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
Requires Microsoft Excel
A new set of numbers each and every time the file is opened
19 questions on each sheet
Valuable addition, subtraction and multiplication practise
Great as a homework or starter resource.
Suitable for KS 1
Straightforward questions and an introduction to Column Charts
Ideal as a 10 minute lesson starter, or used for homework consolidation.
5 files - Time Spent on Homework (cover image), Fishing, Scavanger Hunt, Library Book Reading and Cake Making
10 questions for each chart
A handy and valuable resource
Microsoft Excel required
Counters and dice required
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 times table individual game files
2 x landscape playing boards for each game file. Join together for 72 playing squares
Print and stick on A4 card
A new set of numbers every time a file is opened - unlimited playing boards
Colour and BW “Collect a Life Cards” ready to print and cut out
Straightforward game rules
First to reach the finish is the winner.
Land on a white square, answer the question correctly and remain on that square until your next turn
Land on a white square, answer the question incorrectly, then move back to the nearest red “Waiting Square”
Land on a yellow square, answer the question correctly and have a free throw
Land on a green square and miss a turn
Land on a blue square and collect a “Life Card” Use this card if you answer a question incorrectly and you do not need to go back to a “Waiting Square”
A fun resource to support the learning of times tables
MIcrosoft Powerpoint required
4 x Compound word puzzles - see cover image
3 x Homophone puzzles
1 x Opposite words puzzle
Print, stick on to card, cut out the 10 triangles, shuffle face up.
Arrange the triangles so that adjoining words match the task.
Once solved, repeat against the clock
Choose four words and use each one in an interesting sentence.
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened providing unlimited worksheets
Suitable for KS2
Read the information, then fill in the two data tables
Create your own questions
Examples: On which day did the most adults go to the zoo?
How long have Jack and Jill been working at the zoo?
Which animal was given the greatest quantity of food?
How many children went to the zoo during the week?
A compact resource that improves the skills of data handling
Excel required
New set of random numbers every time the file is opened - unlimited worksheets
2 files
Addition - see cover image
10 questions in three columns
Single digit + two digits between 10,99
Two digits between 10,99 + two digits between 10,99
Three digits between 100,900 + two digits between 10,99
Subtraction
10 questions in three columns
Two digits between 10,99 - one digit between 1,9
Two digits between 50,99 - two digits between 10,49
Three digits between 100,900 - two digits between 10,99
Can the students answer all the questions in a column correctly and collect the Xmas cracker at the end?
Suitable for KS1
The 12 days of Xmas Telling the Time
Draw in the hands of the clockfaces to show the correct time an event started and ended - see cover image
Time is increased by either 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes
Each time event represents one if the 12 days of Xmas
2 activities on each A4 landscape page
A very visual Time skills resource that is ideal as a lesson starter
Printouts make an interesting and colourful wall display too.
MIcrosoft Excel required
A new set of random numbers every time the file is opened
6 files - addtion and subtraction - 8 questions on each page - African Animals, Clothes and Household items themes
Files 1, 2 and 3 - Addition - add up the single digit numbers for each picture item and write the answer in the box - see cover image
Colour in the pictures
Files 4 , 5 and 6 - Subtraction - take away the second and subsequent numbers (single digits) from the first two digit number in the box e.g. 45 - 7 - 4 - 3 -2 -8 for each picture item
Colour in the pictures
A fun resource that strengthens the skills of basic addition and subtraction
Microsoft Excel required
Two copies of the 2 to 12 times table - see cover image - each card measures 9cmx3cm
Two copies of the 2 to 12 times table answers
One copy of the times table answer in WORDS 2 to 144
Print out, stick on to card and cut out all the times tables and answers
Decide on which times table(s) you want to use and spread the cards out face down.
The player has to try and remember where the cards are and pick up two cards the same
The player with the most pairs of cards at the end is the winner.
You can have many variations of the game.
Example: you might just want to use the answers or combine the questions and answers. A player would have to remember where the cards are and match the two e.g. 2x8 and 16 …
You might like to try the answers to be in words
Try mixing different times tables together
Endless fun and improves the students times table knowledge quickly.
Microsoft Excel required
New set of questions every time the file is opened
4 separate files.
a. All the numbers are in block lettering that spells PLACE VALUE - see cover image . Make up your own place value questions. For example What is the highest and lowest number in the letter P?.. Shade in all the numbers that have the highest Thousand value in the letter A and U…
b. Make highest and lowest numbers using place value (3 different groups on each A4 page)
Extension - Write down the number made in words
c. Number partitioning and value of underlined digits.
