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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.
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.
Friendship Skills, Philosophy and Drama all in one KS2 Complete PSHE and SEAL Lesson
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Friendship Skills, Philosophy and Drama all in one KS2 Complete PSHE and SEAL Lesson

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This intriguing lesson is designed to stimulate deep thought and discussion, exploring the issues of our choices, our nature and the idea of taking responsibility for our actions. Children are introduced to the idea of the moment of choice and see how they can make better choices with their friendships and in social situations. Contains philosophical questions in response to a video stimuli that will spark intriguing discussions. These discussions lead on to a creative drama activity that explores the idea of making the right choice. Complete lesson with starter, plenary, learning activities, questions and resources all included.
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.
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.
Igneous Rocks KS2 Science Lesson: Formation, Properties and Appearance
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Igneous Rocks KS2 Science Lesson: Formation, Properties and Appearance

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Complete, easy to teach lesson with starter, engaging teaching input (including videos) and fun plenary activity all included on the PowerPoint. Children will learn all about the formation, properties and appearance of igneous rocks. Two differentiated activities/worksheets included in the Learning Activities pack with Two different options for approaching to the work included in the Teachers' Notes.
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
Complete Space Art Lesson Using Clay - KS1 or KS2 Boys Will Especially Love This! D.T Clay
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Complete Space Art Lesson Using Clay - KS1 or KS2 Boys Will Especially Love This! D.T Clay

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Everything you need for a great art lesson that matches the new 2014 curriculum. Children will design, plan and then create a highly engaging clay Space item that they could well treasure for years. Starter, teaching input with video link for technique, 4 different design options with a range of difficulties and reflective self-assessment plenary make up a truly great lesson that will be fun to teach. Items will need to be painted so this actually will involve more than one session.
Space Art 3D Wearable Astronaut Helmets! Reading Comprehension Element KS2 KS3 & More Able KS1
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Space Art 3D Wearable Astronaut Helmets! Reading Comprehension Element KS2 KS3 & More Able KS1

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This fun art/DT lesson involves designing and creating amazing wearable astronaut helmets that your class will love. Complete full-colour graphic and written instructions allow your class to practice reading comprehension and team work skills whilst also undertaking a challenging yet engaging creative activity. Reflective self-evaluation sheets included, plus writing activity for early finishers. Designed as a 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 pair of lessons: one lesson to make and then the second to paint.
KS2 Stone Age Art Lesson on Fur. Fun, Cross-Curricula and Extendable to Whole Afternoon or Morning
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KS2 Stone Age Art Lesson on Fur. Fun, Cross-Curricula and Extendable to Whole Afternoon or Morning

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This easy to teach cross-curricula art lesson comes complete with starter, teaching input, full colour images and reflective self-evaluation plenary worksheets, plus an optional writing activity for early finishers. PowerPoint teaches children about Stone Age use of fur, putting the lesson within an easily understandable historical context. Children test technique before committing to their final work which, when mounted, would make an outstanding display. Pastels and pencils are the recommended art technique but other techniques can also be applied. Could be taught in an hour if needs be or extended to a whole afternoon or morning. Part of a 6 lesson complete unit of Stone Age art and design/DT available to buy from the TES.
Friendship Skills KS2 PSHE & SEAL Complete Lesson: End of Unit
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Friendship Skills KS2 PSHE & SEAL Complete Lesson: End of Unit

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This lesson is designed to be used at the end of a unit of work all about friendship skills (which is also available as a complete package from this site). Contains starter, plenary and 3 gorgeous activities that could potentially change the lives of the children in your class as they reflect on and demonstrate their knowledge. Perfect for transitioners and Year 6's needing a boost before they go to new schools.
Nature Art Lesson Cross-Curricula with Writing Element KS1 & KS2 Suitable
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Nature Art Lesson Cross-Curricula with Writing Element KS1 & KS2 Suitable

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This complete lesson requires children study and learn to appreciate the detail and beauty of natural objects from multiple viewpoints. The lesson is very easy to teach and comes with an extension activity for any early finishers and reflective self-evaluation sheets are also included for a plenary activity. Brief PowerPoint introduction introduces learning objectives and demonstrates what needs to be done for the lesson. Perfect for any primary age as differentiated by outcome and matches local area study, nature or woodland topics. Also suitable for a discrete art lesson any time of year. This is one lesson from a 6 lesson whole unit on nature art and local area studies.
KS2 Planet Earth Fact File Worksheets - KS2 Science - KS2 Geography - KS2 Our World
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KS2 Planet Earth Fact File Worksheets - KS2 Science - KS2 Geography - KS2 Our World

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This 3 worksheet pack contains elements of differentiation and an engaging hook that will help children to complete the work with a real sense of purpose. Children evaluate what is important when compiling facts about Earth - this element is conducive to lots of discussion during the lesson input/introduction. Children are encouraged to present their fact file in a creative way but support materials are provided for those who find that sort of thing tricky. You could even use this lesson to inspire another lesson of creative or letter writing, based on the hook. Children will need access to research materials in order to complete this task. All images sourced and licensed via Creative Commons C.0
KS2 Planet Earth - KS2 Our World - KS2 Environment - KS2 Space - KS2 Science Worksheet Pack
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KS2 Planet Earth - KS2 Our World - KS2 Environment - KS2 Space - KS2 Science Worksheet Pack

