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We are committed to promoting creative thinking, cross curricula learning, emotional intelligence and mindfulness to children of all ages. The future is here.
This fantastic, fun, challenging, cross-curricula lesson is packed with learning and has elements of: computing, history, writing and speaking and listening, built into a lesson centred around independent learning and research. Children will be using and applying the historical learning they acquire creatively, as they work through the challenges of the lesson. An optional competitive element, combined with the fun of potentially becoming a Time Detective (and earning a Time Detective badge) create added motivation and increased engagement towards the learning. Children research in a holistic way building up a bigger picture of life the time period and then present their creations providing you with an assessment opportunity and a chance to decide the winners. The lesson ideal for either the beginning, middle or end of a history topic or unit. Can be done in an hour but better over two, contains starter and plenary. Made for KS2 but accessible to more able KS1 and less able KS3
This fantastic, fun, challenging, cross-curricula lesson is packed with learning and has elements of: computing, history, writing and speaking and listening, built into a lesson centred around independent learning and research. Children will be using and applying the historical learning they acquire creatively, as they work through the challenges of the lesson. An optional competitive element, combined with the fun of potentially becoming a Time Detective (and earning a Time Detective badge) create added motivation and increased engagement towards the learning. Children research in a holistic way building up a bigger picture of life the time period and then present their creations providing you with an assessment opportunity and a chance to decide the winners. The lesson ideal for either the beginning, middle or end of a history topic or unit. Can be done in an hour but better over two, contains starter and plenary. Made for KS2 but accessible to more able KS1 and less able KS3
Complete lesson with starter, teaching input and peer-assessment based plenary all on the included PowerPoint. Children discuss, plan and then create writing based upon an inspiring, historical story starter writing prompt. The planning sheet asks thought provoking questions ensuring an original, well thought out piece of cross-curricula writing that is full of their own ideas. Other writing genres can also be applied to the plan. Suitable for big writing, creative writing, assessment, moderation or just a regular English lesson. There is also a creative drawing sheet included and lined writing sheet. Variable length: can be done in 1 hr or extended to nearer 2 hrs if required. Children will also practice empathy skills and have the opportunity to demonstrate their historical knowledge.
This fantastic, fun, challenging, cross-curricula lesson is packed with learning and has elements of: computing, history, writing and speaking and listening, built into a lesson centred around independent learning and research. Children will be using and applying the historical learning they acquire creatively, as they work through the challenges of the lesson. An optional competitive element, combined with the fun of potentially becoming a Time Detective (and earning a Time Detective badge) create added motivation and increased engagement towards the learning. Children research in a holistic way building up a bigger picture of life the time period and then present their creations providing you with an assessment opportunity and a chance to decide the winners. The lesson ideal for either the beginning, middle or end of a history topic or unit. Can be done in an hour but better over two, contains starter and plenary. Made for KS2 but accessible to more able KS1 and less able KS3
This fantastic, fun, challenging, cross-curricula lesson is packed with learning and has elements of: computing, history, writing and speaking and listening, built into a lesson centred around independent learning and research. Children will be using and applying the historical learning they acquire creatively, as they work through the challenges of the lesson. An optional competitive element, combined with the fun of potentially becoming a Time Detective (and earning a Time Detective badge) create added motivation and increased engagement towards the learning. Children research in a holistic way building up a bigger picture of life the time period and then present their creations providing you with an assessment opportunity and a chance to decide the winners. The lesson ideal for either the beginning, middle or end of a history topic or unit. Can be done in an hour but better over two, contains starter and plenary. Made for KS2 but accessible to more able KS1 and less able KS3
This fantastic, fun, challenging, cross-curricula lesson is packed with learning and has elements of: computing, history, writing and speaking and listening, built into a lesson centred around independent learning and research. Children will be using and applying the historical learning they acquire creatively, as they work through the challenges of the lesson. An optional competitive element, combined with the fun of potentially becoming a Time Detective (and earning a Time Detective badge) create added motivation and increased engagement towards the learning. Children research in a holistic way building up a bigger picture of life the time period and then present their creations providing you with an assessment opportunity and a chance to decide the winners. The lesson ideal for either the beginning, middle or end of a history topic or unit. Can be done in an hour but better over two, contains starter and plenary. Made for KS2 but accessible to more able KS1 and less able KS3
These resources can also be purchased as part of our KS2 Mayan Civilization Resources: Creative Cross-Curricula Topic Pack Bonus Edition. For a minimal extra investment you can receive a huge amount of extra learning, worksheets and activities for your class.
