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.
6 no prep KS2 puzzles worksheets for fun December mental maths starters / warm ups, fast finisher challenges, homework, revision or main lesson tasks. They provide meaningful numeracy practice at the end of term. There are 3 Set A Spot the Mistakes / Hidden Word puzzles that best suit Year 6 and 5 (P7 and P6) and 3 Set B puzzles originally designed for Year 4 (P5) - and Year 3 (P4) if all concepts have been covered. **Both sets could be used in the same class for differentiation if required. Set A might also suit some early KS3 classes. They work well at the busy end of term as little preparation is required and they are very flexible and can be left aside and picked up again as required. ** FULL ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED.
**Now available in a good value Christmas Puzzles BUNDLE with this festive Literacy / SPaG puzzles pack: Christmas Literacy SPaG Puzzles **
An engaging alternative to worksheets, these festive winter puzzles make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities for this special time of year. Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a Christmas-related word is revealed after completing mental arithmetic calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a calculation and a letter. Pupils circle any boxes containing mistakes. Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal the Christmas word. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs / groups.
Pupils 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.
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 Set B).
I have more Hidden Word Numeracy Puzzles, such as the ones in this BUNDLE:
Maths Puzzles
My Crossnumber Puzzle Packs are also popular. See more through these links:
Place Value Puzzles
Mental Maths Puzzles Year 5 / 6
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Use as challenge cards for early finishers, extension and revision etc in Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2) Year 5 and Year 6 (Y5 and Y6) - or Second Level, Primary 6 and 7 in Scotland). Multiplying and dividing problem solving skills (mostly multi-step) are practised in a range of contexts with these 48 word problem maths task cards plus a double-sided worksheet. ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED. The cards are designed to be self-checking. Includes some UK money word problems. One of my most popular resources. DUE TO DEMAND, DOLLAR VERSIONS NOW INCLUDED. PDF with 21 pages (and dollar versions).
These problem-solving activities will suit some Year 7 (Y7) too. The cards work well as an early finisher challenge or as part of your multiplying and dividing focus.
SAVE by purchasing this as part of a Word Problems Four Operations BUNDLE, alongside my equivalent pack of Addition and Subtraction Word Problems.
If you prefer to buy the 2 word problem packs along with some times table games and mental maths puzzles: Maths Revision Activities BUNDLE
This Multiplication and Division Pack features:
48 word problem cards (and answer sides)
1-page answer key
1-page recording sheet
3-page recording sheet (with space for working out)
Double-sided worksheet (and answers) with another 8 problems
Concepts:
Multiplication and division by single digits and by multiples of 10 and 100
Includes decimals
Includes fractions
Money problems (in pounds - with alternative dollar versions in another file)
Metric measure
Many multi-step (2 and 3-step) problems
Some addition and subtraction is required too
In the file, the question sides of the cards are on the odd numbered pages and the answer sides on the even numbered pages. You can set your printer to print the answers on the reverse but if you do not have a double-sided printing option, print the odd numbered pages, then put the card or paper back in the printer in the correct order and print the even numbered pages on the other side. You can laminate and have students work individually or in groups, checking the answer on the back once they’ve had a go. Alternatively, make it competitive and have individuals or pairs race to solve them, using a timer. A separate card featuring all answers is included if you prefer not to print the answers on the back of the cards. Recording sheets (2 versions) can be printed too if required.
Use the double-sided worksheet for classwork or homework.
Also popular:
Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 / 6
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KS2 printable, differentiated Four in a Row Games for Finding Fractions of Amounts, also known as Fractions of Quantities / of a Set / of a Group / of Whole Numbers etc. Ideal activities for lesson starters and early finishers tasks. Originally made for revision and consolidation in Year 5 and 6 but might suit other years too. Answer keys included. Please check the preview to see if the calculations provide an appropriate range of challenge for your students.
SAVE by purchasing this as part of a Fractions of a Amounts Activities BUNDLE (coming soon), along with my Fractions of Amounts Differentiated Treasure Hunt, which can be purchased separately if required.
You can also purchase it as part of my bigger Fractions Activities BUNDLE, along with Hidden Word Puzzles for a variety of Fractions concepts.
