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We create outstanding learning experiences that engage and excite children in their schoolwork and make teachers' lives easier by saving them precious time, enabling a better work/life balance. We are committed to promoting creative thinking, cross curricula learning, emotional intelligence and mindfulness to children of all ages. The future is here.

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We create outstanding learning experiences that engage and excite children in their schoolwork and make teachers' lives easier by saving them precious time, enabling a better work/life balance. We are committed to promoting creative thinking, cross curricula learning, emotional intelligence and mindfulness to children of all ages. The future is here.
Imagine a New Sea Creature/Monster! Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Imagine a New Sea Creature/Monster! Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre

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Suitable for any seas and oceans or nature based study/topic - or for simply an inspiring writing lesson! This complete, engaging and imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children discuss ideas and then plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity plus 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but suitable for more able KS1 and KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome.
KS2 Anglo-Saxon Clothing and Possessions Time Detectives Complete Lesson Pack
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KS2 Anglo-Saxon Clothing and Possessions Time Detectives Complete Lesson Pack

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This fun yet challenging, cross-curricula lesson has elements of: computing, history and writing, all built into a lesson centred around independent learning. Children will complete a series of engaging tasks including labelling a graphic of an Anglo-Saxon man with researched information on clothing and possessions, learning what a person from that time may have owned and building their understanding of life was really like in the time period. They then complete 3 written activities and an extension activity based upon that knowledge they have gained. Activities include framing historically-valid questions, critical thinking and drawing comparisons: all aspects of the new 2014 curriculum. The activities are designed to elicit a deeper level of thought and understanding of the era. Can be taught as two separate hour long lessons but better over one longer session, contains starter and plenary, made for KS2 but accessible to higher ability KS1 and lower ability KS3.
KS2 Vikings Clothing and Possessions Time Detectives Complete Lesson Pack
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KS2 Vikings Clothing and Possessions Time Detectives Complete Lesson Pack

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This fun yet challenging, cross-curricula lesson has elements of: computing, history and writing, all built into a lesson centred around independent learning. Children will complete a series of engaging tasks including labelling a graphic of a Viking with researched information on clothing and possessions, learning what a person from that time may have owned and building their understanding of life was really like in the time period. They then complete 3 written activities and an extension activity based upon that knowledge they have gained. Activities include framing historically-valid questions, critical thinking and drawing comparisons: all aspects of the new 2014 curriculum. The activities are designed to elicit a deeper level of thought and understanding of the era. Can be taught as two separate hour long lessons but better over one longer session, contains starter and plenary, made for KS2 but accessible to higher ability KS1 and lower ability KS3
Fun Mammal Writing Lesson. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Fun Mammal Writing Lesson. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre

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Suitable for any animal or nature based study/topic - or for simply an inspiring writing lesson! This is a complete, engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children discuss ideas and then plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity & 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome.
Inspiring Polar Animal Creative Writing or Big Writing Lesson VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Inspiring Polar Animal Creative Writing or Big Writing Lesson VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre

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Great for any arctic, polar or animal based topics. This lesson is a complete, engaging & imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children discuss ideas and then plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity é 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome
Mayan Civilization Colouring Book with added Creativity Enhancing Activities!
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Mayan Civilization Colouring Book with added Creativity Enhancing Activities!

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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. All images either sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf.
KS2 Mayan Civilization Resources: Creative Cross-Curricula Topic Pack
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KS2 Mayan Civilization Resources: Creative Cross-Curricula Topic Pack

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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. Images either sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf and copyrighted.
KS2 Stone Age Resources: Creative Cross-Curricula Topic Pack
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KS2 Stone Age Resources: Creative Cross-Curricula Topic Pack

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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. All images either sourced from openclipart.org or copyright owned by tftf.
KS2 Grammar Resources and KS2 Spelling Lessons BUNDLE
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KS2 Grammar Resources and KS2 Spelling Lessons BUNDLE

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This resource contains 6 complete lessons worth £8 separately including everything needed to teach the objective – just print and teach - perfect for introductory lessons, end of term refreshers, interventions and much more. Designed to meet the statutory requirements of the new national curriculum for English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. All lessons are easy to teach and have starter, PowerPoint teaching input, plenary, worksheets, differentiation, answers (where required) and teachers’ notes. Learning objectives/lessons include: - indicating degrees of possibility using modal verbs - indicating degrees of possibility using adverbs - re verb prefixes - dis verb prefixes - de verb prefixes - mis verb prefixes These lessons have been designed to turn what could be quite dry and dull learning objectives, into engaging learning experiences. Your class will expand their vocabularies and learn how to apply these techniques and words into their own writing. Please view our complete range of bestselling resources by copying and pasting this link... https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TheFutureTeacherFoundation All images either sourced from creative commons C.O or owned by tftf.
CAPITAL LETTERS 26 EYFS or KS1 Handwriting Practice A4 Sheets of the Complete Alphabet  from A-Z
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CAPITAL LETTERS 26 EYFS or KS1 Handwriting Practice A4 Sheets of the Complete Alphabet from A-Z

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The whole alphabet of capital letters neatly laid out over 26 A4 size handwriting practice sheets. Hours of handwriting practice to have up your sleeve and help rapidly improve your class' handwriting. Could also be used for homework. Each letter has its own page and the sheets focus on developing the formation of standard capital letters. Suitable for all ages and stages that need help with basic letter formation including nursery, SEN, KS2 or EAL children. All images sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf.
52 Pages of  EYFS or KS1 Handwriting Practice A4 Sheets of the Complete Alphabet from A-Z
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52 Pages of EYFS or KS1 Handwriting Practice A4 Sheets of the Complete Alphabet from A-Z

