinders, cubes and cuboids. A US version is included with the word ‘trapezium’ replaced with ‘trapezoid’.
An engaging alternative to standard worksheets, they can be completed individually or in pairs / groups. They are similar to codebreaker puzzles, with a maths-related word to be revealed after the Shape work has been completed. Each puzzle contains a grid. Students circle any boxes containing errors, then put together the letters from these boxes to reveal the hidden word.
Students often forget or avoid checking their own work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
A Mega Bundle of 12 of my hidden word puzzle packs, including this one, is available for a huge saving:
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Fun dividing puzzles worksheets for Upper Key Stage 2 Maths, ideal for independent work, early finishers challenge activities, starters and homework. Especially suits Year 5 and Year 6 and contains 8 Hidden Word Puzzles for:
2 x Division using Times Table Facts (2-9 and 2-12)
3 x Halving 2 and 3 Digit Numbers (3 levels)
Dividing by 10, 100
Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000
Dividing by Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000
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MORE INFO:
Print and go!
To save on printing, laminate for completion with whiteboard pen and use again, or place in dry-wipe sleeves
Solutions included
PDF format
Engaging alternative to standard worksheets
Great for individuals or pairs / groups
How do Hidden Word puzzles work? Each puzzle contains a grid. Students circle boxes containing errors, then rearrange the letters from these boxes to reveal a secret maths-related word.
Spotting common errors may help students remember to check their own work and help them avoid them.
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Angles
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Decimals
Fractions
Multiplication
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Time
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Fun upper KS2 Mental Maths write and wipe self-check cards (and Year 7 too) for starter activities / warm ups, early finishers challenges, revision tasks, SATs preparation etc. There are 36 football themed spiral trails, designed to be printed and laminated and completed with dry-wipe pens. Calculations include: all four operations, negative numbers, fractions of quantities / amounts, decimals and percentages (including percentage increase and decrease). PDF format. Full answer versions included. Please check the preview to assess suitability.
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Each trail contains 10 calculations, which can mostly be calculated mentally.
Starting at the calculation to the right of the football, students write the answer to each calculation in the box, then use the answer in the next calculation, creating a running total as they follow the spiral
The spiral ends at the goal in the middle, where the answer to the final calculation is printed. Students can then see if they have completed the trail correctly. If not, they can check where they have gone wrong
Suits individuals, pairs or small groups
You could use it as a whole class starter, with students swapping after completion
You might want to print cards back to back with others to save on card and laminating
If required, print answer versions to use if students are struggling to spot where they’ve gone wrong. Alternatively, display on screen
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This active, printable KS2 Mental Maths starter activity for multiplication of three factors is a treasure hunt / scavenger hunt or relay type game, to be played in teams, with differentiation built in. It’s ideal as a whole class warm up or plenary at Year 4, Year 5 and 6, perhaps when focusing on multiplication, especially the associative property / law of multiplication. It can be played multiple times in a lesson or across several lessons as groups can use different card sets each time. Teams complete a treasure hunt-type chain of three single digit numbers multiplication calculations, followed by a ‘Find the Target Number’ mental maths challenge, using a mixture of the four operations. There are 54 double-sided cards, forming sets of 6 cards for 9 teams.
A key feature is the chance to involve lower ability students in a fun whole class activity to give them a boost of confidence without it being obvious their calculations are less challenging (3 of the sets are at an easier level). Full instructions for teacher and pupils is included, along with solutions.
I have a collection of these Grab the Answers games, each one focusing on a different maths concept. You can explore the bundle below.
Students collaborate on a treasure hunt type maths trail and when they’ve collected all 5 answers, they are given a target, which they must make using 3 given numbers. You can print and laminate the cards in batches of 3 sets, so if you don’t require them all, you needn’t print them. The cards should be printed double-sided (they’ve been laid out to facilitate this). I print by selecting the ‘2-Sided Short Edge (Top)’ option. However, if you can only print one-sided, print all the even-numbered pages, replace the paper, and print the odd-numbered pages on the back.
Give each team their ‘Start’ card. Spread out all other cards, answer side up. You may wish to remove cards from any set not being used, although this is not necessary. On your signal, teams turn over their Start card and complete the calculation. Each team sends one person to collect the correct answer card, on the other side of which will be their next question and a letter to confirm which team it belongs to. Ensure teams immediately replace any cards not marked with their letter. The process continues until the team have answered all five calculations. On the other side of the final answer card will be a target number, which teams must make, using the numbers printed in boxes in the bottom right corner of 3 of their cards. Use all 3 numbers and only once each, using any of the 4 operations. The first to make their target number wins! One possible answer for each of the target challenges is printed on the solution cards.
