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This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one word-search, both using characters who appear in Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible. 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 regret that I was blissfully unaware of the unfortunate typing errors recently brought to my attention but am pleased to report that these have now been duly corrected, at least, I hope so! I apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused.

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.

These files contains six word-searches each listing approximately 20 chemical elements which the student will be asked to find in the grid. There is a printable sheet for the student and a solution sheet, highlighting the names, for the teacher. To make the names easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each element 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.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Shakespeare’s “Othello”. 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 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.

This contains a selection of quotes from Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, in PowerPoint format and also in PDF. I have included a smaller version of the same quotes which I thought could be printed off and maybe used as revision cards.

This file contains one word-search, made up of 20 London landmarks. There is a printable sheet for the pupil and a solution sheet, highlighting the twenty landmarks, for the teacher. To make the names easier to locate I have highlighted the first letter of each landmark 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.

There are 14 Word-search puzzles in this file, using mainly words where suffixes have been added. On each solution page I have highlighted 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 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.

I have put together some spelling tips for just a few of those annoying words which I am sure we have all hesitated over at times in our writing! I do hope that someone will find it useful and indeed if it does gain any interest I shall endeavour to add extra words in the future. It comes in PowerPoint format and there is also a PDF version.

This file contains four word-searches, made up of European countries. To make it a little more interesting, I have included in the 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. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference. I have now also added a PPT asking for country names for the capital cities listed.

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.

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 divisions only, and the answer to each clue should be entered into the matching squares on the numbered grid. The file contains ten Cross Numbers division puzzles together with a solution sheet. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

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 criss-cross puzzle based on Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. The student will be asked to name the God or Goddess from the clues provided, and then enter these into the matching squares in the numbered grid. There is a printable sheet for the student and a solution 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 wordsearch based on Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. The student will be asked to find in the grid all the names listed. There is a printable sheet for the student and a solution 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 ten sheets of Times Tables sums, with twelve varied questions on each sheet, using tables for the numbers 2-12. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

There are twenty printable sheets in this file, each containing a partially-filled multiplication grid. The aim of the exercise is to fill in the orange vertical and horizontal headings with the numbers 1-12 so that the full puzzle may be completed. Multiplication skills and an element of logic will be necessary to complete each puzzle correctly. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.

This is my ode to the humble apostrophe! I thought it might encourage pupils to take more notice when they are out and about and perhaps to report back on all those misplaced apostrophes they are almost certainly going to find. I hope that it will be of use to someone in the community.

This file contains one criss-cross puzzle and one wordsearch, both using characters who appear in Shakespeare’s “King Lear”. 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 word-search puzzle the student must 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 word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in yellow. 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 “Hamlet”. 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 word-search puzzle the student must 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 word-search solution, I have highlighted the first letter of each name in green. I have included two versions, one in PDF and the second an Excel file, whichever is your preference.