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The whole alphabet of capital and lower case letters neatly laid out over 52 A4 size handwriting practice sheets. Hours of handwriting practice to have up your sleeve and help rapidly improve your class' handwriting. Could also be used for homework. Each letter has its own page and the sheets focus on developing the formation of non-cursive lower case letters and standard capital letters. Suitable for all ages and stages that need help with basic letter formation including nursery, SEN, KS2 or EAL children. All images sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf.
Well Being & Mental Health Pack for Primary Pupils. Calming, PSHE, SEAL Mindfulness Bundle SAVE 25%
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Well Being & Mental Health Pack for Primary Pupils. Calming, PSHE, SEAL Mindfulness Bundle SAVE 25%

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Save 25% off the separate selling price by purchasing this huge bundle of primary age resources that will reap benefits for you and your classes for years to come. Teach essential life skills that also create a harmonious classroom with a 6 unit friendship skills complete unit plus further complete lessons on empathy, coping with anger and self-esteem including identifying areas of development. Bundle also contains both of our popular Mindfulness Colouring Books for Children (one of which has been recommended by the TES Resource team with a 5 star rating - and the other is easily just as good if not better!) over 80 pages of professional, stylish and calming colouring. These books go hand-in-hand with our professionally produced guided meditation relaxation audio which is also included. Get your class to close their eyes as they are taken on a spoken word guided visualisation journey set to relaxation music - perefct for calming a class after break time or any other over-excitement. Relaxation audio also included by itself. The final product is a personal favourite of ours entitled Mindfulness Colouring and Creativty Book for Children. Taking inspiration from the anti-colouring books but focusing on enhancing and developing specific creative thinking abilities in children of all ages with fun artistic challenges that your class will love. Hours upon hours of engaging, creative, calming and beautiful learning that will last a lifetime for your class. All images either soured via CCO 1.0 Universal license, from openclipart.org or owned by tftf. Music licensed by creator for this product. Spoken word and resources copyright tftf.
Year 3 SPaG Pack
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Year 3 SPaG Pack

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3 x complete lessons designed for year 3 grammar, spelling and writing bundled at a discount together in an easy access format with EVERYTHING you need included.
Friendship Skills - Engaging & Potentially Beautiful KS2 PSHE and SEAL Complete Lesson
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Friendship Skills - Engaging & Potentially Beautiful KS2 PSHE and SEAL Complete Lesson

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Children will learn how to maintain friendships when circumstances change. Starter, plenary, learning activity introductions, linked videos and questioning all included on the PowerPoint. Main learning activity involves children writing to each other in a way that could be treasured for a very long time by the children - creating a memorable and magical lesson full of very useful learning for their future lives.
KS2 Bronze Age Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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KS2 Bronze Age Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)

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A complete, engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children view PowerPoint then discuss ideas and plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity plus 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options in the teachers' notes for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome. Children will need some historical knowledge of the era.
KS2 Anglo Saxon Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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KS2 Anglo Saxon Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)

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A complete, engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children view PowerPoint then discuss ideas and plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity plus 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options in the teachers' notes for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome. Children will need some historical knowledge of the era.
Ancient Greece Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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Ancient Greece Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)

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A complete, engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children view PowerPoint then discuss ideas and plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity plus 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options in the teachers' notes for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome. Children will need some historical knowledge of the era.
Earth's Structure Art Cross-Curricula KS2 Adaptable for KS1. Differentiated  Great for Display
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Earth's Structure Art Cross-Curricula KS2 Adaptable for KS1. Differentiated Great for Display

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This fun yet challenging art lesson involves children making creative and artistic decisions that match materials and their effects to a purpose. Children learn about the layers and structure of the Earth through linked videos and web resources and then discuss, plan and create potentially stunning pieces of art. Starter, teaching input, differentiated examples and reflective self-evaluation sheets included, plus writing activity for early finishers. Designed as a final part of a 6 lesson art & DT unit (available to buy from the TES) intended to match Space topics or learning, but will work as a stand-alone discrete lesson.
Ancient Egypt Writing Activity. Creative Writing or Big Writing inc VCOP Audience Purpose Genre
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Ancient Egypt Writing Activity. Creative Writing or Big Writing inc VCOP Audience Purpose Genre

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Engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. On the PowerPoint children are taught how to generate original ideas by adapting existing knowledge and references they have into something new. This knowledge is then discussed with a partner and used to fill in a detailed custom planning sheet which enables a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to meet the new 2014 curriculum. Optional paragraph planning sheet, 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used in KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome.
KS2 Romans Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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KS2 Romans Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)

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A complete, engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children view PowerPoint then discuss ideas and plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable a wealth of ideas to be generated for the writing. Planning sheet has space for 5 sense descriptions, VCOP elements and purpose, audience and genre notes to help meet the new 2014 curriculum. Starter activity plus 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that this lesson's length is flexible and could easily last for 2 hours if you wanted it to and comes with 3 different options in the teachers' notes for delivery over 1,2 or 3 lessons. Lesson is aimed at KS2 but can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome. Children will need some historical knowledge of the era.