A selection of code breakers that aim to stimulate children’s minds.

Crispin Andrews introduces pupils to the art of persuasive writing. Topics also included: Persuasion texts, non fiction texts.

Just a blank map of the world for you to use in whatever way you need to use it.

This supplement was printed by The TES in March 2006 and tries to encourage pupils to take German. The articles aim to spark curiosity about the many great and varied contributions that Germans have made to the world, an understanding of how modern Germany moved from totalitarianism, and the wider benefits of curriculum projects and exchanges.

The limerick form offers pupils the chance to explore ryhthm, rhyme, structure, and humour.

This presentation is free to download using the link at the bottom of this page, thanks to funding from the Department for Transport. It is suitable for use on interactive whiteboards (or simply using powerpoint on a computer and projector) in classes of 8-11 year-olds. It takes approximately an hour to deliver. It includes: - teachers’ notes to accompany every slide, with additional information. You can print off the whole presentation, including these notes, so you can have these in front of you during the lesson - a discussion on the different ways we use roads and the pros and cons of different modes of transport - exercises to identify dangerous behaviour and hazards on roads - advice for children on staying safe as pedestrians, cyclists and in cars

They’re small and yellow, but how many in a nest? The first link is to the puzzle in PDF format and the second is to the answer.

Recipe for Barfi, an easy-to-make, traditional Diwali sweet.

Drama in schools is for teachers of drama. It is also for all those who are involved in education, including headteachers, governors, initial teacher trainers, Local Education Authority (LEA) advisers, professional theatre practitioners, and parents. Includes: Why drama in schools? Recognising good drama. Structuring drama in schools and policy, facilities and resources/

In the form of a five-step plan, Val Rutt has come up with a recipe for writing stories. Topcis also included: narrative; Story structure, flow and pace.

Ages 6 - 12Other topics covered: Numbers

Starting points and inspiration for outdoor summer maths sessions for juniors. Download includes two worksheets. Topics also included are: counting and understanding numbers.

A number of activities to use with a whole class, which can be adapted for different levels of spelling ability. Some of the activities suggest the use of individual whiteboards, but paper can be used if whiteboards are not available.

Jacquie Izard offers up a selection of toy-based picture books.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. The first link is to the puzzle in PDF format and the second is to the answer.

A re-telling of the famous story by Dinah Starkey.

Three games to help develop number skills by John Dabell.

Ideas on how to develop numeracy skills while you’re out and about in the playground and in the garden

Wesak is a Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, englightenment and death of the Buddha. These PDFs retell the story of Wesak for chldren and include suggestions for classroom activities

John Davies offers practical advice for teaching problem solving.

A brainteaser worksheet on converting decimals to fractions. The answers are given and the activity helps students to develop thinking skills. This worksheet can be displayed on the IWB or printed out and given as a handout. Suitable for KS3 and lower KS4 classes. This maths puzzle first appeared in TES Teacher magazine and looks at turning fractions to decimals.