I have been teaching primary age children in Australia, UK and China for over 35 years. My resources are based on English and Maths themes. It is exciting to be at the cutting edge of creating resources when we have an instant source of prime feedback to test those resources. Our students! I hope that you and your students will find something useful in my large collection of resources
I have been teaching primary age children in Australia, UK and China for over 35 years. My resources are based on English and Maths themes. It is exciting to be at the cutting edge of creating resources when we have an instant source of prime feedback to test those resources. Our students! I hope that you and your students will find something useful in my large collection of resources
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened
Suitable for Year 3, 4 & 5
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Print, stick onto card and laminate
5 separate games
Game 1 12hr times-Add between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square - see cover image
Game 2 12hr times-Subtract between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
Game 3 12hr times-Mixture of Addition and Subtraction. Add or subtract between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
Game 4 24hr times Add between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
Game 5 24hr times Subtract between 10 and 20 minutes on to the time in each square
If the answer is incorrect, go back to the nearest Waiting Square
Land on a Yellow square and if the answer is correct, move forward 2 spaces
Land on a Green square and have another throw
Land on a Collect a Life Card square (cards provided) and use this card to stay on the square if the answer is wrong
Be the first to reach the finish to be declared the winner
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
3 different files; with 2 puzzles on each A4 sheet.
Times Table practice between 2 - 12
Answer the times table questions, then add up all the answers.
The total should equal the number inside the Finish box - see main image.
In addition to using the puzzles as a printed worksheet, try using the puzzle as a whole class exercise on your Interactive White-board
A really useful file to have stored in your Maths library folder
Microsoft Excel required
Circle the times tables that are correct
Provide the correct answer if they are wrong.
A new set of random numbers generated every time the file is opened
51 times tables on each sheet: 2 to 12 x table in separate individual files
As an alternative to using the task as a printed worksheet, why not try involving the whole class and display a sheet on your IWB
A valuable resource to have in your Mathematics portfolio
Excel required
11 files: ( +2, +3, +4, +5 …+12)
Main image displays Addition +8
Start at a red number and draw a line that follows the correct path with the numbers increasing by 8 each time.
Move vertically or horizontally
Finish at the other red number
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
Answers provided, however there may be more than one solution
Make the puzzle more challenging by changing the two red numbers to black before you print. The pupil then has to find the start and finish points
A puzzle worksheet that will keep the pupil busy and entertained, while strengthening their number bonds
Excel required
4 files: A. The Case of the Missing Smarties. See main image
B. The Case of the Missing Marbles.
C. The Case of the Missing Conkers.
D. The Case of the Missing Iphones
Work out the answer to each question and keep a cumulative total as you go along.
Having answered the final question, look to see if the Grand Total can be found in any of the rooms. Fill in the appropriate box with the number of Smarties/Marbles that you’ve found. Place a tick in the last box if the number does not appear in any of the rooms.
The worksheet provides a new set of random numbers each time the file is opened.
Use the fn key and f9 key to change the numbers manually
The cumulative tally is provided on a separate sheet.
Use the target word to solve the challenges.
For Example:
Here is today’s target word: hippopotamus
What part of speech is the word?
What is the meaning of the word?
List all the consonants in the word
Arrange all the letters of the word into reverse alphabetical order
Rearrange the letters of the word to make three new words of at least four letters each?
How many syllables does the word have?
Can you think of two more words that contain a pp?
Make the word plural
Put the word into an interesting sentence.
10 target words are supplied with a variety of questions
Use the target word as part of a Spelling list or theme of work e.g. i before e except after c (receive,receipt…)
Use the template to create your own target word and question challenges.
Used to great effect as a lesson starter.
A selection of Roman numerals up to MD - 1500
22 puzzle pieces.
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
A master sheet of the Roman Numerals used is also included.
Synonyms for - Happy, Next, Sad, Said, Big, Went, Very, Saw.
22 pieces in the puzzle
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Conjunctions for: for - When? Why? Opinion, But… And…
22 pieces in the puzzle
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
5 puzzles
22 pieces for each puzzle
Adverbs: How? How Much? How Often? Where? When?
Positive Adverbs: Behaviour,Speech, Movement, Gesture
Adjectives: Time, Objects, People, Size, Positive Feelings, Negative Feelings.
Nouns: Abstract, Collective, Concrete, Compound, Proper, Pronoun
Verbs: Object, Emotion, Thought, Movement, Sense, Voice.
