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.

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.

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.

Complete cross-curricula 2-3 lessons with unique, graphic and written instructions that children need to comprehend and then follow. Children create and then paint a stunning 3D Stone Age clay cave, that they are likely to treasure for a long time. Full instructions and reflective self-evaluation plenary worksheets are all included, plus an optional writing activity for early finishers. Complete teachers' notes and links to full colour reference images complete this lesson pack which includes everything you need. Apart from the Clay! Part of a 6 lesson complete unit of Stone Age art and design/DT available to buy from the TES.

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.

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.

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.

Fun yet challenging complete SPaG lesson that teaches children all about prepositions of place, designed to meet the new 2014 curriculum. Contains: engaging starter game; easy to understand teaching input; key teaching points (in child-speak); and a peer assessment plenary activity which is designed to spark off lots of discussion about prepositions of place, to help cement the learning in the children's minds PLUS a further game to play afterwards if you need! The learning activities are differentiated and contain a further element of challenge through the extension activity. This lesson is a great way to meet the new and challenging grammar requirements for lower KS2 in an engaging and easy to teach way.

KS2 Spellings - Dis Verb Prefixes is a fun yet challenging complete lesson suitable for Year 5 SPaG work and designed to meet the new 2014 curriculum. PowerPoint teaching input, differentiated worksheets and plenary all included PLUS teaches'notes Comes with 3 levels of differentiated activities/worksheets each with extension options. Starter and teaching input on included PowerPoint and plenary game simply explained in the concise teachers' notes. Suitable for expanding vocabulary and openers for VCOP lessons and spelling lessons. Adaptable for individual or partner work and suitable for any upper KS2 or more able year 3 and year 4. All images either sourced from openclipart.org or owned by tftf.

Easy to teach cross-curricula lesson. Starter and teaching input on PowerPoint - focusing on quality research skills and explaining the task ahead. Main learning activity consists of 2 types of sheets in full colour, for differentiation if required, and blank extension task. Plenary task involving speaking skills included that can also be used for assessment. Children will learn about various items and buildings from Roman times going on to research items of their choice developing independent learning skills. Simple to teach, fun for the class and could be easily extended to nearly 2 hours if required.

Fun yet challenging complete lesson created for Year 5 SPaG but will work with any KS2 age class and designed to meet the new 2014 curriculum requirements. Comes with 3 levels of unique & engaging differentiated activities/worksheets plus a further extension activity if required. Starter and engaging teaching input with lots of questioning included on the PowerPoint and 2 plenary options simply explained in the concise teachers' notes. Suitable for expanding vocabulary and openers for VCOP lessons too. Adaptable for individual or partner work and suitable for any upper KS2. This fantastic lesson contains loads of learning for all levels of ability and transforms a potentially dry and boring learning objective into a fun and engaging learning experience for all. All images used through creative commons C.O

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 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

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

Designed to be adaptable and flexible in length to suit your needs, this challenging yet engaging mini-project contains 11 separate and complete (mostly worksheet based) activities for your class to undertake that result in them designing their own website. 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 or linked to a topic as part of your MTP (1 or 2 worksheets a lesson). The project is audience and purpose driven with children engaging in research, independent learning, planning, persuasive writing, speaking and listening, art, design and creative problem solving activities. Designed for pairs or 3’s in KS2, and to provide engagement and challenge for even the brightest members of the class whilst being accessible to all. Suitable also for KS3. All images openclipart.org

Based around abstract art, this lesson has been taught with great success to EYFS/Year 1 children, Year 4 children and Year 6 children with fantastic results in every year group. Children access and interpret the work on different levels, it is differentiated by outcome to an extent, although differentiation suggestions are included. Whichever age undertakes this work the result has always been beautiful large scale pieces of art that look incredible when framed or just mounted on display. This lesson involves children using their imagination and creativity whilst simultaneously enhancing their technical, observation and replication skills. The lesson is designed so that children collaborate in groups to slowly and precisely create large scale work but the lesson can be easily adapted for pair or individual work. Allow 2 hours for completion. Contains easy to understand teachers' notes and 7 full colour art images for the lesson.

Following on from the global #1 bestselling success of its predecessor, The Future Teacher Foundation present 41 new pages of mindful colouring activities for your class, with the most stylish set of images to date, PLUS full, child-friendly instructions for a fantastic calming activity that promotes mindfulness. The colouring pages work well with SEN children or simply as a calming behaviour management activity or incentive to motivate your class. Focusing on enjoyable shapes, images and other mathematical and abstract patterns to colour, this book is suitable for girls and boys and very powerful when combined with our relaxation music, which is also available from the TES. Both resources can also be bought in a pack together. All images sourced via creative commons 1.0. Mindfulness activity text copyright The Future Teacher Foundation 2015.

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