Lesson starters: five minutes, zero fuss, and a lot more fun than you’d expect. TT Rock Stars has plenty of free ones ready to go. No prep, no panic.
All of the following lesson starters are free for TT Rock Stars subscribers:
1. Rockin' Roots PowerPoint
Launched in December 2025 in collaboration with Vocabulous, this PowerPoint, explores where maths words actually come from. At the start of each lesson, pick a word to explore, and get those minds whirring!
To access, log in and go to Downloads > Teacher Resources.
2. RockinG AND ROLLING NUMBERS
Need a quick energy lift? Hit play on our Rocking and Rolling Numbers videos. These short clips get students up, moving and chanting their way through the 2s to the 12s.
To access, head to our YouTube channel, or use the button below:
3. DESIGN YOUR OWN ROCK STAR
A calm, creative start while everyone settles in. Pens out, colouring on, and students get to make their very own TT Rock Star.
To access, head to Downloads > Teacher Resources.
4. FACT OF THE WEEK POWERPOINT
Using the heatmaps, find the times table that your class is struggling with the most. Then keep it front and centre every lesson, with our ready-made Fact of the Week PowerPoint you can display or print.
To access, head to Downloads > Teacher Resources.
