I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
English Phonics Worksheets
Let me introduce you to my Silent Letters Focus Reading comprehension activity to incorporate into your daily routines. It is a great way to grab your student’s attention and will be a fun way to learn more about the quirks of our language no matter your students’ grade level.
With these worksheets learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They colour the (house) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Learners will then will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page…
These no-prep printables could be assigned to your students for group work, literacy centre, homework, or even as a quick assessment. Suitable for Primary Learners, 2nd-3rd year.
Contents
5 worksheets focusing on the following silent letters
silent b
silent k
silent w
silent h
silent l
Silent Letters Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages are perfect to focus on the words with silent letters whilst increasing fluency. The passage is followed up by a set of text-based questions to check for comprehension. The passages are kept simple and sweet ,using appropriate sight words and vocabulary to help build fluency
This no-prep printables could be assigned to your students for group work, literacy center, homework, or even as a quick assessment of the silent letter h.
Suitable for Primary Key Stage 1 Learners, years 2-3.
Unlock the code to escape the room by answering Factors and Multiples Questions. Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths. Digital and Print version included
I use this with a set of combination locks I bought cheap in a poundshop. I set the locks to open on a set combination which can only be got by answering the questions. The quickest team to get the combination win. This activity generates great fun in class and is worth the investment in a set of cheap combi locks.
Answer sheet included.
The digital version is a Super Mario Themed Escape room task made using Google Forms. Learners have to answer a question and their answer will form the 4 digit code that will unlock the lock and allow them to move to the next question. If they get the code wrong they will be told and have to try again.
This child-friendly news article explains all about how Jupiter has now been declared the planet with the most moons in our Solar System. It includes age-appropriate language to help you talk about this and some of our different moons with children between the ages of 7 and 11 (key stage 2 in England).
The comprehension task also includes comprehension questions based on the newspaper report. Answers are included
A nice way to learn about some of the planets whilst working on reading and comprehension skills.
Suitable for KS2 English and Functional Skills Literacy Level 1
Fraction to Decimal Treasure Hunt: Active Learning Adventure for Students
Embark on an exciting journey of learning with this Fraction to Decimal Treasure Hunt! Transform your classroom or entire school into a dynamic learning space as students race to solve 20 thrilling questions that seamlessly convert fractions to decimals.
Key Features:
►Active Learning: Say goodbye to traditional methods! Students actively move around the room, answering questions that enhance their fraction to decimal conversion skills.
►Engaging Gameplay: Make learning a fun adventure! Each question unveils a piece of the treasure map, motivating learners to uncover the hidden decimals and progress to the next challenge.
►Classroom or School-Wide Fun: Adapt the treasure hunt to fit your space—whether it’s confined to a classroom or expands across the entire school, the excitement remains the same!
►Student Answer Sheets: Keep track of progress with provided answer sheets. Empower students to independently navigate the treasure hunt, reinforcing their understanding of fractions and decimals.
►Comprehensive Answer Key: Facilitate easy assessment with a detailed answer key. Ensure accurate learning outcomes and identify areas for additional focus.
How to Play:
★Set Up the Hunt: Display the questions strategically around your learning space. Each correct answer reveals a clue leading students to the next challenge.
★Run, Learn, Repeat: Watch as learners enthusiastically move from question to question, converting fractions to decimals and accumulating knowledge in a hands-on and enjoyable way.
★Collect the Treasure: Celebrate victory as students complete the treasure hunt! Reinforce their understanding of fraction to decimal conversion while fostering a positive, active learning environment.
Transform your classroom into a hub of excitement and discovery with the Fraction to Decimal Treasure Hunt—a memorable and engaging way to reinforce mathematical skills! ❤❤❤
Suitable for KS3 and Foundation revision as well as Functional Skills Maths. Also makes a FUN way of assessing Fraction of Amounts for HOME LEARNERS
Maths codebreakers are an engaging way for students to practice skills and address any misconceptions. Students have to answer typical maths questions with their answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. If answered correctly, the answer reveals a hilarious joke and its punchline
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This resource contains 1x codebreaker worksheet where students have to find fractions of amounts.
A lesson on Fraction of Amounts showing two different methods numerical method and bar method.
Contains
1 x 15 slide Powerpoint (8 questions with answers included)
1 x Plenary worksheet
The lesson provides students with an opportunity to think about and discuss the benefits of different methods of working, and should help to boost their confidence in the topic.
