This year, I wanted to create a SATs revision resource that was clear, engaging, and genuinely useful for my Year 6 pupils — but I also wanted to save myself hours of formatting and planning. So I tried something new. I combined Microsoft Copilot for the content and Adobe Express for the design, and the whole process turned out to be smoother, faster, and far more creative than I expected.
Here’s how I did it.
Starting with Copilot: My Planning Partner
Instead of beginning with a blank page, I asked Copilot to help me map out the structure of a Year 6 Maths revision booklet. Within moments, I had a full outline covering:
Place value
Arithmetic
Fractions
Decimals and percentages
Ratio and proportion
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
Copilot didn’t just list topics — it generated key knowledge, worked examples, and practice questions for each section. That gave me a solid foundation to build on, and I could tweak the wording to match the way I teach.
It also surprised me by suggesting design ideas: colour palettes, layout styles, icon choices, and even how to structure boxes for “Key Knowledge” and “Worked Examples.” It felt like having a content writer and a design consultant sitting next to me.
Designing in Adobe Express: Bringing the Booklet to Life
Once the content was ready, I moved everything into Adobe Express. This is where the booklet really started to take shape.
✔ Creating clean, colourful information boxes
Using shapes and background options, I built clear sections that help pupils quickly spot important information.
✔ Keeping layouts consistent
Duplicating shapes and text boxes meant every page followed the same structure. It made the booklet look professional without needing advanced design skills.
✔ Adding icons and visual cues
Simple maths icons and colour coding helped break up the text and make the resource more inviting.
✔ Exporting a polished, print‑ready booklet
In just a few clicks, I had a finished resource ready for class, homework packs, and digital sharing.
Why This Workflow Worked So Well for Me
Using Copilot and Adobe Express together gave me:
Speed — I spent far less time drafting and formatting.
Clarity — The explanations and examples were clean and easy to adapt.
Creativity — Adobe Express made it simple to design something visually appealing.
Consistency — Every page followed the same style, which helps pupils navigate the booklet.
Flexibility — I can update or expand the resource whenever I need to.
Most importantly, the final booklet feels modern, accessible, and genuinely supportive for pupils preparing for SATs.
To access my SATs Revision Guide:
What I’m Planning Next
After finishing the SATs revision booklet, my next project is something I’m really excited about: creating Widgit‑style symbol cards for a Learning Resource Base. These will support pupils who benefit from visual communication, structured routines, and simplified language.
I’m planning to use the same workflow — Copilot to help me generate clear, accessible text and Adobe Express to design the cards with consistent colours, symbols, and layouts. My goal is to build a bank of visual supports that includes:
Key vocabulary cards
Emotion and behaviour prompts
Step‑by‑step task sequences
Visual timetables
Topic‑specific symbol cards
By combining Copilot’s ability to simplify and structure language with Adobe Express’s design tools, I’m hoping to create a set of resources that are not only functional but also visually engaging and easy for staff to adapt.