A simple activity where students are asked to use commas, dashes or brackets to add extra information to 9 simple sentences. Ideal for homework, recap, starter or plenary, to practice the use of different parentheses.

A simple matching activity using homophones, for students to match the similar sounding words in the grid and then explain their meanings in sentences. Great for revision, homework or starter/plenary.

A fun, timed, activity for pairs, involving throwing a die and decorating a Christmas tree according to the relevant picture shown in the table below. Differentiated activity sheets - one with the number and one with the picture of the die face. Once the timer is up, pupils swap sheets and count the total decorations of each type, to complete the table. An enjoyable starter for a maths lesson or a fun family homework activity.

Simple display poster listing a wide range of English similes to help pupils choose one or come up with their own. Great for display or revision.

A simple worksheet to revise prepositions or check pupil’s understanding. 10 simple sentences for pupils to fill in a preposition from the table which makes sense, although there are various options and not one definitive answer! Challenge for pupils to use the prepositions that have not already been used, to write another 5 sentences of their own. Suitable for revision, morning work, homework or short lesson observation activity.

Worksheet to recap the meaning of prefixes and root words. Pupils read through the information regarding the meaning of a selection of common prefixes and root words. They then use the information to complete a table of words made up of prefixes and root words and then write a definition of the words. Perfect for a starter, teaching observation activity, revision or homework.

Worksheet to recap the meaning of prefixes and root words. Pupils read through the information regarding the meaning of a selection of common prefixes and root words. They then use the information to complete a table of words made up of prefixes and root words and then write a definition of the words. Perfect for a starter, teaching observation activity, revision or homework.

Five sheets with the beginning and ending of a short story, inviting pupils to use their imagination to complete the middle section.

Maths word problems suitable for Higher ability KS1/Lower ability KS2 all around the theme of Cats and Dogs. Mixture of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, with a couple of two-step questions at the end. Answers supplied.

Revision lesson on homophones with use of BBC Bitesize activities for pupils to use in lesson or independently afterwards. Lower KS2 level words used. Paired activity.

Six addition squares, starting with double digit add single digit, increasing to 3 digit add 3 digit numbers. Answer sheet included

Information sheets either for students or teachers, detailing the main thoughts/beliefs of the 5 main world religions - Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and Judaism. Each sheet follows the same format of questions and answers for easy comparison: What does each religion believe about God and humanity? What is each religion’s key intention? How does each religion make moral decisions? What is each religion’s attitude to creation, community and global issues? Where does each religion get its inspiration? How does each religion celebrate their faith? What are the symbols of each religion? What stories do each religion tell?

Resource for KS2, or Lower ability KS3, to identify patterns in number sequences and to identify the rules for the pattern. A mix of sequences of number patterns, from simple addition to mixed addition and subtraction. Makes pupils think about how the sequence was constructed and what the next numbers are going to be. A calculator may be needed for some of the sequences and answers are given. Great starter activity, fast finisher activity or homework task.

Short workbook of a few activities to help children understand that zero is a very important number. This workbook is free but others are available at a small cost for other numbers to 9.

A simple number line counting on activity counting up to 50, where pupils need to find two numbers that add up from the first number given to the target number, and write down the calculation. Suitable for Y2 and LA Y3 pupils or SEN. Practise using a number line. Practise counting on. Practise using single and double digit numbers up to 50. Ideal as an easy starter, fast finisher or homework activity. No answers are given as there is no “right” answer as long as the pupils reach the target number correctly.

A whole class game to practice vocabulary and/or spelling. Aimed at KS2 but could also be used with lower ability KS3 or SEN pupils. Pupils are divided into 2 teams and have to take turns to write a word on the board following the alphabetical list from A to Z. The first team to complete the list wins the points. Words required can be random, related to a particular topic or a phonic pattern, for example.

A simple starter activity linked to revision of the past tense of irregular verbs (I went, I bought) and vocabulary related to shopping. Suitable for Upper KS2, KS2 or SEN pupils. Pupils are not given the “rules” for the game, but must listen and try and work out what the rule is - that the things they buy from the supermarket have to be given in alphabetical order. An excellent Speaking and Listening short task.

Blank Rubik Cube with letters on one face. Pupils use the letters to write down as many words as they can, using the letters in any direction. Who can come up with the most words? A fun activity which can be used as morning activity, a quick finisher activity or homework.

A percentage worksheet which can be used as a starter, a plenary or as homework to practice percentage discounts on prices of various items. Ranges from 10% to 50% discount on mixed prices. Pupils to look at the original price and the percentage discount, work out how much the discount would be and the new price. Answers included.

A simple game to encourage quick mental maths skills. Players cut out the number cards and take turns to place them on the board. The first player to get a row of three cards which add up to 15 win the point, and the player with the most points wins the game.