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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.
Unique Stone Age Art & DT Lesson - Create a Flint Axe - Full Instructions and Extension Activities
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Unique Stone Age Art & DT Lesson - Create a Flint Axe - Full Instructions and Extension Activities

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Complete cross-curricula lesson with unique, easy to understand graphic instructions that children can follow (easier instructions included as well). Children create an incredible 3D Stone Age flint axe with easy to source art/DT materials and included axe head template. Starter, teaching input and reflective self-evaluation plenary worksheets are all included, plus an optional writing activity for early finishers. Included PowerPoint teaches children a little about how stones were used in the Stone Age, 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.
Alien Writing Lesson. Creative Writing or Big Writing with VCOP Audience Purpose Genre
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Alien Writing Lesson. Creative Writing or Big Writing with VCOP Audience Purpose Genre

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Great for inspiring reluctant writers or filling a few hours in your class with fun yet challenging learning activities. 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 includes 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 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.
Fun Robot Writing Lesson. Creative Writing or Big Writing including VCOP, Audience, Purpose, Genre
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Fun Robot Writing Lesson. Creative Writing or Big Writing including VCOP, Audience, Purpose, Genre

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Great for inspiring reluctant writers or filling a few hours in your class with fun yet challenging learning activities. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Engaging Space Scene Complete Art Lesson KS2 and KS1 Suitable
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Engaging Space Scene Complete Art Lesson KS2 and KS1 Suitable

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Complete cross-curricula lesson with unique, easy to understand graphic instructions that children need to comprehend and then follow. Children plan, practice and then create an incredible 2D Space scene picture complete with planets, stars and a rocket using a variety of artistic mediums with easy to source, commonly found in school, art materials. Starter, brief teaching input and reflective self-evaluation plenary worksheets are all included, plus an optional writing activity for early finishers. Lesson length approx 2 hours KS1 children may need to have the lesson adapted slightly, information on this is in the teachers' notes.
Imagine a New Tree, Flower or Plant. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Imagine a New Tree, Flower or Plant. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre

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Suitable for any nature based study/topic - or for simply an inspiring writing lesson! This 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 suitable for more able KS1 and KS3 as it is differentiated by outcome.
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 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.
KS2 Space - Cross-Curricular Creative Writing Pack
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KS2 Space - Cross-Curricular Creative Writing Pack

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This engaging KS2 Space cross-curricular writing pack can last up to 3 lessons and easily fits into your planning as it can be applied to a lot of genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biographies, newspaper writing and more. Full teaching input, worksheets and teachers' notes included - just print and teach! Great for inspiring reluctant writers or filling a few hours in your class with fun yet challenging learning activities. 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. 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. All images licensed under creative commons C.O
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 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.
3D UFO Model. Space Art and DT Lesson KS1 or KS2 Suitable Reading Comprehension
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3D UFO Model. Space Art and DT Lesson KS1 or KS2 Suitable Reading Comprehension

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Complete cross-curricula lesson with unique, written and graphic instructions that add an element of reading comprehension to this lesson if you wish. Children use different joins to secure and strengthen attachments and create an incredible 3D UFO with easy to source art/DT materials that can be found at home. Children then evaluate and reflect upon their work and the process of creation with a specially designed sheet that meets the new 2014 curriculum.
KS2 Stone Age Cross-Curricula Independent Learning based Clothing and Possessions Time Detectives
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KS2 Stone Age Cross-Curricula Independent Learning based Clothing and Possessions Time Detectives

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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 Stone Age 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.
Watercolour Art Lesson from Nature Cross-Curricula KS1 or KS2 Suitable with Reading Comprehension
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Watercolour Art Lesson from Nature Cross-Curricula KS1 or KS2 Suitable with Reading Comprehension

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This lovely lesson gives children the chance to study, appreciate and replicate nature using everyday school art materials including pencils and watercolour paints. Written instructions are provided for the class to comprehend and follow, and the lesson comes with a creative extension activity plus a writing activity for early finishers. The lesson provides the opportunity to go outside plus an alternative if that isn't an option. PowerPoint includes brief lesson input with watercolour video link and reflective self-evaluation plenary sheets are also included. Part of a 6 lesson art & DT unit designed to match local area study, nature or woodland topics - available to buy from the TES
KS2 Anglo-Saxons Engaging Inspiring Independent Learning Cross-Curricula Time Detectives Lesson
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KS2 Anglo-Saxons Engaging Inspiring Independent Learning Cross-Curricula Time Detectives Lesson

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Includes: Starter-PowerPoint-Worksheets-Creative Activity Sheet-Plenary-Teachers' Notes 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 web research. Children will be using and applying the historical learning they acquire creatively, as they work through the challenges of the lesson. 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. 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
Boys' Writing: The Ultimate Spaceship. Creative Writing or Big Writing VCOP + Audience Purpose Genre
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Boys' Writing: The Ultimate Spaceship. 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.
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.