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This is a Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Y4 / Y5 / Y6. Maths activity for multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000: an engaging, differentiated set of 20 printable spooky gameboards for starters, early finishers activities, revision etc. It’s an aspect of maths that students often forget but after they’ve played a few games of Crazy Doors, with its attractive board and the scenario of being chased by trolls through a swampy forest, it’ll hopefully stick in their mind! Versions with no backgrounds have been included for eco-printing. Great for Halloween - or at any time of the year (as it doesn’t mention Halloween on it). In Scotland, use for Second Level Maths, Primary 5, 6 and 7.
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There’s a multiplication and division by 10, 100 and 1000 version and one for lower ability or younger pupils for multiplying and dividing by just 10 and 100. 10 game boards are included for each (it’s the same layout for each board but with different numbers on the doors).
Each group of 2-6ish players requires a game board, a Doors Targets board (2 included, one for each version), an instruction card (included), dice, counters and mini whiteboards (or paper) and pens. They throw the dice to make a 2-digit starting number and the aim of the game is to change that number by multiplying/dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 to meet the requirements printed on doors in the forest. If they meet the requirements, they may go through the door. They have to throw a counter onto the Doors Target board to find out what they will be multiplying/dividing by - they’ll need to think about the best one to aim at and then also hope their throwing is accurate or they could get held up at a particular door for a while!
This fun activity should also consolidate understanding of place value, including decimals. I’ve added a place value grid for convenience in case any students require this support.
I hope your students enjoy playing this. Thank you for your interest in my resources.
I have some other Maths games you might be interested in, including:
Line Symmetry Board Game and Cards
Angles Race Game
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Telling time and duration or intervals activities (puzzles worksheets) for early finishers, extension challenges, starters / warm ups, revision and home work for Key Stage 2 Maths (Years 4, 5 and 6). There are 9 fun printable puzzles worksheets. PRINT AND GO! Includes:
telling the time to five minutes and nearest minute (analogue)
matching words to 12 hour digital clock
converting between 12 and 24 hour
converting between units of time (seconds, hours, minutes)
12 hour durations (elapsed time)
UK Time formats used
Differentiation opportunties: Some feature a 1 or 2-star system, with the 2-star being more challenging. Also, some puzzles tackle more challenging concepts
Solutions included
PDF format
Engaging alternative to standard worksheets
Great for individuals or pairs / groups
How do Hidden Word puzzles work? Each puzzle contains a grid. Students circle boxes containing errors, then put together the letters from these boxes to reveal a secret maths-related word.
Students often forget or avoid checking their own work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
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Fun starter! Practise percents of quantities or amounts with this treasure hunt, scavenger hunt or relay type activity. It’s an active printable mental maths team game, with differentiation, ideal as a whole class starter or plenary at KS2 (Year 5 / Year 6) and early KS3 (Year 7), especially when focusing on percentages of amounts / percents of a number. It can be played multiple times in a lesson or across several lessons as groups can use different card sets each time. Teams complete a treasure hunt-type chain of percentages calculations, followed by a ‘Find the Target Number’ mental maths challenge, using a mixture of the four operations. There are 54 double-sided cards, forming sets of 6 cards for 9 teams. A key feature is the chance to involve lower ability pupils in a fun whole class activity to give them a boost of confidence without it being obvious their calculations are less challenging (3 of the sets are at an easier level). Full instructions for teacher and pupils is included, along with solutions.
I have a collection of these Grab the Answers games, each one focusing on a different maths concepts. Click on the BUNDLE to explore more.
Students collaborate on a treasure hunt type maths trail and when they’ve collected all 5 answers, they are given a target, which they must make using 3 given numbers. You can print and laminate the cards in batches of 3 sets, so if you don’t require them all, you needn’t print them. The cards should be printed double-sided (they’ve been laid out to facilitate this). I print by selecting the ‘2-Sided Short Edge (Top)’ option. However, if you can only print one-sided, print all the even-numbered pages, replace the paper, and print the odd-numbered pages on the back.