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Capital Cities of the World
22 pieces per puzzle
6 puzzles grouped in alphabetical order (A/B), (C/D/E/F/G), (H/I/J/K/L), (M/N/OP), (Q/R/ST), (U/V/W/X/Y/Z)
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Year 5 & 6 statutory words
3 Tarsia Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle.
Enlarge to A3 for ease of use.
Match and join the two parts to each word e.g. ALTH OUGH, STO MACH
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
Year 3 & 4 statutory words
3 Tarsia Puzzles
25 words in each puzzle
22 pieces in each puzzle.
Enlarge to A3 for ease of use.
Each piece of the puzzle has a question and/or answer on it.
Matching the pieces together correctly, answers to questions are revealed.
Each triangular piece fits into another, creating the perfect shape as shown on the picture template.
Match and join the two parts to each word e.g. ALTH OUGH
Print out the puzzle sheet two times. Stick one sheet on to thin cardboard.
Carefully cut out each of the individual pieces.
Use the second printout as an answer sheet.
Use a bulldog clip to bundle the pieces together safely and securely, when you are not using them.
A blank template is included so you can see what the finished shape looks like.
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Indus Valley unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- INDUS VALLEY themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Indus Valley theme
Creative Writing Prompt - Indus Valley Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Indus Valley theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Indus Valley theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Indus Valley theme
**Word Search **worksheet- Indus Valley theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your KENSUKE’S KINGDOM unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together and stick on card. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
24 Game words - In addition, use the Game Word Template option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
Homework Activities 30 minutes+ for each activity
Powerpoint Quiz - KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Adventure - Kensuke’s Kingdom theme
Spelling Worksheet Template - Type in your own Daily Target word - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Comprehension worksheet- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
**Cloze Exercise **worksheet- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
Word Search worksheet- KENSUKE’S KINGDOM theme
**Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your SPELLING unit of work.
**50 worksheets **containing 50 Yr3/4 statutory words
10 questions for each worksheet
Photocopy and distribute
Display on your IWB for individual or collaborative tasks
Create your own Word Cracker booklet.
2.** Spelling Board Game** with features that include:
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3
54 squares in total.
64 Yr 3/4 Statutory words - print for the game
Game Rules & Instructions - adapt as necessary
Word template to create your own words to use in the game
** Double Puzzles** - Use of all 108 statutory words -10 puzzles with 10 words in each puzzle - Rearrange all the jumbled letters of each word and fill in the blank grid - use the numbered letters throughout the puzzle to find the missing word/phrase - enter these in the corresponding numbered boxes at the bottom of the page.
This task makes an excellent piece of homework.
Life Cards
Lively board content
A unique collection of worksheets with something for all Year 4 abilities
Worksheets ready to print and distribute
Microsoft Excel Required
A new set of randomly produced numbers every time the file is opened - no need to photocopy pages from a text book or download from the Internet.
Files cover a broad selection of the Year 4 Maths Curriculum
Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication - up to 4 digits x8 files
Place Value x 3 files
Sequencing
Partitioning
Statistics - including Graphs and Data Handling x 9 files
Money x 7 file
Rounding x 3 files
Ordering x 2 files
Multiples x 13 files
Mental Arithmetic Tests x 10 files
Number x 5 files
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Skellig unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Skellig themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the Spelling Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. Skellig) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Skellig theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Skellig Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Skellig theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Skellig theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Skellig theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Hobbit unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- Hobbit themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the Hobbit Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. HOBBIT) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Unit Plan
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Hobbit theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- Hobbit Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- Hobbit theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- Hobbit theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- Hobbit theme
**Wordsearch **- Hobbit theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary
A unique set of activities that will engage your students focus, ignite their learning and strengthen your Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe unit of work.
**Spelling Board Game **- LWW themed words
2x A4 playing boards - join together. Enlarge to A3 for best results
54 squares on the playing board.
16 Game words - In addition, use the **Game Word Template **option to create your own words for the LWW Game
Game instructions
Game Life Cards
**Spelling Worksheet Template **- Type in your own Daily Themed Target word (e.g. LWW) - 10 questions on each sheet. Edit the questions to suit your own targets
Unit Plan
**Homework Activities x 3 ** to take around 30 minutes for each activity based on the Hobbit theme
**Creative Writing Prompt **- LWW Adventure
**Powerpoint Quiz **- LWW theme
**Comprehension **worksheet- LWW theme
**Cloze **Exercise worksheet- LWW theme
**Wordsearch **- LWW theme
**Spelling Certificate Template **- edit and use as necessary