A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a T-rex OR a triceratops depending on whether you colour in multiples of 3 or multiples of 4! This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet! 2 completed sheets can be joined to showcase the dinosaur showdown! A fun way of demonstrating common factors. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a WW2 tank OR a WW2 plane depending on whether you colour in multiples of 6 or multiples of 9! This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet! A fun way of demonstrating common factors. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of an astronaut OR a robot rover depending on whether you colour in multiples of 2 or multiples of 3! This gives children some choice and if you print more, children can complete another copy of the same sheet! Themes: space and explorers. A fun way of demonstrating common factors. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children.

This worked for me as a Y3/Y4 lesson activity on the playground as a different way to consolidate co-ordinates knowledge. The sheets at the back would let you use the same ideas as desk dice games in pairs.

A fictional map of an Ancient Greek island, containing actual components of Ancient Greek Myths. Use for teaching / consolidating co-ordinates. Used previously with Year 3 and Year 4. The island can be printed separately, allowing you to adapt and extend. Can print on ‘weathered’ parchment paper for added ‘buy-in’ from children.

Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (sarcophagus death-mask). Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team. (I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.) I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids. Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions! The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent! Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity! Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency. If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.

Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a Roman soldier. Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team. (I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.) I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids. Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions! The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent! Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity! Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency. If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.

Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a warrior from the Viking / Anglo-Saxon period. Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A satisfying end-product which has been contributed to by a team. (I have also used these exercises to illustrate points about working together and needing others to combine their efforts.) I used to print 3-4 sets to allow early finishers to complete a second grid. This also ensures that you have a neat version of each of the 12 grids. Alternatively, give one square to a child each day as a calming activity and allow them to complete the picture themselves over 12 sessions! The fun thing is: complex Roman mosaics were often pre-built in sections which were then assembled on-site, so there is historical precedent! Don’t worry if a mistake is made - Roman mosaics always had at least 1 intentional mistake as they believed that trying to make a mosaic perfect would be challenging the gods! So a mistake just adds authenticity! Includes ‘pre-coloured’ completed squares at the back in event of emergency. If you liked this, please look at the other similar activities.

6 robot jokes needing to be translated, written using the ideas behind binary code. Includes a guide sheet, answer sheet and a sheet for making own compositions easier. Practicing adding several small numbers. Mental maths buff. Useful for code cracking, an interesting filler, or something different to generate interest for a GDS group.

7 Roman messages of various lengths, revealed by a simple substitution method. Accessible and satisfying, useful as a brain break or as part of a Roman Topic (ie: withdrawal from Britain) or a code breaking lesson.

Multiplication colouring activity - 5 times table A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a drink + burger when multiples of 5 (up to 60) are coloured in. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a rose + hearts when you colour in multiples of 7 (to 84). Themed for Valentines Day! Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a steam train engine when multiples of 2 (up to 24) are coloured in. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Useful worksheet for comfort practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.

Themed for Valentines Day, a grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a cherub / Cupid when multiples of 6 (up to 72) are coloured in. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher. One page number grid for printing, one page idea of completed hidden picture.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a pattern of a Roman Mosaic when multiples of 3 (up to 36) are coloured in. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). Encourages pattern spotting. I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a penguin when multiples of 9 (up to 108) are coloured in. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of an ancient warrior (Ancient Greek hoplite) when multiples of 8 (up to 96) are coloured in. Useful worksheet for practice ahead of the multiplication check in Year 4. Can be used as an independent extension or starter activity. Might be kept in a tray and used as a gap filler. An activity which can help to calm and regulate some children. A potential homework which is easy to understand, only requires a pen or pencil, and lends itself to be self-checked. Cut up one sheet up and give pieces of it to a group, for a teamwork activity with a shared goal. Accessible for multiple ability levels (although time taken may vary). I’ve found these useful to have in my back pocket as a teacher.

A short story following a rich child in Roman Britain with questions, useful as a reading comprehension exercise and/or a roman numeral revision exercise. Good for introducing or revising life in Roman Britain. Can be a good starting point for discussions or further reading.