Give each team their ‘Start’ card. Spread out all other cards, answer side up. You may wish to remove cards from any set not being used, although this is not necessary. On your signal, teams turn over their Start card and complete the calculation. Each team sends one person to collect the correct answer card, on the other side of which will be their next question and a letter to confirm which team it belongs to. Ensure teams immediately replace any cards not marked with their letter. The process continues until the team have answered all five calculations. On the other side of the final answer card will be a target number, which teams must make, using the numbers printed in boxes in the bottom right corner of 3 of their cards. Use all 3 numbers and only once each, using any of the 4 operations. The first to make their target number wins! One possible answer for each of the target challenges is printed on the solution cards.
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KS2 / KS3 French Numbers to 100 (Les Nombres) printable speaking games: 5 loop games - a differentiated set of three 30-card loop games/follow me/domino cards for French mental maths and two 30-card sets for simple French number matching.
My FSL / MFL French basics resources and units suit students beginning French, near beginners (and intermediate learners for revision) in:
Upper Primary (Key Stage 2 KS2) - Year 4, 5, 6 (Y4 Y5 Y6)
Secondary (Key Stage 3 KS3) - especially Year 7 and 8 (Y7 / Y8)
Equivalents such as Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Core French in Canada
May suit others, depending on experience
PDF format.
FRENCH MENTAL MATHS SETS:
Combine mental maths agility with French number learning in this fun activity. The three sets cater for different ages, abilities and experiences of French. Giving children the chance to use French numbers (Les Nombres / Les Numeros ) in calculations can build understanding, recall and confidence in using them.
Includes:
one 30-card set focusing on numbers to 40
one 30-card set focusing on numbers to 60
one 30 card set focusing on numbers to 100
There is no particular starting card as each loop is continuous but all sets do have ‘un’ (one) in them and you might want to start them here. Each set has a different coloured border but if not printing in colour you might want to print on different coloured card or paper so as not to mix them up when using more than one set.
SIMPLE NUMBER MATCHING SETS:
Again, you can start at any point in the loops. There’s one 30-card set for 0-40 and another for 0-100.
Whether in whole class activities or group work, I hope your pupils enjoy using these. If you can spare a moment I would be grateful for a review. Many thanks. You can buy this resource as part of a bundle with my other French number resources, which you can investigate below.
This resource uses the following words for the four operations:
plus - add
moins - minus
fois - times
divisé par - divided by
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Key Stage 2 (KS2) area printable activities - fun, strategic games of Four in a Row for consolidation and revision of area of rectangles, squares, right-angled triangles and compound / composite shapes. Differentiated 3 ways. Originally designed for Y5 and Y6 but it might suit some older groups (KS3) too. In Scotland, use for Second Level Maths, Primary 6 and 7.
The boards were originally designed to be printed in A3 and I recommend this so that children have sufficient space to record the area of each 2D shape. Taking turns to go, children use a different coloured whiteboard pen to write the area of a shape in the appropriate box on the grid. If using the same colour as their opponent, they could add their initial to the box.
When someone achieves 4 in a row, answers could be checked using the ANSWER GRIDS, or by using a calculator.
1-star version - area of rectangles, squares and right-angled triangles. No conversion required.
2-star - area of rectangles, squares and right-angled triangles. More challenging calculations. Some conversion required between centimetres, metres etc. Includes decimal lengths and breadths.
3-star - area of rectangles, squares, right-angled triangles and compound / composite shapes. Some conversion required. Includes decimal lengths and breadths and more challenging calculations. Some of the compound shapes require children to work out the length of a side, using other given sides, before they can work out the area.
Children will be able to do some of the calculations mentally but could work out more challenging ones before writing in the answer on the grid.
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Fun maths revision for adding and subtracting! Key Stage 1 add and subtract within 50 Mental Maths printable activities for independent work, starters, warms ups, early finisher tasks etc: A set of 36 self-check mixed addition and subtraction to 50 trail cards to be laminated for students to complete with wipeable pens. These KS1 Maths / Numeracy resources were originally designed for Y1 and Y2 (or First Level, Primary 2 and 3 in Scotland) but could suit KS2 (Second Level) students requiring consolidation.
CHEESE CHASE
Each editable card contains 14 mental maths calculations - over 500 calculations across the whole set. ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED.
