A4 display poster showing larger Roman numerals and their Arabic equivalents from 10 (X) to 1000 (M).

KS2 Literacy activity for group work or starter to encourage pupils to write complete sentences. Pupils play in pairs to construct sentences using nouns, verbs, conjunctions, adverbs, prepositions and adjectives. Instructions and dice nets to print out and assemble. Possible challenges included and cross-curricular link to maths. Can be linked to longer writing, topic writing or writing in a specific style.

Straightforward task for class to practice doubling and halving decimal numbers. Ideal for starter, revision, booster or homework. In two sections - 1st section is more friendly than the 2nd section, which might challenge some! All answers provided.

Straightforward activity to work out the months of the year from the clues and add them to the ladder. Once they have been listed, write them out in the correct order (January to December). KS1, LKS2, SEN or EAL activity.

A range of short and longer writing ideas for pupils linked to Saint Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day and general Spring. Grab their imagination and inspire them to write!

Starter, booster or revision activity for children to work out whether a range of numbers are prime or composite and then write the factors of each number. Follow on question to work out whether the “rule”, that all prime numbers are odd and all composite numbers are even, is correct/incorrect, and why.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A fun set of 7 Halloween activities: wordsearches, acrostics, word scrambles etc. Great for early morning activities or fast finishers in the run up the half term holiday and get children in the mood for the celebration. All Answers included.

Short lesson plan for introduction to prepositions, poster listing prepositions for display or use as a resource and a worksheet for practice and understanding.

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.

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.