This KS2 Early Islamic Civilization cross-curricular bundle is a great place to start exploring this fascinating era of history.
These truly engaging lessons are designed to be flexible in length to easily slot into your planning. They are genuinely enjoyable for children and will inspire them to want to learn more about this hard-to-teach area of history.
Up to 3 art lessons including: PowerPoint, colour instructions (for the children), self assessment plenary sheet, extra writing activity (for any early finishers) and teachers' notes.
Easy to teach as the instructions add an element of reading comprehension, simply hand them the instructions and see if they can figure out what to do - developing lots of thinking and teamwork skills (alternative approaches are also suggested in teachers' notes).
2 - 3 separate lessons in 1 - as the artwork is created in stages with potentially fantastic end results perfect for displays.
Children will communicate feelings and moods with colour, practice numerous art techniques, experiment before committing to their finished work and reflect on their success, all with commonly found art materials in primary schools.
Multiple options for the materials used you don't need to exactly follow the suggestions - this is explained in the teachers' notes.
This cross-curricular learning pack for KS2 will provide you with at least a whole day of meaningful and highly enjoyable learning all about Guy Fawkes, bonfire night, fireworks and the gunpowder plot. Everything you need is here - just print and teach.
Flexible teaching and learning - lots of options! Designed to last a whole day (at least) and involving Maths, English and Topic based lessons, but can be used for discrete lessons and dipped in and out of if you prefer - if all work is completed then the pack could provide up to 2 whole days of bonfire night based learning.
Contains:
- Lesson 1: Establishing the history and context of Bonfire Night and allowing children to explore and learn independently and in a holistic way culminating in an optional speaking and listening activity.
- Lesson 2: Your class' ideas and knowledge from lesson 1 will be tested as they discuss, plan and then creatively write about a highly engaging firework night related activity that they are guaranteed to love.
- Lesson 3: Super fun Maths lesson with 2 levels of differentiation PLUS a speial sheet that enables you to add precise levels of differentiation that exactly match your class' current ability making this highly engaging lesson accessible to every age range in KS2 or HA yr2. Multiple extension options included in each sheet too.
- Lesson 4 (optional - other options below): PSHE, Topic, Art and Writing all combine into this creative, cross-curricula learning experience.
- Teachers' Notes including useful website links and other information.
Extra Lessons/Activities for added value and flexibility:
- Custom, professionally designed colouring sheet
- Creative thinking and art based activity sheet
- Fireworks art activity
- An extra creative thinking, writing and art activity that will keep your class busy for 30 - 60 mins depending on your class!
Super Value: 11 worksheets in total, with lots of extension options meaning hours of cross-curricular learning included.
We love this pack and cannot wait to teach it ourselves!
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This mini-colouring book has 9 pages, each with a full size A4 colouring/creative activity to do with the Mayans.
Some have an extra dimension of creative thinking required to complete as well.
Each page is relevant to the Mayan civilization, its culture and characteristics.
Extremely useful to have up your sleeve and can be used as the basis for art lessons as well.
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Complete lesson with easy to understand instructions and photocopiable mask templates. Simple everyday art resources are used creatively to create awesome masks your class will love, that are great for display or to inspire and compliment cross-curricula drama and writing. Starter, teaching input and reflective self-evaluation plenary worksheets are all included, plus an optional writing activity for early finishers. Included PowerPoint teaches children about Stone Age hair and hygiene, putting the lesson within an easily understandable historical context. Part of a 6 lesson complete unit of Stone Age art and design/DT available to buy from the TES.
Hours of engaging, cross-curricula learning for your class containing dozens of Mayan activities.
5 separate lesson packs (each between 2 hrs and 3 lessons long) plus a mini-Mayan colouring book.
