A Notebook on multiplying by 9 using visual representations and practical strategies. In line with the White Rose objectives. Targeted at Y4 and LKS2 but adaptable for KS2.

A Notebook explaining how to multiply three numbers together. Targeted at Y4 but useful across KS2.

Focusing on using conjunctions for giving examples (specifically, especially, particulary). Teaching presentation explaining these terms and how to use them. Suitable for KS2 7-11. Useful for any units on persuasion or argument making generally. Smart Notebook file

A lesson presentation on how to calculate and compare durations of time. It works well after teaching the conversion between 12 and 24 hour time. It teaches children how to calculate time durations using number lines and jumps and also how to convert hours to minutes. It is aimed at LKS2 for Y4 but can also be used easily for UKS2 and Y5 and Y6 classes. It includes teaching slides and practice questions. There is work instructions included on the presentation but you can change the book/activity that you want the children to do. A Smart Notebook file.

A maths investigation on constructing different areas and perimeters and exploring the relationship between the two. Aimed at Y5 but can be used and adapted for Y4 and Y6.

An investigation into adding of consecutive numbers using a trial and improvement approach. It’s designed to improve children’s problem solving skills. Aimed at Y5. Can be adapted for Y4 or Y6.

An investigation around area and rotation of shapes. Can the children make the perimeter using the shapes, touching each other? This is a Y4 investigation but can used or adapted for Y5 and Y6.

An introductory PP aimed at UKS2 for the first day back after the holidays. Serves as an introduction to the year and includes some welcome activities and sets out expectations. Adaptable and customisable for your information.

A Bingo activity where the children need to walk around and find out information from their new classmates. It’s a good way to encourage them to talk to new pupils in their class as they have to find out the information from them. This activity is a good icebreaker for a new class. Suitable across KS2 and KS1. Also, adaptable.

This is useful for homework or activity in class. I have used this as part of a guided reading carousel of activities for the week and also for homework when the children have been given a list of spellings.

A notebook explaining how to multiply by three digit numbers. The third in a series of three lessons. Aimed at Y4 but suitable and adaptable for KS2. Visual and pictoral representations to help explain the concept. Matches a key White Rose objective.

A Notebook explaining how to multiply by 3 digit numbers. The first in a series of three lessons. Aimed at Y4 and LKS2 but adaptable for KS2 and help meets the White Rose objective. Visual and pictoral representations to help the children understand.

A Notebook presentation. The second in two lessons explaining the concept. Aimed at Y4 but suitable and adaptable across KS2. Visual and pictoral representations to help explain the concept.

A notebook explaining how to divide by 9 in two different ways: groups of 9 and 9 equal groups. Suitable and aimed at LKS2 but also can be used for UKS2 as revision or introduction of the concept.

A lesson notebook explaining how to divide by 11 and 12 in two different ways; groups of 11 and 12 or equal groups of 11 and 12. Aimed at LKS2 but suitable also for UKS2 classes.

A notebook explaining how to multiply by 0 and 1. Suitable and ideal for LKS2. Can be used as revision for UKS2 too.

A notebook explaining division by 6 using two methods: equal groups and groups of. I found this very effective with my Y4 class. Suitable for LKS2 but also UKS2 as a revision.

A notebook explaining division by 7 in two different ways: 7 equal groups and groups of 7. Great for LKS2 classes and UKS2 classes as revision.

A Notebook explaining how to multiply by 7 using practical and visual strategies. Targeted at LKS2 and Y4 and Y3. Simplistic but effective. Could be used in other KS2 year groups and KS3 SEN.

A Notebook explaining how to multiply by six using practical and visual strategies. Targeted at LKS2 and Y4 but could be used for Y3 and Y5 and Y6.