This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Charles Dickens’ work “A Christmas Carol”. In the criss-cross puzzle the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the wordsearch puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the wordsearch solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

In the first file I have created 56 random lists of two digit addition questions, all resulting in only two digit answers and none of which include carrying. The second file contains 150 random lists of two digit addition questions, but this time they all involve carrying. There are two types of printable formats, the first intended as a question sheet asking the pupils to write the answers as sums into their exercise books. With the second version the answers may be written directly onto the worksheet. Once you have chosen which version you want to use, enter a list number in the yellow box to produce an A4 sheet of 12 questions - the yellow box and surrounding area will not be displayed in the print-out and I have left the title cells unlocked so that you may re-name if required. I have included numbers list sheets allowing you to highlight each list every time you print a newly generated question sheet, making it easy for you to keep a record of the lists you have already used. There are also answers sheets. For those who would prefer the convenience of having all the sheets immediately visible and ready the print, or simply do not like Excel, I have now added PDF versions. I have also included 56 worksheets of Two Digit Subtractions. If these are favourably received I will be happy to do the same with those worksheets that involve carrying. pssg1955@gmail.com

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. In the criss-cross puzzle the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the wordsearch puzzle the student needs to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. To make the answers easier to locate in the wordsearch solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in red. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains one word-search, made up of words relating to the fun activities and traditions we enjoy during the Christmas season. As a little extra I have also asked the pupil to pick from the list two proper nouns and one adjective. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet for the teacher, highlighting the first letter of each word in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two words running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains three word-searches, and have been created using words which students would have become familiar with during their lessons about the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. There is a printable sheet for the pupils and a solution sheet highlighting the sixteen words in each puzzle for the teacher. To make the words easier to locate on the solution sheet I have highlighted the first letter of each word in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two words running in different directions.

These worksheets are each made up of 12 assorted four-digit column subtractions which should be completed by calculating and inserting the missing numbers. There are 12 printable sheets together with solutions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

I have put together a batch of my resources which I hope will be useful for parents at this time.

This file contains ten wordsearches all made up of adverbs. In each puzzle the student will be asked to find in the grid the fifteen adverbs listed. There are printable sheets for the student and there is a solutions sheet for the teacher. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains one crossword and one wordsearch, using characters etc from Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island”. In the crossword the student will be asked to name the characters etc from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the wordsearch puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the wordsearch solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference

Each file contains five puzzles all related to capital cities of the world. In the word-search puzzle the pupil has to find in the grid all the capital cities listed. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet for the teacher - to make the answers easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each city in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two cities running in different directions. In the spiral puzzles the pupils will be asked to enter the capital city for each country listed, with the last letter of each answer forming the first letter of the next. Again I have included solution sheets for the teacher. There are two versions of each, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains four worksheets of random multiplications. Each test begins with a blank sheet and after entering X into the blue square the first question will appear. Once all 30 questions have been answered the score will automatically appear, together with the time taken.

Each file contains three puzzles all related to Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. In the Criss-Cross Puzzles the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the word-search puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

I am sure that everyone has at some time hesitated before writing the words PRACTICE or PRACTISE into a sentence. Here are some tips for students, together with a small exercise to test their understanding of the difference. There are two versions, PowerPoint and PDF, whichever is your preference.

This file contains two word-searches, made up of countries in North America. To make it a little more interesting, I have included in the word list below the grid the capital city for each country, together with its flag. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet, highlighting the fourteen countries in each puzzle, for the teacher. To make the names easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each country in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions.

Like the earlier Cross Numbers, these puzzles are designed in the same way as a traditional crossword but using numbers instead of words. This time I have used multiplications only, and the answer to each clue should be entered into the matching squares on the numbered grid. The file contains ten Cross Multiplication puzzles together with a solution sheet. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

For these puzzles I have again used words on the latest list from the National Curriculum 2014 for years 3-4. There are 5 Criss-cross puzzles, all with a list of at least 20 words which need to be fitted into a grid, the aim being that pupils will not only become familiar with the new words but they will also be required to use a degree of logic to complete the puzzles. . I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This Easter Quiz comes in two formats. When using the first sheet, the answers can be entered directly onto the computer. It begins with a blank sheet and after entering EASTER into the green square the first of the 20 Easter-themed questions will appear. The second sheet is a printable version of the quiz for use as an end-of-term class exercise. I have also included a PDF version of the printable sheet, whichever is your preference. ** I have since included a PowerPoint version.

For these puzzles I have again used words on the latest list from the National Curriculum 2014 for years 5-6. There are 5 Criss-cross puzzles, all with a list of 20 words which need to be fitted into a grid, the aim being that pupils will not only become familiar with the new words but they will also be required to use a degree of logic to complete the puzzles. . I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. In the criss-cross puzzle the student will be asked to name the characters from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. In the wordsearch puzzle the student has to find in the grid all the characters listed. For both puzzles, there is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet for the teacher. As usual, to make the answers easier to locate in the word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow, or orange when the letter begins two names running in different directions. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

The object of this exercise is to name the capital cities for the countries listed. Each test begins with a blank sheet and after entering X into the blue square the first country will appear, the city can then be selected from a drop-down list of five names. Once all 20 capital cities have been chosen the score will automatically come into view, together with the time taken. The file contains ten worksheets.