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This engaging, simple, cross-curricular 2 worksheet pack, will last a whole afternoon when combined with access to the internet, atlases and non-fiction books about Planet Earth. The lesson is centered around child-led independent learning, based on their interests and wonders - and what better thing to wonder about than Planet Earth! This lesson is perfect for any topic, unit or learning related to Planet Earth and would work well as an introduction or stand-alone lesson to use at any time in an emergency! The worksheets tell children everything they need to do for the learning objective and the learning is split over 3 different activities with final one enabling the children to sum up and explain their learning. The work is differentiated by outcome and perfect for mixed ability pairs. All images sourced and licensed via Creative Commons C.0
KS2 Space Worksheet and Activities Topic Pack: Cross-Curricula, Educational and Fun
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KS2 Space Worksheet and Activities Topic Pack: Cross-Curricula, Educational and Fun

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This pack contains 14 worksheets covering a range of Space theme or topic related activities. Designed for you to base lessons upon or always have something up your sleeve if your class need occupying. Activities include: - writing tasks - creative tasks - artistic tasks - poetry - researching - word search activities plus a blank line guide sheet plus a blank art sheet both with a space/planets themed border. All with a modern and cool style designed to engage children of all ages. All images either sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf.
KS2 Halloween Creative Thinking and Colouring Book
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KS2 Halloween Creative Thinking and Colouring Book

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We love this resource! 15 pages of engaging and fun activities that your class will love, that have been designed to make children think creatively and imaginatively. A stunning resource to develop creative and artistic abilities and inspire writing, collaboration and discussion. Enlarge them to A3 or bigger and get your class to collaborate together creatively too. You can then get them to write about what they have done and explain the creative decisions they had to make. All images sourced via Creative Commons CCO 1.0 Universal License
EYFS, Nursery & Reception Colouring Book For Girls (EYFS Art Pre-K Art Kindergarten Art)
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EYFS, Nursery & Reception Colouring Book For Girls (EYFS Art Pre-K Art Kindergarten Art)

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22 beautifully drawn A4 size colouring pages specifically aimed at girls in the EYFS. Always handy to have, and can be blown up to A3 or even bigger for an extra challenge (or for larger scale pair or group-based work). Suitable to be used with a wide range of art materials if you so wish or even to inspire creative story telling. Pictures include: a fairy, a tea party, a unicorn, a girl on a swing, princesses, a mermaid, a girl dressed up as a doctor helping a sick teddy, butterflies, a pumpkin carriage and fairy godmother, a flower, a girl on a bike, love hearts, jewels and crowns, cute creatures and lots more! All the things EYFS girls love!!! All images either released through creative commons CC 1.0 or owned by The Future Teacher Foundation.
EYFS, Nursery & Reception Colouring Book For Both Girls & Boys (EYFS Art Pre-K Art Kindergarten Art)
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EYFS, Nursery & Reception Colouring Book For Both Girls & Boys (EYFS Art Pre-K Art Kindergarten Art)

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21 lovely A4 size colouring pages specifically designed to appeal to both Girls & Boys in the EYFS. *Please note these are separate and different images to our other EYFS colouring books - All can be purchased together at a discount in a bundle from TES. You'll never be short of an art idea and always handy to have up your sleeve. Can be blown up to A3 or even bigger for an extra challenge (or for larger scale pair or group-based work). Suitable to be used with a wide range of art materials if you so wish. Pictures include: a minibeast, a birthday card, King and Queen, castle, pets, cute animals, pattern-based colouring, toys, at the beach, bath time, a rainbow etc... All images either released through creative commons CC 1.0 or owned by The Future Teacher Foundation.
KS2 Materials and Properties - KS2 Planet Earth KS2 Our World - 5 Worksheet Pack Differentiated
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KS2 Materials and Properties - KS2 Planet Earth KS2 Our World - 5 Worksheet Pack Differentiated

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This 5 Worksheet pack with 3 levels of differentiation, enables children to explore and expand their knowledge of materials and their properties. Children then use this knowledge to classify and sort materials under their own criteria enabling lots of discussion and potential for child-led teaching and learning as curiosity and questioning is bound to ensue. An extension task requiring children to use the learning creatively is included as well, meaning that this pack will easily last a whole afternoon or more. Would work well as an early lesson in a materials and their properties topic or any topic or learning area that focuses on Planet Earth. All images licensed through Creative Commons C.0
KS2 Mayan Art Chichen Itza Temple up to 3 Lessons in 1 + Full Colour Children's Instructions
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KS2 Mayan Art Chichen Itza Temple up to 3 Lessons in 1 + Full Colour Children's Instructions

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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.