Extension - Write the whole numbers down in words
d. Rounding to nearest 10, 100 and 1000 - 26 questions
A straightforward and invaluable fun resource that increases the students Place Value knowledge and skills quickly
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of numbers every time the file is opened
2 differentiated files - 1. Standard - single digit see image cover
2. Up Level (challenging)- 2 random digits between 10 and 20 including times between 2 and 5 for the last number.
30 different theme worksheets - 2 different challenges on each A4 page
60 puzzles in total
Standard puzzles include Soccer - Basketball - Busy Bee - Car Race - Cat and Mouse - Golf Hole - Mouse and Cheese - Pirate Treasure - Rabbit Burrow - BIrd’s Nest.
In addition, the Up Level file has a further 20 puzzles that include: Darts, Snooker, Aircraft Landing, Fishing, Train Arrival, Runner, Sheep Round up, Police Chase and Ten pin Bowling.
Help the object reach the target successfully by keeping an accurate cumulative TALLY - the final answer should equal the number inside the square- see cover image
Print and distribute
Students can identify any incorrect calculations at the end and self correct.
Try the activity working and collaborating in pairs.
Excellent activity for calculator use too.
Display on your whiteboard for a whole class exercise - first to finish?
This resource has unlimited use and challenges all KS1-KS2 ability levels
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required.
2 x A4 landscape boards - enlarge to A3 for best results and join together
54 game squares. 32 homophone starter words provided.
Word template to create and print your own words to be included in the game.
Spelling game rules.
Be the first player to reach the finish safely.
A versatile and pro active resource that boosts Homophone knowledge and understanding.
Also included 72 word Homonym Wordsearch worksheet
Also included 78 Homophone Word Playing Cards (6 per A4 sheet) - print, stick on cardboard and cut out to play SNAP and CONCENTRATION
Micfosoft Excel required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened - unlimited worksheets
Suitable for KS2
Convert seconds to minutes, minutes to seconds, minutes to hours and hours to days
Also included are 5 Time Conversion word problems e.g. Bill spent 190 hours on holiday. How many days is that?
Lots of variety and challenges in this resource
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened - unlimited game boards
Suitable for KS1
3 Game files
1.) Single digit add single digit
2.) Two digits between 10 and 20 subtract single digit
3.) Two digits up to 100 add or subtract a single digit.
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Enlarge to A3 for best results. Print, stick onto card and laminate
Roll the dice, move the required number of squares and if the answer is correct, wait on that square until your next go.
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, b&W or colour) 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
Print for the students to take home and play with mum and dad
A great resource that can be used at any time
Microsoft Excel, dice and counters required
A new set of questions every time the file is opened
3 separate games: 2, 5 and 10 TIMES TABLE
The playing board consists of 2x A4 landscape pieces of paper (join them together) for a total of 74 playing squares
Enlarge to A3 for best results, stick onto card and laminate
Roll the dice, move the required number of squares and if the answer is correct, remain on that square until the next go
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 choice of b&w or colour) 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
A fun and stimulating resource to practice and remember times table skills
REMEMBER - REGULAR REVISION REALLY REGISTERS
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of data every time the file is opened
7 different topics of data ideal for making line and column graphs
Plant growth, Daily temperatures, Pages read, Favourite colours
Favourite food, Favourite board game, Favourite footbal team
Use the data also, to create your own problem solving questions: highest, lowest, ordering…
Project on the whiteboard or photocopy and distribute
A versatile and visual resource which the students really enjoy working on
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 questions every time the fies are opened
Suitable for Years 3,4,5 and 6
4 files
a. 12 hour Time: 10 word problem questions using" before" and “after” o’clock
6 clockfaces - draw the hour and minute hand to show the correct 12 hour time
b. 24 hour Time: 10 word problem questions using" before" and “after” o’clock
6 clockfaces - draw the hour and minute hand to show the correct 24 hour time
c. 12x 12 hour clockfaces - draw the hour and minute hands to show the correct time
d. 12 x 24 hour clockfaces - draw the hour and minute hands to show the correct time
An essential resource to have in your Time worksheet portfolio
Microsoft Excel required
A new set of numbers every time the file is opened
2 different resources on the A4 sheet
It’s feeding time at the London Zoo and data has been provided on the feeding of six species of animal. See cover image.
Use the information to decide what questions you are going to ask the students.
A data table showing the number of Adults and Children that visited the zoo on each day of the week (inc weekends) and the number of Ice Creams, Drinks and bags of Popcorn that were eaten and drunk.
Once again, use the data to formulate your own questions. A Totals column is provided on the data table to start you off.
A really valuable resource to have at your finger tips.
Microsoft Excel, counters and dice required
A new set of questions every time the fie is opened
Division questions with remainders
Print two A4 landscape game boards (enlarge to A3 for best results)and join together - 74 squares in total
Answer a question correctly and stay on that square
Answer a question incorrectly and move back to a Waiting square
Land on a yellow square, answer the question correctly and move forward 2 squares
Land on a green square and have a free throw
Land on a Collect a Life Card, (cards provided) collect a card and use it if you answer a question incorrectly
Be the first to reach the finish
An invaluable resource to practice division - numbers between 20 and 50 divided by numbers up to 9