A fun activity for regular practice of addition and subtraction facts / number bonds within 50. They can be used by individuals or you could have pairs or small groups racing against each other to complete trails accurately. Great for starters, early finishers etc. It promotes speed and accuracy and is a more engaging alternative to worksheets.
Starting at the mouse and working their way around the card in a spiral, children write the answer to each calculation in the box, creating a running total. The final answer is printed next to the cheese in the middle of the card so they can see if they have correctly completed it. If not, children can check to see where they have gone wrong.
Answer cards can be used by the pupils themselves or by the teacher to see at a glance where pupils have gone wrong. Print and laminate if required.
You might be interested in the other versions of these resources, to practise different aspects of adding and subtracting. They are available with this one in a great value bundle.
Add and Subtract to 20 Activities
Add and Subtract 9, 10 and 11 Activities
Add and Subtract Multiples of 10 Activities
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Money Games (Calculating Change from Ten Pounds): differentiated, illustrated four-in-a-row boards, each featuring 36 prices in UK currency (sterling) for finding change from £10, plus a 20-card loop card / dominoes set. Printable fun for starters, early finishers activities, revision etc.
FOUR IN A ROW
A fun, strategic activity for consolidating this key money / financial / shopping skill. Ideal for maths lessons or Money Week skills practice. Originally designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2), Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 (Y3 / Y4 / Y5 and Y6), depending on ability. In Scotland, it’s for Primary 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Includes:
2 PDF files
2 standard game boards (featuring different items and prices from each other)
2 lower ability boards (same as above but less challenging calculations)
Answer grids for at-a-glance checking by pupils or teacher
Teacher notes
Laminate and use again and again. Children work as pairs against pairs or one against one to get 4 correct answers in a row - horizontally, vertically or diagonally. It works especially well if they roll a dice to find which column they must pick a calculation from (columns numbered 1-6). If there are no questions left in a column, skip a go or roll again. Imagining that they pay for each item with £10, pupils use a different coloured whiteboard pen to record on the board the change due for each of their transactions or add an initial or symbol if both teams are using the same colour. I recommend printing in A3 but A4 is okay too. The LA versions have a star next to the title. Print on different coloured card or paper if required.
LOOP GAME / FOLLOW ME CARDS / DOMINOES
A 20-card set that can start with any card. A child reads the ‘I spend’ part first as they make their ‘purchase’ with others working out if they have the relevant ‘I give you’. Use as a game for groups or as a whole class starter or plenary (in pairs if necessary). LA pupils could be given less challenging cards so they can still experience success.
I have packs for calculating change from £1, £5 and £20, available with this pack in a bundle: Change Games Bundle
Other popular KS2 Maths resources:
Mental Maths Bundle
Multiplication / Division Bundle
Angles / Symmetry Activities Bundle
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KS2 Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 maths BUNDLE of printable games and puzzles worksheets for place value. Build number sense with fun activities. The dice games features 4, 5, 6 and 7 digit numbers (thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions) and decimals to 1, 2 and 3 places (tenths, hundredths, thousandths). The puzzles feature 5, 6 and 7 digit numbers. Great for starters, early finisher tasks, extension challenges and homework. All in PDF format. Includes:
17 fun, challenging and strategic games
7 hidden word puzzles
Great for differentiation within the same class or for different year groups
PLACE VALUE GAMES:
Use as printed worksheets or else laminate (or use in dry-wipe sleeves) and complete with whiteboard pens
Instead of playing in pairs, you might form small groups - pairs could play against pairs instead of one-versus-one and you might appoint a checker who can adjudicate (and then swap roles for the next game). Consider enlarging to A3 for larger groups.
There is a mixture of Make the Biggest Number, Make the Smallest Number and Greater or Less Than games
Every turn, players can place the digit they throw on any row or column, until there are no vacant boxes remaining, prolonging the uncertainty! Keeping an eye on each other’s numbers as they form, players will begin to spot new tactics; for instance they might notice that a 1 placed in a thousands place might not be so costly if there’s a 9 in the ten thousands place, depending on what their opponent is doing on their grid. They can also practise saying their completed numbers aloud at the end.
If you don’t have a 0-9 dice, the games still work with a 1-6 dice. Alternatively:
Use 0-9 spinners (I have included black and white and colour templates for your convenience) if you wish to make some
Use digit cards (basic digit cards included in the file)
Use a pack of playing cards (use Aces as 1 and Jacks as 0, put aside the Kings and Queens; shuffle the pack and take one card in turn)
Instructions are printed on the boards.