If you prefer, you can also purchase the Fractions Puzzles Worksheets as part of my Fractions, Decimals and Percentages BUNDLE
Print and laminate the Four in a Row boards for regular use. The boards were originally designed in A3 to work especially well with larger groups but you can scale it down to print in A4 if required or preferred. There are 6 game boards, two for each level of challenge, indicated with a star system, with one star being the least challenging. The one star version includes only unit fractions of small numbers. The two star version includes fractions of larger two-digit numbers, while the three star version progresses to fractions of three and four-digit numbers.
Students work strategically as pairs against pairs or one against one to get four correct answers in a row - horizontally, vertically or diagonally. They roll a dice each time to decide from which column to pick a calculation (the columns are numbered 1-6). If there are no calculations left in the column whose number they have rolled, they either skip a go or roll again (depending on the rules you choose). Student write their answers on the board with a dry-wipe marker. They can either use a different coloured marker to record answers on the board or add an initial or symbol if using the same colour as their opponent. Answer keys can also be printed for student checking.
Other popular KS2 Numeracy and Maths resources:
Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 / 6
Maths Puzzle Worksheets MEGA BUNDLE
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Use as challenge cards for early finishers, extension tasks and revision etc in Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2) Year 5 and Year 6 (Y5 / Y6). Adding and subtracting problem solving skills are practised in a range of contexts with these 48 multi-step (2 and some 3-step) maths word problem task cards, plus a double-sided worksheet. ALL ANSWERS INCLUDED. These illustrated cards are designed to be self-checking. Includes some UK currency word problems. One of my most popular resources. DOLLAR VERSIONS ALSO INCLUDED. PDF file with 21 pages (and dollars versions). Please check the previews to see if these will suit your needs. In Scotland, use for Second Level, Primary 6 and 7.
Lots of different contexts for your students to practise addition and subtraction skills. This would also suit some early KS3 (Year 7). The cards work well as a regular problem-solving challenge for early finishers, for independent work, or as part of your addition and subtraction focus. Includes adding and subtracting calculations involving decimals.
SAVE by purchasing this as part of a Word Problems Four Operations BUNDLE, alongside my equivalent pack of Multiplication and Division Word Problems.
If you prefer to buy the 2 word problem packs along with times table games and mental maths puzzles, try this great value Maths Revision Activities BUNDLE
This Addition and Subtraction pack features:
48 word problem cards (and answer sides)
1-page answer key
1-page recording sheet
3-page recording sheet (with space for working out)
Double-sided worksheet (and answers) with another 8 problems
The file containing the cards has the question sides on the odd numbered pages and the answer sides on the even numbered pages. If your printer can print double-sided you can set it to print the answer sides on the reverse of the questions, or else you can put the card or paper back in the printer in the correct order and print the even numbered pages on the other side. You can laminate them and have children work on them individually or in groups, checking the answer on the back once they’ve had a go at it. Alternatively, make it competitive and have individuals or pairs race to get the answer, using a timer. A separate card featuring all answers is included if you prefer not to print the answers on the back of the cards.
Use the double-sided worksheet for classwork or homework.
Also popular:
Mental Maths Bundle Year 5 / 6
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Quelle heure est-il?: FSL / MFL French Time. A KS3 or Upper KS2 PowerPoint lesson presentation (also in PDF format) and printable flashcards for a unit on Telling the Time in French (L’heure). The 110 slides introduce and review how to tell the time in French in both 12 and 24 hour time (l’heure informelle et l’heure officielle), using analogue and digital clocks, in 5 minute intervals. Related sentences are also taught (linked to sporting activities, opening hours and aspects of daily routine). Includes fun interactive recap activities. Please see the sample slides in the preview file to check if this will be suitable. Within the Zip file are the original PowerPoint version, an additional PDF version and a PDF file of flash cards (cards feature 12 hour time only).
These French basics resources are made for students beginning French and near beginners in upper KS2 or KS3 (Years 5, 6, 7 and 8) and equivalents but they may suit others, depending on experience. Please check the previews to assess suitability.
You can purchase this pack as part of a Telling the Time in French BUNDLE, which also includes a pack of worksheets and puzzles and a pack of printable games and activities.
In addition to introducing key vocabulary and phrases, this presentation includes activities such as:
Practice slides with digital and analog 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.
