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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.
KS2 Shang Dynasty of Ancient China Engaging Cross-Curricula Big Writing or Creative Writing Lesson
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KS2 Shang Dynasty of Ancient China Engaging Cross-Curricula Big Writing or Creative Writing Lesson

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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.
KS2 Ancient Greece. Engaging and Inspiring Independent Learning Based Time Detectives Lesson
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KS2 Ancient Greece. Engaging and Inspiring Independent Learning Based Time Detectives Lesson

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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
KS2 Stone Age Art and DT 6 Lesson COMPLETE Cross-Curricula Unit. Highly Creative, Original and Fun.
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KS2 Stone Age Art and DT 6 Lesson COMPLETE Cross-Curricula Unit. Highly Creative, Original and Fun.

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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. We have more Stone Age resources in our shop - copy and paste the link below https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TheFutureTeacherFoundation Please don't forget to keep up to date with our education and teaching resources news by joining nearly 3000 of your fellow educators in "LIKING" our Facebook page too :) https://www.facebook.com/thefutureteacherfoundation All images either owned by tftf or released through Creative Commons C.O
Project Based Learning (PBL) Creative and Cross-Curricular - Engaging, Practical and Super Fun
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Project Based Learning (PBL) Creative and Cross-Curricular - Engaging, Practical and Super Fun

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*Save 33% off the separate selling price! * Perfect for past SATs learning in Y6 This Bundle Contains 67 separate worksheets with many, many activities across 6 separate highly creative, project based learning packs. Each pack is incredibly engaging for children and so easy to teach, as they have been designed for independent learning - simply print and teach (let your class get on with it!) The packs can be completed in one whole day as a group or pair project, or stretched out for as long as you want - there are so many options for how you teach with these engaging cross-curricular packs. Perfect for stretching your class' brains out in wonderful and creative new directions with real-life practical tasks. The Future Teacher Foundation are advocates of Project Based Learning (PBL), Cross-Curricular Learning, Independent Learning and Engagement-Based Learning - all of which are included in this bundle (along with a whole host of other thinking, writing and learning opportunities). All images either released through creative commons CC 1.0 or owned by The Future Teacher Foundation.
KS2 DT Design Technology Volcano Pencil Holder Art Lesson with Reading Comprehension Element.
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KS2 DT Design Technology Volcano Pencil Holder Art Lesson with Reading Comprehension Element.

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Complete cross-curricula lesson with unique, easy to understand graphic instructions that children can follow. Children create an incredible 3D volcano with clay complete with oozing lava. Before painting, an experimentation stage is conducted to create the perfect mixture of colours. An additional lesson to glaze the volcanoes, making them last for a very long time, takes this pack to 3 lessons in total. Reflective self-evaluation plenary worksheets are all included, plus an optional writing activity for early finishers. Great for any rocks, Pompeii, Planet Earth or Geography based topic or if you just want to make something cool and useful with your class.
Boys' Writing Lesson: Computer Games. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Boys' Writing Lesson: Computer Games. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre

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Designed to engage and inspire boys to write but of course suitable for girls too! This lesson is a 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 can be used for more able KS1, or KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome.
Imagine a New Bird Creative Writing or Big Writing Lesson VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Imagine a New Bird Creative Writing or Big Writing Lesson VCOP + Audience Purpose 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 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.
A New Dinosaur Fun Creative Writing or Big Writing Lesson VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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A New Dinosaur Fun Creative Writing or Big Writing Lesson VCOP + Audience Purpose 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 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
KS2 Stone Age Literacy - Stone Age Writing Lesson - KS2 Stone Age English
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KS2 Stone Age Literacy - Stone Age Writing Lesson - KS2 Stone Age English

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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. All images either owned by tftf or released through Creative Commons C.O
KS2 Shang Dynasty Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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KS2 Shang Dynasty 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 Mayan Civilization Cross-Curricula Creative/Big Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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KS2 Mayan Civilization 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.
Mini-Project 12 Activities. Design Your Perfect Book. Cross-Curricula Engaging Challenging
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Mini-Project 12 Activities. Design Your Perfect Book. Cross-Curricula Engaging Challenging

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Designed to be adaptable and flexible in length to suit your needs, this challenging yet engaging mini-project contains 12 separate & complete activities for your class to undertake that result in them designing a new piece of children's literature. Packed with learning, creativity and the demonstration of acquired skills, the project is designed to keep your class occupied and learning for an entire day, with minimal input from you, but could even be extended over a longer period of time. The project is audience and purpose driven with children engaging in research, independent learning, planning, writing, speaking and listening, art, design and creative problem solving activities. Designed for pairs or 3’s in upper KS2, and to provide engagement and challenge for even the brightest members of the class whilst being accessible to all. Suitable also for KS3 and higher ability Y4. All images from openclipart.org or owned by tftf
Incredible Stone Age Art Lesson. Group or Individual Work Extendable to a Whole Afternoon/Morning
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Incredible Stone Age Art Lesson. Group or Individual Work Extendable to a Whole Afternoon/Morning