PLACE VALUE CROSS NUMBER PUZZLES:
2 for numbers up to ten thousands
2 for numbers up to hundred thousands
2 for numbers up to millions
Differentiation: For each of 5, 6 and 7-digit numbers the first puzzle is for practising reading the word version and writing the digit version in the grid, while the second, more challenging puzzle for each involves adding and subtracting from large numbers (increase by 1000, take away five hundred thousand etc)
Works in a similar way to a crossword puzzles but with numbers entered into the grid
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French Time resources for Upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 (KS2 / KS3). Plan a unit of lessons on Telling the Time in French (L’heure) / Clocks in French (Les Horloges) with this big bundle of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities: vocabulary support pages, differentiated worksheets and puzzles, a detailed lesson presentation, interactive games, flashcards, printable games and activities. Includes 12 AND 24 hour time separately, analogue and digital clocks, in quarter hour and 5 minute intervals. Also includes questions and sentences, linked to sporting activities, opening hours and aspects of daily routine.
These French basics resources are made for students beginning French and near beginners in Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 and equivalents but they may suit others, depending on experience. Please check the previews to see a large sample of the resources. All resources are in PDF, apart from the presentation, which is in PowerPoint / PPT (but also included in PDF). Over 160 pages and 110 slides.
The 3 included resource packs are also available separately.
FRENCH TELLING THE TIME PRESENTATIONS AND INTERACTIVE GAMES:
In addition to introducing key vocabulary and phrases, this presentation includes activities such as:
Practice slides with digital and analogue clocks
Oral activities using time in context
6 rounds of an interactive Hexagons Game (where teams compete to translate vocab and phrases and make a path through the grid) - includes two rounds where time is to the nearest minute instead of 5 minute intervals, to stretch groups needing more challenge.
16 rounds of an interactive Reveal the Picture Game (where teams compete to remove parts of a grid to reveal the hidden time in the image)
Please note that most of the text in the PowerPoint is editable, however the images are not. Many slides in the original PowerPoint version feature answers that appear when you click, for students to respond. An additional PDF version is included. While the PDF version does not retain the ability for teachers to reveal answers by clicking, it will still help you introduce and review this topic if you do not have PowerPoint where you work. Please note that the Hexagons and Reveal the Picture games are not compatible with PDF and are therefore omitted from that version.
A PDF file of flashcards / word wall cards for 12-hour time is also included in the Zip file.
FRENCH TELLING THE TIME WORKSHEETS AND PUZZLES:
SUPPORT PAGES: Word mats to display or print for students who require it, for 12 and 24-hour time, and in black and white too. Please note that these support pages are also contained in my printable games packet for this topic.
WORKSHEETS: 10 worksheets (with answer keys), all in both 12 AND 24-hour versions, and all differentiated at least two ways using a star system. The 1-star version is the least challenging, for lower ability, younger or less experienced students and almost all of these focus on quarter hour intervals. Many of the 2-star worksheets are in five minute intervals. For Worksheet 4, the 1-star version is in five minute intervals and the 2-star is to the nearest minute, to provide variety and extra challenge. The two “À quelle heure…?” worksheets (Les Activités / Le Transport) are differentiated 3 ways.
PUZZLES: There’s an airport puzzle, hidden word puzzle, and maze. The airport puzzle is differentiated; the other two are not. The maze also does not have a 24h version.
FRENCH TELLING THE TIME PRINTABLE GAMES:
Four in a Row: There are 4 boards: word version and digital ones for both the 12 and 24-hour clocks. Print and laminate the ones you want for repeated use with dry-wipe markers. Enlarge if using with larger groups. First to get four in a row - vertically, horizontally or diagonally - wins. Dice required.
“J’ai…Qui a…?” Loop Game: A speaking game for groups or the whole class. Print and laminate for repeated use. The 36 cards form a continuous loop so it doesn’t matter which one you start with. There are 3 versions – the first has an analog clock, the second has a digital clock, while the third version features French 24-hour time.
Active Oral Game: Ideal for the whole class. Print and laminate the cards. Students walk around the room, asking and answering what time it is in French, using the time printed on their cards. The first pair to find the matching cards wins. There are 2 versions: an analog clock version for 12-hour time and a digital one you can use for 24-hour time.