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French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 1
French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 2
French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 3
Quelle heure est-il?. Comprehensive writing activities for an FSL unit on Telling the Time in French (L’heure) / Clocks in French (Les Horloges). Over 100 pages of worksheets and puzzles on 12 AND 24 hour time (l’heure informelle et l’heure officielle), using analogue and digital clocks, in quarter hour and 5 minute intervals. 12 and 24 hour times are on separate pages so you can focus on one or the other or both. Also includes questions and sentences, linked to sporting activities, opening hours and aspects of daily routine. Support pages and full answer keys included. Great also to link maths measurement learning with French. My French basics resources are made for students beginning French and near beginners in KS2 or early KS3 (Years 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) and equivalents but they may suit others, depending on experience. Please check the previews to assess suitability. PDF format. 107 pages.
You can purchase this pack as part of a Telling the Time in French BUNDLE, which also includes a pack of printable games and activities and a presentation and flashcards pack.
INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:
Whether you are focusing on the 12 or 24-hour clock – or both – there’s plenty to choose from here. Just select the resources you want. The 12 hour versions of each resource can be found first. In almost all cases, these are then followed by 24 hour versions (except for the maze). The “12h” or “24h” in the top right corner will help you identify them.
The worksheets and puzzles are at various levels of difficulty, all of them differentiated, to provide plenty of variety and challenge for you to select the most appropriate for the range of ages and abilities that you teach.
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.
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French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 1
Key Stage 2 (KS2) Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 maths dice games for place value up to millions and decimals to 3 places. Includes games for 4, 5, 6 and 7 digit numbers (thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands and millions) and 1, 2 and 3 decimal places (tenths, hundredths and thousandths). A fun, more challenging and strategic twist on an old idea, these 19 games will make students think carefully about where to place digits, practise their ordering skills, develop interesting tactics and prolong the uncertainty until the final moments. 24 pages, PDF format.
Great for starters, early finishers, revision or as a fun homework task
Many levels of challenge - ideal for differentiation or for use across year groups
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.
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A comprehensive, engaging and well-differentiated beginners KS2 and KS3 (Year 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 - and equivalents in other countries) French Number Unit BUNDLE of speaking and writing activities for introduction and revision of Les Nombres / Les Numeros vocabulary. Includes a 105+ slide PowerPoint slide show lesson presentation with interactive games, worksheets, puzzles and printable games. Most resources include French Numbers 1-40, 1-60 and 1-100 and the presentation includes some larger numbers such as hundreds, thousands and millions.
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
These resources will help you plan multiple lessons. They could also be used for early finisher activities, starter activities, homework etc. It’s a very flexible pack that you could dip into time and again throughout the year.
INCLUDES:
French Number Presentation
French Number Worksheets
French Number Crosswords
French Number Games
French Number Loop Games
ALL 5 PACKS ALSO CONTAINED IN:
French KS2 / KS3 MEGA BUNDLE 1
WORKSHEETS: 10 pages of worksheets. (0-40 version, 0-60 and a 0-100 (all double-sided), including number sequences and mental maths work; 2 anagrams worksheets (0-40 / 0-100); 2 fun hidden word / spot the mistakes puzzles worksheets (0-40 / 0-100). Full answer keys.
CROSSWORDS: 6 French numbers crosswords, each differentiated 3 ways. 2 x 0-31 crosswords, 2 x 0-61 and 2 x 0-100, with all 6 puzzles included in 3 versions (with a wordbank, without a wordbank and a more challenging version with French mental maths clues). Full answer keys. An additional crossword that’s a freebie on TES is also included.
PRESENTATION: 100+ slide PowerPoint, teaching and consolidating 0-100, plus some larger numbers to millions. Featuring key teaching points, it breaks them down into small chunks of ten numbers at a time so that teachers can use whatever part of the presentation suits the needs of their class. Some slides introduce mental maths in French. There’s an interactive Hexagons game, a 12-round Reveal the Picture game and more. A PDF version is included (without the interactive elements) in case you don’t have PowerPoint where you work).
