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 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 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.

Multiplying mixed numbers by whole amounts and then converting back into mixed numbers to crack the code each time. 2 sheets of with 8 questions on each (answers provided). One set themed for animals, one set themed for food. A different way to revise this topic. Could be used to generate interest for a GDS group. From previous experience, recommend using with Year 5 and above.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a footballer when multiples of 4 (up to 48) 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 a pegasus (from Ancient Greek myths) when multiples of 4 (up to 48) 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 a dog 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). 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 child and sandcastle 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.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a squirrel 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 a submarine when multiples of 7 (up to 84) 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 a knight 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.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a tennis player 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 set of games for all times tables: 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s ! A paired game with 1 digit addition and a multiplication table - helpful aids are built in. Includes a harder version of each where pupils have to fill in themselves first. Requires 2 coloured pencils and 2 dice per pair. Times tables practice ahead of the Year 4 multiplication check. Can print double-sided, and have the more confident fill in the blank outline on the back themselves. My classes always enjoyed this game and it got them using key times tables (which I could select) in a low-stress way. Also helpful for practicing basic social interactions such as turn taking. I have previously used Roman Numeral dice, to add another layer of thinking. I hope that this game helps others as much as it was useful for me.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a stone age hunter OR a deer 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! Themed for Stone Age. 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. If printed twice, both pictures can combine into a longer scene.

A grid of numbers (A4) which reveals a picture of a juggler when multiples of 2 (up to 24) 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.