Serpents et Echelles Board Game: Print and laminate the board. It works like normal Chutes and Ladders / Snakes and Ladders, only with students calling out French words when they land on them. Answer key included.
Sentences Board Game: Fun for oral practice. Board 1 is a simpler, 12-hour digital version, just in quarter hour intervals. Board 2 is for analog 12-hour time in 5 minute intervals and board 3 is for 24-hour time. Print and laminate. Instructions on board. Answer key included.
Square Jigsaw: Laminate and cut the 16 puzzle pieces or have students cut up the black and white version. For an extra challenge, the letters on the outside edge of the puzzle form a related sentence. 2 versions, one for 12-hour time and one for 24-hour time. Students match analog clocks or digital times with French word version of time.
Counter Throw Time Target Game: Combines math and French! Students throw a counter onto target each round and add elapsed time to their card in a race to finish a 10-step journey in the shortest time. They must read aloud their new time in French at each stage. Black and white target included.
Full game instructions included.
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French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 1
French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 2
French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 3
Fun KS2 activities (puzzles and games) for Year 4, 5 and 6. Ideal for starters, warm ups, early finishers tasks and homework this October! There are 6 printable Halloween mental maths puzzles worksheets (no prep) and a spooky game for practising multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 (which you can use all year round as it doesn’t mention Halloween on the boards).
Click on the 2 individual resource packs that are included in this bundle to see more information and previews.
Halloween Hidden Word Math Puzzles:
3 puzzles designed for Year 5 and 6
3 puzzles designed for Year 4 (and Year 3 if all concepts have been covered)
Both levels can work well in many classes for differentiation (and the more challenging puzzles can work for consolidation in Year 7 too)
Full Answer Keys included
PDF format within the Zip file
Engaging alternative to standard worksheets - students spot mistakes and use the linked letters to spell a Halloween-related word!
Great for individuals, pairs or small groups
Use for starters, early finishers, homework etc.
Concepts include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Times Tables, Doubling and Halving, Multiplying and Dividing by 10 and 100, Place Value, Negative Numbers, Fractions, Percentages and Decimals (Not all concepts feature in the lower level puzzles)
Halloween Maths Game Multiply and Divide by 10, 100, 1000:
A fun spooky game to practise this key skill, with a memorable context (Being chased by trolls through a swampy forest!) and a competitive physical element (throwing a counter onto a target)
Attractive boards (including eco-printing options)
Memorable context (Being chased by trolls through a swampy forest!)
10 boards for multiplying and dividing by just 10 and 100
10 boards for multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000
Use for starters, early finishers, revision
This activity will also consolidate understanding of decimals and place value
Place value grid included for support
Full instructions included
See more Hidden Word Numeracy Puzzles for different concepts in this great value KS2 bundle: Maths Hidden Word Puzzles
What about this set of Christmas Maths puzzles? Avoid adding to your workload at this busy time of year - simply print and photocopy: Christmas Mental Maths Puzzles
I also have a Bonfire Night Maths Puzzles pack.
My Crossnumber Puzzle Packs have been especially popular. See more through these links:
Place Value Puzzles
Mental Maths Puzzles Year 5 / 6
Mental Maths Puzzles Year 4 / 3
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These puzzles worksheets make fun early finisher challenges for Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2 - Y5 and Y6) students especially. Please check the previews to assess suitability. These puzzles worksheets are great for early finishers, starter tasks, homework and revision. Includes 29 puzzles for:
Decimals
Division
Percentages
12 and 24 Hour Time
This BUNDLE provides 29 puzzles at different levels and on different concepts to suit a range of year groups and abilities. Includes Answer Versions. Just PRINT AND GO! All puzzles are in PDF format.
You might be interested in my other Maths puzzles worksheets BUNDLES:
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles MEGA BUNDLE
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 1
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles BUNDLE 3
MORE DETAILS ABOUT BUNDLE 2:
Percentages: Decimal and Fraction Equivalents, Percentages of Quantities / Amounts, Percentage Increases and Decreases
Decimals: Ordering, Mental Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Decimals
Division: Dividing Using Times Tables, Halving 2- and 3-Digit Numbers, Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000, Dividing by multiples of 10, 100 and 1000.
Time: Telling the Time (Analogue), Converting Words to Digital, 12 and 24 Hour Clocks, Converting Units of Time (Seconds, Minutes, Hours), Durations / Elapsed Time).
