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.
2-12 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.
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.
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, 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
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.
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of numbers every time the file is opened
2 different resources on the A4 sheet
It’s feeding time at the London Zoo and data has been provided on the feeding of six species of animal. See cover image.
Use the information to decide what questions you are going to ask the students.
A data table showing the number of Adults and Children that visited the zoo on each day of the week (inc weekends) and the number of Ice Creams, Drinks and bags of Popcorn that were eaten and drunk.
Once again, use the data to formulate your own questions. A Totals column is provided on the data table to start you off.
A really valuable resource to have at your finger tips.
Microsoft Excel required
2 to 12 times table
40 questions per sheet on each individual table - see main image
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
4 category of questions: e.g. 7 x 8 = ? ? x 8 = 48. ? div 8 = 96
32 div 8 =
In addition to creating individual worksheets, please also consider displaying the worksheet on the IWB for a whole class exercise. Putting the class in teams provides a competitive element and raises the enthusiasm.
Requires Microsoft Excel
A new set of numbers each and every time the file is opened
19 questions on each sheet
Valuable addition, subtraction and multiplication practise
Great as a homework or starter resource.
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of numbers every time the file is opened.
Place Value and Partition of numbers
30 questions
An important resource to strengthen the basic skills of Place Value
Ideal as a lesson starter
Use over and over again
Microsoft Excel, counters and dice required
New numbers every time the file is opened- UNLIMITED number of game boards
7 separate Games
Times Table up to 12 - see cover image
Add single digit (2-9) to single digit (2-9)
Add single digit (2-9) to double digit (1-20)
Add double digit (10-99) to single digit (2-9)
Add double digit (10-99) to double digit (10-99)
Subtract single digit (2-9) from double digit (10-20)
Division single digit into double digit (with remainders)
Mixture of times, addition and subtraction
2 x A4 landscape boards (join together) 74 game squares for each game. Print out and enlarge to A3, stick on cardboard and laminate for best results
Be the first to reach the finish!
Land on a WHITE square, answer the question correctly and stay on that square until your next go
Answer the question INCORRECTLY and move back to a WAITING RED SQUARE until your next go
Land on a YELLOW square, answer the question correctly and move forward TWO spaces, then wait on that square until your next go.
Land on a BLUE LIFE CARD (files provided, choice of either colour or B and W) square and use it when you answer a question incorrectly, so you don't need to go back to a RED WAITING SQUARE
Land on a GREEN square and have another throw
A fabulous resource to consolidate TIMES TABLE, ADDITION and SUBTRACTION skills
Print out a game board for the student to take home and play with the family too!
Excel required
Use every day to start a lesson
A new set of questions on a spreadsheet every time the file is opened
3 differentiated categories and 4 questions in each category focussing on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division - see preview image
Monday to Friday activities on two A4 sheets
Photocopy and cut out each days activity
A4 daily record sheet
The students take control of their own learning and decide which category they will attempt
Remember - regular revision really registers
Microsoft Excel required
New set of random numbers each time the file is opened
Practice up to 6 times table
Calculate the total number of runs scored by each player for the two teams - two innings each
Type in your questions before you print the four sheets e.g. Who scored the most number of runs? Who scored the most number of 4’s?
Type in your own players names instead of using the default names before you print the sheets
An uncomplicated but valuable worksheet for practicing the 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 times table
Requires Microsoft Excel
Enter your students’ names to personalise the worksheet
New set of questions on a spreadsheet, every time you open the file
Multiply, Add, Order the data
Create your own questions and use in a mini project
Achievement certificate for 100% worksheet score
Create your own darts league ladder
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