GAMES: 2 sets of 6 bingo boards (0-40 and 0-100) with simple number matching and French mental maths options. 6 four-in-a-row boards, including a mix of 0-40 and 0-100 for this strategic game for French mental maths, where pupils answer calculations with wipeable pens on a laminated board. 5 x 30-card loop games - 2 sets for number matching and 3 for French mental maths. Versions for 0-40, 0-60 and 0-100.
For more information and previews please see the individual resource pages.
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Greetings and Introductions
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Sports and Hobbies
Transport
Weather
Money Games (Change for One Pound): differentiated, illustrated four-in-a-row game boards, each featuring 36 prices in UK currency (sterling) for calculating change from a pound, plus a 20-card loop card / dominoes set. Printable games 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 1 (KS1) Year 2 (Y2) and Lower KS2 Year 3 or 4 (Y3 / Y4), or for older students requiring consolidation. In Scotland, use for First Level Maths, Primary 3 or 4 or early Second Level.
Includes:
2 PDF files
2 standard 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 £1, 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 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 hope these money games save you time. I have packs for calculating change from £5, £10 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 Bundle
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Key Stage 2 (KS2) Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 maths games for rounding to the nearest 10, 100, 1000, 10000, whole number, 1 decimal place, 2 decimal places and estimating the sum or difference by rounding to ten. Fun, challenging and strategic, these 17 estimation and rounding games will make students think carefully about where to place digits in order to make each statement on the board correct. As children are allowed to place the digits they roll (or spin) in any row on their side of the board, they will begin to generate tactics and the uncertainty will be prolonged until the final moments! 23 pages, PDF format.
Great for starters, early finishers, revision or as a fun homework task
Many levels of challenge - ideal for differentiation or for use across year groups: includes multiple games for each of rounding to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, whole number, one decimal place, two decimal places, estimating the sum or difference and one for rounding to the nearest ten thousand
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.
Every turn, players can place the digit they throw on any box on any row, until there are no vacant boxes remaining, prolonging the uncertainty!
If you don’t have a 0-9 dice:
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.
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Fun revision activities for converting between different units of measure: 6 Hidden Word / Spot the Mistake Puzzles Worksheets (and solutions) for Upper KS2 Maths / Numeracy (especially Year 5 and 6 - Y5 / Y6) and early KS3 (and equivalents). Conversion of metric units only: millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, millilitres, litres, grams and kilograms. All puzzles are in PDF format. Early finishers love being challenged by them plus they make great collaborative starters too!
Includes a puzzle for each of the list below:
Converting Length (one-star, less challenging version)
Converting Length (two-star, more challenging)
Converting Volume / Capacity
Converting Weight (Mass)
Ordering Measurements
Converting Measurements for Mental Addition and Subtraction calculations
An engaging alternative to standard worksheets, these no-prep measurement puzzles make ideal starter, early finisher, revision or homework activities. They can be completed individually or in pairs / groups. They are similar to codebreaker puzzles, with a maths-related word to be revealed after converting, ordering, adding or subtracting the measurement. Each puzzle contains a grid. Pupils circle any boxes containing errors, then put together the letters from these boxes to reveal a maths word.
Pupils 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.
The range of puzzles in this resource is ideal for differentiation and / or to cater for a range of groups and classes across Key Stage 2 (KS2) and some early KS3. Hopefully they'll be helpful for your teaching over many years.
I hope your students enjoy using these puzzles. I would be grateful for a review if you get a spare moment.
A Mega Bundle of 12 of my hidden word puzzle packs, including this one, is available for a huge saving:
Maths Hidden Word Puzzles MEGA BUNDLE
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These mental maths activities are ideal for warm ups, starter tasks, early finisher challenges etc. There are 8 fun Mental Arithmetic Cross Number puzzles worksheets for Lower Key Stage 2 - or use in Upper KS2 for those requiring consolidation. These fun, no prep revision printables were designed for Y4 (Primary 5) and suit some Year 3 / Y3 (Primary 4) classes too once the concepts have been covered. Concepts includes: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Times Tables, Doubling and Halving, Multiplying by 10 and Fractions of quantities. They could also be used for differentiation with lower ability students in Year 5 and 6. PDF format. Just print and go!