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A fractions quiz for Functional Skill Maths and KS3 learners.
This fractions quiz takes the form of an interactive resource . With multiple-choice questions provided for the learner, they can use their knowledge of Maths to complete the fractions quiz to the best of their ability.
Questions include finding a fraction with a unit numerator, finding a fraction with a non-unit numerator, worded questions and finding an original amount. At the end of each question/task, the learner will receive feedback o if their answer was correct or not, helping to solidify knowledge and highlight gaps.
Suitable for Home Learning
Differentiated Factorising questions with answers in a RAG type worksheet, powerpoint version included.
Suitable for GCSE Foundation Maths. Also a Powerpoint of the worksheet questions and answers included to display to students to cut down on printing and marking or to display during online classes
Includes
1 x Worksheet
1 x Display Version of Worksheet
Answers Incuded
The differentiated questions allow all students to access the topic at their own confidence levels and the answers are always readily available to check their understanding.
I like to use this differentiated question sheets as a starting point in lessons to recap topics already covered as it easily picks up misconceptions, then again as a plenary or mini-plenary. The questions can also be used as a homework sheet or an in class assessment sheet. Having the answers also reduces workload as students can self-mark. Suitable for Home Schooling
The gold (hardest) questions really stretch the most able students
Expressing A Quantity As A Percentage of Another. Three worksheets which are suitable for GCSE Maths 9-1 and Functional Skills Level 2.
3 differentiated worksheets and answer sheets (All in one document)
The worksheets cover
Using and Applying
Reasoning and Fluency
Problem Solving
Answers included
Twelve exam style questions that are great for Revision before exam includes popular exam topics such as tree diagrams, scatter graphs, percentages, scale maps and drawings, formula, barcharts and averages and range. I focused on areas identified in examiner reports as being weak.
I have included instructions off how to run the revision relay. I have used it as a traditional quiz with answers displayed on screen and learners marking each others work.
I have also used it as a revision race, with each question being printed on separate sheets (or a few on A3 paper) and learners only getting next question when their answer is checked and correct.
Bring a bit of life into a Revision session
If you like the resource give me a review.
Functional Skills Maths L1 Revison Test
A fun way for your students to practice for their L1 test. 20 exam style Task Cards each card includes a link to return to a help slide. Boom cards are a great way for learners to practice for exams as they are fun and very interactive. Learners can do these on devices or can be shown on IWB. Check out a preview https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/q-9GoNA3nnj6rPsD5X7?ref=tpt
To get a feel for Boomcards, here is a free one on place value I ahve made available https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/boom-cards-writing-large-numbers-in-words-and-digits-12574118
Students love these type of games and will be begging for more.
These Digital BOOM CARDS will benefit you and your class if:
You want to teach digitally with no prep
Need distance learning, home learning and remote learning
Want your students to be excited for digital learning
You want to save time with independent work.
Have hard to reach students
Like using Google Classroom, Zoom Meetings, Seesaw, Google Apps as this is online as well
Want to go paperless with your activities
Can be used for homeschooling.
Are fun, interactive and can be used on IWB as well as any device.
Just assign to a student and go. Use it for distance learning and remote learning or in class.
NOTE: You will download a PDF document with a LINK to access this deck which is hosted on the cloud at Boom Learning.
For those of you unfamiliar with Boom…
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Boom Learning also has premium accounts. Premium accounts offer advanced assignment tools, individual and whole class performance tracking, and more. If you are a new Boom Learning customer, when you redeem your Boom Cards purchase you get 90-day free trial of a premium account. When your trial ends, you can renew or move to a free account. You may upgrade, downgrade or cancel at any time. Free accounts use purchased Boom Cards with Fast Play pins.
This Lesson Pack contains a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on the confusing homophones - two/too /to -for students working towards English Functional Skills Entry Level accreditation (AQA, OCR. Pearson Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE).
1 x 40 slide Powerpoint
1 x Worksheet(print version)
1 x Worksheet(digital version)
The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for students to choose the correct homophone.
There is also a worksheet on to, two and too. learners have to complete sentences using the correct homophone. There is a print and digital version of the worksheet. The digital version is an editable pdf which has editable answers boxes for the learner to fill in.
Answers included
Converting Scale Measurements into Real-Life Measurements worksheet asks students to apply their understanding of scale drawings in order to interpret a scale. Suitable for Functional Skills Maths or Key Stage 3 Maths.
Using this resource, learners are presented with the following problem:
A builder has been asked to attach a garage to the side of the house. The owner of the house would like the garage to have space for two jetskis.
Jetski 1 measures: 4500mm × 1600mm
Jetski measures: 3600mm × 1700mm
To leave space to move around, there must be 400mm left around all the sides of each jetski
Using the diagram provided, students must convert scale measurements, answer the questions on the sheet and draw the garage to scale on the sheet provided.
SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING AS ANSWERS INCLUDED.
Grab your crayons! It’s time to color with this FANTASTIC 16-page Super Mario Coloring Book! These coloring pages are perfect for early finishers, reward time, classroom parties and more! You can also use these Super Mario coloring sheets for story starters, early finishers, indoor break times and writing prompts!
Want to know the best part?? You can print endless copies of these coloring pages for your students, so you will never run out- and you will never pay more than once!
This product includes:
one coloring book cover
14 unique coloring pages
1 writing paper
Did you know that coloring has many benefits for children?
►Practices pencil grip for improved handwriting skills
►Encourages creativity and self expression
►Helps develop focus and patience
►Calms and relaxes
►►Children learn to plan as they choose crayons and what to color first
►Improves hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
►Teaches color awareness
►Teaches spatial awareness by coloring inside lines
►Coloring isn’t just for kids- it has many benefits for adults, too!
★Reduces stress
★Promotes creativity
★Encourages breaks from technology
★May calm and decrease anxiety
★Helps improve focus
★Exercises the whole brain
★Provides simple fun with low pressure
This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others.
Suitable for Functional Skills Maths Level 2, useful for GCSE Foundation. A 25 page revision book on the Four Operators and Bidmas. Contains calculator and non-calculator methods and questions.
A great resource at anytime for independent student work in or out of class or exam revision and preparation.
Answers included
Topic Include
Addition- calculator and non calculator
Subtraction- calculator and non calculator
Long Multiplication- calculator and non calculator
Short Division- calculator and non calculator
Bidmas-non calculator
Suitable for New Reformed Functional Skills Maths also KS3 Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths. A full lesson on Perimeter. Includes a teaching Powerpoint with timed Starter, murder mystery perimeter activity and circumference of circles Joke Codebreaker.
Contains
1 x Timed Starter
1 x 21 slide Interactive Teaching powerpoint
1 x Murder Mystery Perimeter Worksheet
1 x Circumference of Circles Joke Codebreaker worksheet
This lesson starts with a stopwatch starter in which students need to to answer 4 questions based around topics covered in covered in previous lessons.
MainLesson
Topics Covered
Finding perimeter of Squares
Finding Perimeter of Rectangles
Finding Perimeter of Triangles including Equilateral and isosceles triangles
Finding Perimeter of Compound Shapes
Finding Circumference of Circles
Powerpoint includes different types of questions with answers as well as modeled examples and exam style questions.
Answers included
Sharpen time skills with this set of 12 worksheets – read, draw, and write time to hours and half-hours! Perfect for Primary 2, adaptable for Primary 1 or 3. Includes a bonus problem for extra challenge!
Download now for engaging time practice!
12 worksheets in total
Answers included.
Boost phonics mastery with these Beginning Blends Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages! Focused on R blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr), these simple and sweet passages enhance fluency. Ideal for group work, literacy centers, homework, or quick assessments.
Download now for an engaging way to reinforce phonics skills. Suitable for Primary 1-3 students. Answer key included for easy assessment. Make learning fun with this no-prep resource!"
❤ Focus Sounds:
R Blends: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr
How to Use
Learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They color the (apple) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Lastly, using my phonics reading comprehension printable worksheets, students will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page.
Suitable for Primary 1-3 students
Enjoy some spooky fun with your class using this Halloween Anagrams Worksheet. Complete with a Halloween themed border, this worksheet is a lovely activity to use around Halloween! Children can celebrate all things spooky with the challenge of unscrambling words such as ‘vampire’, ‘spider’, and ‘werewolf’.
Ideal for Primary school learners P4 to P7, the worksheet comes complete with an answer sheet and has fifteen Halloween themed words to unscramble. Learners could work in pairs to solve the anagrams, or work alone as a focused task. This activity is fantastic for developing literacy and problem-solving skills at the same time!
Anagram activities such as this Halloween Anagrams Worksheet challenge your child spelling and problem-solving skills. By unscrambling familiar spooky words your child will be able to practise a range of spelling patterns and reinforce prior learning.