Contains:
- Chichen Itza Art lesson (up to 3 lessons)
- Create your own Mayan creative/big writing stimuli (up to 3 lessons)
- Mayan Scary day creative/big writing stimuli lesson (2 hours)
- Mayan Time Detectives (holistic research-2 hours)
- Mayan Time Detectives Clothing and Possessions (2 hours)
- Mini Mayan colouring book
Every lesson comes with full teachers' notes and everything you need to teach the lesson.
Lots of opportunities for gaining new knowledge, demonstrating existing knowledge and using and applying learning creatively.
For more information on each lesson see individual listings on TES.
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This 6 lesson unit comes with an editable MTP plus 6 separate lesson packs. We have endeavoured to use: new, unconventional, creative and modern ideas that will really engage children, but also use familiar materials for teachers that are common to all schools or easy to obtain.
Children will build, discuss, design, plan, create and evaluate throughout, as they construct 3D models including a flint axe, a mask and a Stone Age cave. 2D art includes an impressive Skara Brae scene and a lesson full of experimentation involving studying animal fur. Every lesson has some cross-curricula elements including: reading comprehension, writing, and of course history plus they all come with a custom reflective self-evaluation sheet, all designed to perfectly compliment the new 2014 curriculum.
This whole unit is easy to teach, rewarding and will provide many items that children will treasure for a long time. Adaptable for KS1.
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If you are teaching Stone Age to Iron Age then this versatile bundle will slot easily into your planning and provide you with a wealth of engaging, creative and cross-curricular resources that your class will love!
Includes a bestselling and top-rated complete 6 lesson Art and DT unit plus a rich variety of other cross-curricular resources.
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12 complete lesson packs containing everything you need to begin the teaching of ancient civilizations.
Each lesson will last for a few hours at least! This will provide you with a vast amount of independent learning that your class will thank you for as contained within are some truly engaging learning experiences.
Civilizations covered include Ancient Sumer, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt and The Shang Dynasty of Ancient China.
SAVE 36% - Hours of engaging, cross-curricula learning for your class containing dozens of Mayan activities
7 separate lesson packs plus an assortment of other useful Mayan related activities and sheets
Contains:
- Chichen Itza Art lesson (up to 3 lessons)
- Create your own Mayan creative/big writing stimuli (up to 3 lessons)
- Mayan scary day creative/big writing stimuli lesson (2 hours)
- Mayan Time Detectives (holistic research-2 hours)
- Mayan Time Detectives clothing and possessions (2 hours)
- Mayan calendars 1-2hrs
- Mayan hieroglyphics 1hr-90mins
- Mini-Mayan colouring book
- 2 word search activities + answers
- Mayan bordered writing and blank pages
Lessons come with full teachers' notes (except Mayan calendars) and everything you need to teach the lesson
See individual listings on the TES for more information, or view our full range of over 188 Gold Standard TES Resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TheFutureTeacherFoundation
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Designed so that you are never stuck for another idea for a primary art lesson ever again in your career - and at a massive discount!
Everything is ready-to-teach and super easy for any teacher, and all the activities and lessons will be loved by any primary age children.
Lessons cover a wide range of topics, skills and materials which means that they can be taught at any time of a school year or easily adapted to meet your planning, topic or learning focus.
Buy with confidence from a bestselling TES Gold Tiered Author
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This resource bundle contains 10 separate lesson packs plus a 7 worksheet activity pack. The packs' lengths range between 2 hrs and 3 lessons meaning that this package has the potential to contain up to 25 hours of Stone Age themed learning for your class.
Everything needed for each lesson is included including teachers' notes.
Contains:
- a 6 lesson complete Art/DT unit + MTP
- a time detectives lesson which looks at the era holistically
- a time detectives lesson focusing on clothing and possessions
- a creative/big writing stimuli lesson requiring children to create their own Stone Age person
- a creative/big writing stimuli lesson centred around an imagined scary day
- a 7 worksheet creative activity pack perfect for basing lessons upon or filling those spare moments in class with topic related activities.
For more information on each lesson see the individual description pages.
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