For differentiation, there are additional less / more challenging versions of some puzzles.
Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a maths-related word is revealed after completing calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing errors. Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal the hidden maths word. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs / groups. In some puzzles there is an extension question / challenge linked to the hidden word, which in some cases may require a little research if time.
Students often forget or avoid checking their work for errors so it’s great to get them carefully checking in these puzzles. Spotting common errors may help them remember to check their own work and help them avoid common errors themselves.
Thank you for your interest in my resources. I do hope your students enjoy using these puzzles. Please consider giving a review on TES if you get a spare moment. I would be so grateful.
I have lots more engaging, time-saving Maths games and puzzles in my TES store. Please visit FullShelf Resources.
Fun Key Stage 1 maths revision activities to practise basic adding and subtracting, number bonds etc. These are engaging independent work activities for Year 1 and Year 2 (Y1 and Y2) Maths (in Scotland, First Level Maths, Primary 2 and 3). These 144 printable write and wipe trail ADD AND SUBTRACT cards can be used for early finishers, lesson starters, warm ups and revision, and will suit some Year 3 (Y3) and older KS2 pupils requiring consolidation, including those with ASN / SEN. Regular practice using these resources will help to build speed and accuracy and are an engaging change from more worksheets. ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED.
This BUNDLE includes four 36-card sets of addition and subtraction mental maths self-check write and wipe trail cards to be laminated for pupils to complete with wipeable pens. However, if you don’t wish to laminate them, you can use them as worksheets with a difference!
36 cards for each of:
Addition and subtraction facts / number bonds within 20
Adding and subtracting within 50
Adding and subtracting 9, 10 and 11
Adding and subtracting multiples of 10
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MORE INFO ABOUT THE WRITE AND WIPE TRAILS:
They can be used by individuals or you could have pairs or small groups racing against each other to complete trails accurately. Very flexible and great to have in the classroom all year round to use as a meaningful last minute filler.
Starting at the top illustration and working their way around the card in a spiral, children write the answer to each calculation in the box, creating a running total as they go. The final answer is printed at the end of the trail, beside the illustration in the middle of the card, so they can see if they have correctly completed it. If not, children can check their work to see where they have gone wrong.
Answer cards can be used by the pupils themselves or by the teacher to see at a glance where pupils have gone wrong. Print and laminate if required.
I hope your pupils enjoy using these cards. If you can leave me a review I would be very grateful.
You might be interested in my popular KS1 Jumbled Sentences pack.
For engaging, time-saving printables and presentations to help plan Primary Literacy, Maths and French lessons, visit FullShelf Resources
Upper Key Stage 2 Year 5 and Year 6 ANGLES BUNDLE. Games, activities and puzzles to make angles lessons fun: angle types / names / classifying – acute, right, obtuse, straight and reflex – 8 point compass, estimating, measuring, calculating and drawing angles, vertically opposite angles, adjacent angles and angles around a point. Starters, early finishers activities, fun homework tasks, revision etc. Includes differentiation. Please click through to the individual resources for more information.
Included in this bundle:
5 Angles Hidden Word / Spot the Mistake Puzzles Worksheets
Angles Board Game with 80 differentiated question cards
Angles Activities Pack – a variety of collaborative games and activities for recognising, estimating, measuring and drawing angles
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2D Shapes / 3D Objects Hidden Word Puzzles Worksheets
Area / Perimeter Activities BUNDLE
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles MEGABUNDLE
KS2 Mental Maths BUNDLE
Multiplication / Division Activities BUNDLE
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Fun Key Stage 2 place value activities and games for 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 digit numbers (hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions) and decimals to 1, 2 and 3 places (tenths, hundredths, thousandths). Great for differentiation or for use across different year groups, such as Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6) - or Second Level, Primary 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Scotland. Includes the following 5 packs:
6 place value crossnumber puzzles for numbers to ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions (includes differentiation)
19 place value dice games (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 digit numbers and decimals to 1, 2 and 3 places). Includes ordering numbers. Many different levels of challenge
Differentiated decimals place value four in a row games
56 self-checking mental maths place value trails worksheets for 5-digit numbers (or laminate to make re-usable boards) - 2 levels of challenge for differentiation
72 self-checking mental maths place value trails for 6 and 7-digit numbers (with differentiation)
For clear previews and more information, please see the 5 individual resource pages.
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