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Cave painting but with a difference...Starter, teaching input and reflective plenary instructions all included on the PowerPoint. Full colour real cave painting images in A4 and A5 size, reflective self-evaluation worksheet and writing extension activity for early finishers all included in the Learning Activities pack. This stunning, yet easy to teach, cross-curricula lesson will be memorable for your class for years to come and can potentially create huge, beautiful works of art for display - but with very little mess! This is no ordinary cave painting/art lesson as children will use and develop a wide range of artistic and cognitive skills as they are required to copy the style yet also creatively imagine what else might be there. Full instructions included in the concise Teachers' Notes.
Nature Art Lesson Close-Up Still Life Cross-Curricula KS1 KS2 or EYFS
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Nature Art Lesson Close-Up Still Life Cross-Curricula KS1 KS2 or EYFS

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This complete lesson could produce some stunning results for display and is very easy to teach. It comes with extension activity ideas for any early finishers and reflective self-evaluation sheets are also included for a plenary activity. Brief PowerPoint introduction introduces learning objectives and links to 2 videos demonstrating suitable skills for the lesson. Perfect for any age as differentiated by outcome. Part of a 6 lesson art & DT unit designed to match local area study, nature or woodland topics - available to buy from the TES. Also suitable for a discrete art lesson any time of year.
Local Area Study or Nature Art 6 Lesson Unit with Engaging Cross-Curricula Elements KS2 or KS1
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Local Area Study or Nature Art 6 Lesson Unit with Engaging Cross-Curricula Elements KS2 or KS1

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This complete 6 lesson unit comes with an editable medium term plan plus 6 separate individually created lesson packs, each one with its own PowerPoint presentation. Everything you need for a half term's worth of art is here that matches perfectly with a local area study or a nature/woodland/habitat topic. Children will build sculptures, take photographs, paint, use sketchbooks, draw with a variety of mediums and stimuli and use a wide range of materials that are commonly found in schools or easily accessible. There is also a lesson where children get to experiment and create completely original pieces of art from their imagination. Every lesson has cross-curricula elements including: reading comprehension, writing and DT, plus they all come with a reflective self-evaluation sheet, everything is designed to perfectly compliment the new 2014 curriculum and the lessons will work with any age group but are designed for KS2.
Mini-Project 11 Activities: Design a Business. Cross-Curricula, Engaging and Challenging
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Mini-Project 11 Activities: Design a Business. Cross-Curricula, Engaging and Challenging

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Designed to be adaptable and flexible in length to suit your needs, this challenging yet engaging mini-project contains 11 separate & complete activities for your class to undertake that result in them creating a business. Packed with learning, creativity and the demonstration of acquired skills, the project is designed to keep your class occupied and learning for an entire day, with minimal input from you, but could even be extended over a longer period of time. The project is audience and purpose driven with children engaging in research, independent learning, planning, persuasive writing, speaking and listening, art édesign and creative problem solving activities. Designed for pairs or 3’s in upper KS2, and to provide engagement and challenge for even the brightest members of the class whilst being accessible to all. Suitable also for KS3 and higher ability Y4. All images either sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf.
Christmas Decoration - Christmas Maths - Dodecahedron Ornament
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Christmas Decoration - Christmas Maths - Dodecahedron Ornament

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I found this Christmas Decoration and thought lots of teachers and children would benefit from this great activity so in the spirit of Christmas I shared it. Cut out and stick together to make a Christmas ornament - You could add different pictures, make it A3 or print onto card if you can. If you are looking for more creative Christmas activities then copy and paste these link to view our larger art based Christmas resources. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-art-christmas-colouring-book-traditional-and-modern-images-for-all-ages-11421362 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-worksheets-creative-activity-book-20-christmas-worksheets-11422956 Or visit our Bestselling Gold Tiered Resources shop where you can find many resources perfect for the Christmas period as they are unique, creative, fun and highly engaging. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TheFutureTeacherFoundation Christmas Decoration Image released through creative commons C.O
New Class 'Getting To Know You' Alien Lesson Pack
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New Class 'Getting To Know You' Alien Lesson Pack

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Complete lesson with extension activities and follow on work suggestions. Highly creative and engaging 'getting to know you' type lesson but with a fun twist your class will love. Enables assessment of writing, creativity and artistic ability whilst also finding out about your class in a way that is enjoyable and accessible for all. Suitable for all ages as long as they can write!