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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Indus Valley unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- INDUS VALLEY 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 Indus Valley theme
Creative Writing Prompt - Indus Valley Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Indus Valley theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Indus Valley theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Indus Valley theme
**Word Search **worksheet- Indus Valley 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 KENSUKE’S KINGDOM unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together and stick on card. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Homework Activities 30 minutes+ for each activity
Powerpoint Quiz - KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Adventure - Kensuke’s Kingdom theme
Spelling Worksheet Template - Type in your own Daily Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Comprehension worksheet- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
**Cloze Exercise **worksheet- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
Word Search worksheet- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM 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 SPELLING unit of work.
**50 worksheets **containing 50 Yr3/4 statutory words
10 questions for each worksheet
Photocopy and distribute
Display on your IWB for individual or collaborative tasks
Create your own Word Cracker booklet.
2.** Spelling Board Game** with features that include:
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3
54 squares in total.
64 Yr 3/4 Statutory words - print for the game
Game Rules & Instructions - adapt as necessary
Word template to create your own words to use in the game
** Double Puzzles** - Use of all 108 statutory words -10 puzzles with 10 words in each puzzle - Rearrange all the jumbled letters of each word and fill in the blank grid - use the numbered letters throughout the puzzle to find the missing word/phrase - enter these in the corresponding numbered boxes at the bottom of the page.
This task makes an excellent piece of homework.
Life Cards
Lively board content
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Skellig unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Skellig 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 (e.g. Skellig) - 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 Skellig theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Skellig Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Skellig theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Skellig theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Skellig theme
**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 Hobbit unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Hobbit 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 Hobbit Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. HOBBIT) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Unit Plan
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Hobbit theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Hobbit Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Hobbit theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Hobbit theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Hobbit theme
**Wordsearch **- Hobbit theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary