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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.
Use this summer holiday temperatures line graph to build children’s confidence in interpreting data and reading line graphs at KS2 Maths. Suitable for Functional Skills Maths as well.
Students can interpret a line graph based on the temperature over time in two summer holiday locations. This is a perfect KS2 Maths activity to help children consolidate their data handling knowledge.
With six questions and a handy answer sheet included.
A clearly-presented addition worksheet to build fluency when adding two 3-digit numbers. This worksheet includes 20 calculations to solve to build your STUDENT’S confidence. The answers are included for easy self-, peer- or teacher-assessment to save you time! Perfect for maths lessons on formal written methods for addition AND SUITABLE FOR HOME SCHOOLING AS ANSWER SHEET INCLUDED
Suitable for Year 3 Primary Maths, though could be used by older year groups too and may be useful for New Functional Maths students as well.
Festive Christmas Maths Worksheets: Counting and Number Sentences for Numbers 1-20
Add some holiday cheer to your maths lessons with these Christmas-themed counting worksheets! Perfect for early years and KS1 students, these two worksheets help young learners practice counting and forming number sentences in a fun, seasonal way. Each snow globe is filled with a different number of snowballs for students to count, record, and then create a matching number sentence.
Key Features:
❄Counting Practice (1-20): Engages students in counting snowballs and reinforces number recognition.
❄Building Number Sentences: Encourages students to connect counting with simple addition or subtraction sentences.
❄Holiday Theme: Adds festive fun with charming snow globe illustrations that capture students’ interest.
❄Perfect for Seasonal Lessons: Ideal for classroom activities, homework, or winter break practice.
These worksheets make maths feel magical, providing a hands-on, engaging way for young students to reinforce foundational counting and number skills.
Why use this Handwriting Alphabet Worksheet?
This essential Handwriting Alphabet sheet contains letter formation outlines for the Upper case variations of every letter of the English alphabet.
Simple and adaptable to a wide range of English handwriting exercises, it is a great way of enforcing key letter shapes with your pupils that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The Handwriting Alphabet worksheet is easy to print and use instantly, and is also helpful for ESL/EFL students who are learning English.
Regardless of the learning scenario, these alphabet handwriting worksheets are sure to become a staple of your English lesson plans. This is a fantastic addition to any handwriting lesson.
How can I use this resource at home or in the classroom?
This handwriting alphabet sheet is a great activity on its own, but is also a great gateway into other literacy actvties. Children could use the letter shapes to form familiar words, and more advanced pupils could create independent stories from the letters used in practice.
What is the importance of handwriting in education?
Handwriting isn’t just about neat writing! This activity is a perfect introduction to fine motor skills.
Students will practice finding the volume of cylinders with this fun digital activity! Students will find the volume for 10 different cylinders and then find their answer from the answer choices at the bottom and drag it to the appropriate spot.
Please note that the directions instruct students to use 3.14 for pi. P
This product includes the following:
A link to the digital activity on Google Slides including student directions
A PowerPoint version of the activity that can be uploaded to OneDrive
Print version of activity
Interactive PDF version, learners can type in answers
Detailed directions for how to share the activity with students i for both Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive
Answer key
A 3 page worksheet on Pythagoras’ Theorem. The questions include arrange of scenario-based tasks
It’s generally much easier for learners to problem solve if they see the relevance of an issue or feel that they can relate to it. By providing questions in a contextual format, the learners will be able to build up a picture of what is being asked of them and this should help them to form a solution. In addition to the scenario-based tasks, the Pythagoras’ Theorem questions make use of diagrams to provide more direct questioning for the learner.
Example Question
A ladder is placed 38cm away from the foot of a wall on horizontal ground. The ladder is 5m long. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
ANSWERS INCLUDED
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Encourage your children to show gratitude this Christmas time with a thank you letter to Santa template.
These printable Santa letter templates are an ideal resource for younger children as it also encourages letter writing and handwriting practice. This means they can get some handwriting practice in and they also make a great display.
For even younger children, you use the template with no lines to let them get creative. Maybe they could draw a picture of their gifts. For older children use the lined borders and encourage them to write a review of their Christmas Day to Santa and explain everything they are grateful for.
This activity comes on a printable A4 sheet and includes Santa and christmas-themed illustrations.
Calculate the Cost Worksheet designed specifically for primary school children!
This engaging resource uses the bar model method to help young learners grasp the concept of dividing to get the cost the of one unit and multiplying up to get the cost of all in a fun and interactive way.
Here’s what makes it special:
►Visual Learning: The bar model method allows children to visualize problems, making it easier to understand how to calculate costs per item.
►Real-Life Examples: Kids will tackle relatable scenarios, like calculating the cost of biscuits, apples, and more!
►Step-by-Step Guidance: Each problem is broken down into simple steps, ensuring that children can follow along and learn at their own pace.
►Interactive Practice: 20 questions included, children can practice their skills and gain confidence in their math abilities!
Download the worksheet now and watch your child become a math whiz while having fun!
HALLOWEEN SNAPSHOTS: My Spooky School Story! Hey Kids! Ready to create your own Halloween memory book? In this fun writing frame you can:
Draw and write about all the yummy treats you enjoyed
Sketch your awesome costume and tell us what you wore
Add pictures, stickers, or doodles to make it YOUR story!
Perfect for:
Show and Tell activities
Creative writing practice
Art and writing combined
Making Halloween memories
Sharing with family and friends
Teachers Love It Because:
Encourages creative expression
Combines art with writing skills
Makes learning fun and seasonal
Great for morning work or after-party activities
Kids Love It Because:
Lots of space to draw
Can write AND illustrate
Share Halloween adventures
Keep memories of their spooky fun!
Let your imagination run wild with your very own Halloween story!
Unlock the key concepts of ratios with our comprehensive Knowledge Organiser designed for easy understanding and practical application. This resource covers everything you need to know about simplifying ratios, sharing amounts using ratios, the unitary method, and direct proportion, ensuring that you or your students can tackle ratio problems with confidence.
What’s Inside?
Simplifying Ratios
Learn how to break down complex ratios into their simplest form, step by step. Whether it’s dividing both parts by the greatest common factor or using multiple steps, you’ll master the art of simplifying ratios with ease.
Sharing in a Ratio
Understand how to split an amount into different parts using ratios. From dividing pocket money between siblings to splitting costs in a business, our organiser makes ratio sharing straightforward and practical.
The Unitary Method
This powerful tool helps you find the value of a single part of a ratio, making it easier to calculate bigger or smaller quantities. Learn to use this method to solve real-world problems quickly and effectively.
Direct Proportion
When two quantities increase or decrease together, they are in direct proportion. Our guide shows you how to identify and solve direct proportion problems, using clear examples and easy-to-follow methods.
Included: 5 Sets of 4 Practice Questions
For each topic, we’ve included 4 carefully crafted questions, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring a thorough understanding of every concept. Practice problems for every section give learners a chance to apply what they’ve learned:
Simplifying Ratios:
Start by simplifying basic ratios and gradually move to more complex ones.
Sharing in a Ratio:
Questions involve dividing amounts into parts, perfect for mastering this concept.
Unitary Method:
Learn how to calculate values for multiple quantities, starting from a single unit.
Direct Proportion:
Solve real-world problems involving scaling quantities proportionally.
Why Choose This Knowledge Organiser?
Clear Explanations and Step-by-Step Methods for each topic.
Varied Question Sets to challenge learners and solidify understanding.
Perfect for students, teachers, and parents looking for a reliable and engaging ratio guide.
Make ratio problems easy and understandable with this Knowledge Organiser on Simple Ratio—the perfect tool for mastering key mathematical concepts!
Defuse the Bomb – Bar Chart Challenge Are you ready to test your data analysis skills and save the day? A notorious mathematician has planted a bomb, and your task is to defuse it by answering key questions about two bar charts! ★★
Each correct answer helps you cut a wire – but be careful! Cut the wrong one, and things might blow up!
In this thrilling activity, you’ll use the test score data from Class A and Class B to solve puzzles involving mean, median, mode, and range. Only those with sharp statistical skills will successfully defuse the bomb and escape unscathed!
Red Wire: Is the mode for Class A 4? Blue Wire: Is the median score for Class B 4? Green Wire: Is the range for Class A higher than Class B? Yellow Wire: Does Class A have more students with a score of 6 than Class B?
And many more! With 10 color-coded questions to answer, you’ll have to carefully analyze the data and think fast!
This resource is perfect for:
►Classroom activities to boost critical thinking and data interpretation skills.
►Math challenges and competitions.
►Interactive learning for students looking to apply statistics in a fun way.
Get ready to tackle the challenge, improve your math skills, and defuse the bomb! Time is ticking…❤❤❤
Are you looking for a practical, real-world approach to teaching ratios, proportions, and problem-solving? This Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet: Concrete Ratios Edition is designed to bridge the gap between maths concepts and their tangible applications in construction.
This worksheets focus on the essential skill of mixing concrete, offering scenarios where students must calculate the correct amounts of cement, sand, and aggregate. From figuring out the ratios needed to make specific quantities of concrete, to understanding how changes in these ratios affect the overall mix, your students will engage with maths in a context that is directly relevant to everyday life.
Whether it’s determining the right mix for building a wall, or calculating the cost efficiency of materials, these exercises will help students see the value of maths in the world around them. By working through these problems, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of ratios and proportions, all while solving practical challenges faced in the construction industry.
Empower your students with the knowledge that maths is not just for the classroom—it’s a vital tool used in countless careers, including construction!
Perfect for teachers aiming to provide engaging, hands-on lessons that answer the age-old question: “When will we ever use this in real life?”
Answers included.
As a Maths teacher, you’re well aware of how often maths plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. Yet, you’re probably no stranger to the persistent question from students: “When are we ever going to use this in real life?” It’s a common refrain that might even be part of your daily routine.
To give your students a break from asking that question—at least for one lesson—introduce them to this Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet.The worksheet is designed to highlight a different aspect of maths and how it’s applied in real-world scenario, effectively demonstrating that maths is not just a classroom subject, but a vital tool we use beyond school.
This worksheet specifically the construction industry, showcasing the indispensable role of maths in the task of building a brick wall
Building Brick Walls: Students will engage with problems that require them to calculate the number of bricks needed for different types of walls, understand the impact of wastage, and even visualize the construction process with detailed diagrams. Through this, they’ll see firsthand how maths is crucial in ensuring that structures are built accurately and efficiently.
With this Functional Skills Construction Maths Worksheet, your students will not only practice their maths skills but also gain a better understanding of how these skills are applied in meaningful, everyday tasks.
How Is This Viking Alphabet Worksheet Useful? This worksheet will captivate children by letting them write their names using Viking Rune letters!
This fantastic resource can enhance history lessons, English lessons, or just be used for fun. After your students write out their names, encourage them to use the Viking alphabet to create other words or secret messages fostering creativity and critical thinking, as well as converting English words to Viking Runic and also Viking Runic to English.
This hands-on activity promotes active participation, making learning about Vikings more interactive and enjoyable for primary school children.
Additionally, this resource is perfect for creating eye-catching classroom displays. Imagine writing messages for the children in both English and Runic!
Boost engagement in your classroom with this creative and educational worksheet!
Promote Your Subtraction Skills with this Fun Sports Shop Worksheet!
Are you ready to take your math skills to the next level? Dive into this engaging 4-page worksheet, designed specifically to help students master subtraction through practical, real-life scenarios! Designed for Functional Skills Level 1 learners but a great resource for any learners working on claculating discounts by subtraction
What’s Inside?
►Real-World Math Problems
Students will work out the new cost of various sports products in a vibrant and dynamic sports shop setting. Each problem involves subtracting discounts or price reductions, making math both fun and relevant.
►Colorful Images
Our worksheet is packed with colorful images of sports products like soccer balls, tennis rackets, sneakers, and more! These visuals not only make the learning experience more enjoyable but also help students visualize the items they’re calculating prices for.
►Answer Sheet Included
To ensure effective learning, we’ve included a comprehensive answer sheet. Students can check their work and understand their mistakes, making this worksheet a great tool for both practice and self-assessment.
Key Features:
★Engaging Content: Real-life sports shop scenarios make subtraction interesting and relatable.
★Colorful Visuals: Eye-catching images help maintain students’ interest and aid in better understanding.
★Comprehensive Learning: Four pages of varied subtraction problems to enhance and solidify subtraction skills.
★Self-Assessment: Included answer sheet for easy and quick verification of answers.
Perfect for classroom activities, homework assignments, or extra practice, this worksheet is an excellent resource for students to improve their subtraction skills while having fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting learning tool!❤❤
Get your copy now and watch your students’ subtraction skills soar!
Assess your students’ comprehension skills with this engaging Rosa Parks Reading Comprehension Activity! Suitable for whole class, small group, or individual use, this resource is written at a Primary 4 reading level and includes four multiple choice and two short answer questions. Answers included.
It provides a deeper understanding of Rosa Parks’ life and her significant impact on the civil rights movement. Spark meaningful discussions and enhance learning outcomes with this comprehensive resource!
Dive into the Easter spirit with our Egg-citing Word Scramble activity! Perfect for young learners, this engaging resource challenges kids to unscramble letters and discover Easter-themed words.
Reinforce vocabulary while having fun during classroom activities or at-home learning. With two worksheets and answers included, it’s easy to incorporate this educational game into your Easter celebrations.
Download now and watch as your little chicks unravel the puzzle of Easter words! Let the egg hunt of wordplay commence!
Master Fraction Subtraction with This Engaging Resource!
Make teaching fractions stress-free and effective with this Fraction Subtraction Practice Pack, perfect for Year 8 students but also a good challenge for year 7 and revisor for year 9! Designed to cater to diverse learning levels, this resource includes three tiers of difficulty: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, helping you differentiate and meet every student’s needs.
❤Why Teachers Love It:
►Scaffolded Learning: The different levels allow students to progress from simple fractions to challenging mixed numbers.
►Clear and Organized Layout: Easy-to-follow structure saves you time while helping students focus on their work.
►Interactive PowerPoint: Bring the questions to life with the included PowerPoint presentation. Display the questions and answers to the whole class, facilitating an interactive and engaging learning environment. The PowerPoint is a valuable tool for class discussions and reinforcement.
►Versatile Application: Whether you’re looking for a dynamic starter, a meaningful plenary, or a focused worksheet, this resource caters to various teaching scenarios. Its versatility makes it an asset for reinforcing fraction skills in different contexts.
►Seamless Integration: Use the PowerPoint to display questions on an Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) or share them in virtual learning environments. The resource is adaptable to different teaching settings, making it suitable for in-class and remote learning.
►Answer Key Included: Effortlessly check answers or let students self-assess to encourage accountability.
★What’s Inside:
★Subtraction problems featuring like and unlike denominators.
★A variety of questions to reinforce skills while keeping students engaged.
★Simplification practice to build confidence in reducing fractions and handling mixed numbers.
★Whether you’re introducing fraction subtraction or looking for targeted practice, this resource is the perfect addition to your math toolkit. Get ready to see your students’ skills soar while saving yourself valuable prep time!
❤ Download now and bring fractions to life in your classroom!❤
Catherine of Aragon: Introduce your students to one of the Tudors most influential queens with this engaging resource on Catherine of Aragon. Dive into her life, from her royal upbringing in Spain to her remarkable reign as Queen of England and the challenges she faced and her role in the Reformation.
Why use this resource?
►Educational Excellence: Explores Catherine’s upbringing, her contributions to education and charity, and her role in pivotal historical events.
►Critical Thinking: Includes thought-provoking questions to spark discussions on loyalty, leadership, and resilience.
►Interactive Learning: Students can analyse key events, such as her impact on the English Reformation, through structured questions.
Perfect for history lessons focused on the Tudor era, women in history, or European political alliances. Help your students connect with the past through the inspiring story of Catherine of Aragon!
Download it now and bring history to life! ★★