SAVE with this Mental Maths Year 4 / 3 BUNDLE, which also contains:
Mental Maths Self-Check Task Cards Year 4 / 3
Mental Maths PowerPoint Tests Year 4 / 3
OR in this Mental Maths Puzzles Worksheets BUNDLE, along with:
Mental Maths Puzzles Worksheets Year 5 / 6 (good for differentiating)
OR with ALL 6 Mental Maths resources for BOTH Year 5 / 6 and Year 4 / 3 in this KS2 Mental Maths BIG BUNDLE
MORE INFO:
Flexible resources for early finisher tasks, mental starters, homework
Use as worksheets or laminate to use again and again
Great for individuals, pairs or small groups
Promotes important discussions about mental strategies
Works in a similar way to crosswords
Answer grids included – print or display on screen to cut down on marking if required
Puzzle 8 is larger and more challenging
Further differentiation: These are called Set B instead of using an age-related identifier, so as to use Set A puzzles (originally designed for Upper KS2) in the same class without them being aware of the age level of the calculations.
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Fun KS2 mental maths puzzles for Bonfire Night / Fireworks Night / Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November. For Year 4, 5 and 6, these make ideal fun starters / warm ups, early finishers challenges and homework during the fireworks season! There are 6 printable mental maths puzzles worksheets, with no prep required: 3 puzzles (Set A) originally designed for Year 6 and Year 5 and 3 more (Set B) originally designed for Year 4 - and Year 3 if all concepts have been covered. Both sets work well in the same class for differentiation. Set A might also suit some early KS3 classes. PDF format within the Zip file. Full answer keys.
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An engaging alternative to worksheets, these make ideal starter, early finisher or homework activities for this time of year. Similar to codebreaker puzzles, a Bonfire Night-related word is revealed after completing mental arithmetic calculations. Each puzzle contains a grid. Within each box is a calculation and a letter. Students circle any boxes containing mistakes. Then they assemble letters from the circled boxes to reveal the word. Puzzles can be completed individually or in pairs / groups.
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.
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 Set B)
More Hidden Word Numeracy Puzzles in this value KS2 bundle: Maths Hidden Word Puzzles
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Place Value Puzzles
Mental Maths Puzzles Year 5 / 6
Mental Maths Puzzles Year 4 / 3
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Fun times tables revision activities! Speed up students’ mental recall with these easy-to-prepare, printable, well-differentiated times tables facts board games. Use as starter activities / warm ups in Key Stage 2 (especially Year 4, 5 and 6 - Y4 / Y5 / Y6) Maths lessons, or early finisher activities, morning starters, or as part of a multiplication unit. There are 24 pages of boards (multiple versions of the same boards for differentiation and eco-printing), together with full instructions for the teacher. Simply choose the pages you want to print and laminate for children to play using dry-wipe / whiteboard pens. In Scotland, use for Second Level Maths, Primary 5, 6 and 7.
CONTENTS:
Boards 1-4 feature 2 to 9 times tables calculations
Boards 5-8 are versions of the first four boards with some 11 and 12 times table calculations added
All boards come in colour and black and white versions
**Further differentiation: **All 2-9 times table versions come in a differentiated format too, with sidebars added, featuring all answers listed in numerical order. This works really well with lower ability or younger pupils who require a little more support. They can score through the number they have used each time.
The boards were originally designed to be printed in A3 size so you may need to quickly adjust your printer settings to print in A4, which works fine too.
INSTRUCTIONS: Two children (or two pairs of children) take it in turns to write an answer over a times table question on the board. Ideally they use a different colour whiteboard pen, however if this is not possible they could add an initial or symbol each time too. First to get 4 in a row - vertically, horizontally or diagonally - is the winner. The times tables questions are designed to print in faintish grey (on the black and white versions) or white (on the colour versions) so as not to get in the way of the children’s answers. It works especially well if pupils roll a dice to determine which column they should answer a question from. The columns are numbered 1-6. If the column is already completed, they could either miss a go or roll again.
THIS RESOURCE IS AVAILABLE IN SOME GREAT VALUE BUNDLES - PLEASE EXPLORE BELOW.
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Angles Race Game
Line Symmetry Board Game and Cards
Area and Perimeter Game Bundle
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A fun calendar skills maths activity for lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) (originally designed for Year 3 and 4 - Y3 and Y4) - or Primary 4 and 5 in Scotland-, to provide practice, during the Time focus in maths, of reading or using a calendar. It consolidates understanding of months and gives practice of calculating days and weeks after / before etc, developing students’ general understanding of how calendars work. It could be used with lower ability students in Year 5 and 6 too. Students will practise terminology such as ‘fortnight’, ‘day before yesterday’, ‘a week on Tuesday’ etc and be encouraged to count on and back in sevens for full weeks. If they are to move forwards or back 8/15/20 days etc, they can learn to move to the nearest exact week then move back or forwards a day as appropriate, rather than counting days one at a time. **UK date formats used. **
Please check the preview to assess suitability. The resources are in PDF within a Zip file. The Question Cards are also included in a Word document to be easily editable so that you can amend them if required, perhaps adding in details relevant to the school / country in which you are teaching.
The game board is in 3 sections and is comprised of 3 months of the calendar (May, June and July). Children use the instructions printed on the cards and boards to navigate forwards and backwards in time, until someone reaches the end of July! A rule card is included for the children to refer to. This could be used with groups across the whole class or perhaps just for a group that needs lots of consolidation of calendar work, to add some variety to their learning programme. The boards were designed in A3 and they work really well at this size if being used with a larger group. If you can only print in A4, you might want to scale it up on the copier after printing. However, A4 works fine too. You might need to use the ‘shrink to fit’ setting on your printer if printing in A4.
I hope your students find this an engaging activity. If you can spare a moment I would be so grateful for a review. Many thanks.
You might be interested in some of my other Maths / Numeracy games and activities:
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216 mental arithmetic self-check practice cards, ideal for oral starters in numeracy lessons, or early finisher activities. Designed for Primary Key Stage 2 (KS2) Y5 and Y6 (Primary 6 and 7 and other equivalents) but they will suit some early KS3 Year 7 classes for revision and consolidation. A flexible resource that can be incorporated into many maths games and activities to boost mental agility. They could be used as part of SATs preparation too. Concepts include: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Times Tables, Doubling and Halving, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Negative Numbers, Multiplying and Dividing by 10 and 100, Money, Measure, Time.
PDF format. Please check the sample in the preview.
As some are money questions, within this resource there are files for both UK (POUNDS) and DOLLAR versions.
For younger or less able students, use Mental Maths Cards Year 4 / 3
SAVE by getting BOTH in this KS2 Mental Maths Cards BUNDLE
OR get the Year 5 / 6 cards as part of this Mental Maths Year 5 / 6 BUNDLE, which also contains:
Mental Maths PowerPoint Tests Year 5 / 6
Mental Maths Puzzles Worksheets Year 5 / 6
I also have the same BUNDLE for Year 4 / 3
OR get BOTH BUNDLES in this GREAT VALUE KS2 Mental Maths BIG BUNDLE!
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Laminate and use again and again
12 calculations on each A4 sheet
Either leave as 18 A4 sheets or cut each of the question cards separately to create 216 cards.
2 versions - with and without answers printed below the questions
With-answers versions could be used by students questioning each other
Without-answer versions could be used by individuals testing themselves
Separate answer card is included, which individuals could consult
Encourage students to discuss strategies used
Differentiation: I have called this Set A instead of using age-related identifiers, so as to use Set B Cards (originally designed for Upper KS2) with children in the same class without them being aware of the age level of the calculations.
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A fun, strategic activity for consolidating this key money / financial / shopping skill. Ideal for maths lessons or Money Week skills practice.
2 PDF files. Includes:
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Answer grids for at-a-glance checking by pupils or teacher
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 £20, 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.
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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.
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Fun Key Stage 1 Maths add and subtract cards, ideal for independent work in Year 1 and Year 2 (Y1 / Y2). This free sample includes 16 printable write and wipe trail cards for early finishers, lesson starters, warm ups and revision, which will also suit some Year 3 (Y3) and older KS2 students requiring consolidation, including those with ASN / SEN.
Regular practice using these resources will help to build speed and accuracy and they are an engaging change from standard worksheets.
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Alternatively, leave them uncovered and use as worksheets with a difference.
These are great to have to hand throughout the year to use as last-minute meaningful ‘fillers’.
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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.
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