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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.
Year 5 Indicating Degrees of Possibility Using Adverbs. Complete SPaG VCOP Lesson
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Year 5 Indicating Degrees of Possibility Using Adverbs. Complete SPaG VCOP Lesson

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Designed to meet the new 2014 curriculum, this challenging lesson comes with: starter activity, engaging and interactive lesson input and 2 fun plenary activities to choose from (a game and peer-assessment) all on the included PowerPoint. The enjoyable yet challenging learning activities have 3 levels of differentiation and are simply explained in the full teachers' notes, which also include answers for peer-assessment. This fantastic lesson has been created with enjoyment and challenge in equal measures. If you enjoyed this Year 5 Indicating Degrees of Possibility Using Adverbs lesson, we have a full range of over 195 engaging, creative and cross-curricular teaching resources that can be viewed by copying and pasting this link into your internet browser /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
Inverted Commas to Punctuate Direct Speech (Yr 4 or Yr 5 KS2 Speech Marks) Complete Lesson + Hwk
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Inverted Commas to Punctuate Direct Speech (Yr 4 or Yr 5 KS2 Speech Marks) Complete Lesson + Hwk

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Engaging, fun and challenging complete SPaG lesson that teaches children how to add perfect direct speech to their writing. Pack includes: - 3 differentiated learning objectives + extra challenge to stretch the most able. - 3 levels of differentiated worksheets, - Success criteria sheets. - Extension activity. - Homework sheet. - Answer sheets. Aimed at Years 3, 4, 5 or 6 and designed to meet the 2014 curriculum guidance, but could be taught to KS3 as well depending on ability. Teachers' notes and answers included along with starter activity, teaching input (including video link) and choice of 2 plenary activities all on the PowerPoint. All images either sourced from openclipart.com or owned by tftf.
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.
KS2 Vikings Engaging Cross-Curricula Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)
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KS2 Vikings Engaging Cross-Curricula Writing Complete Lesson (Multiple Genre)

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Includes: Starter-PowerPoint-Worksheets-Art Sheet-Plenary-Teachers' Notes A complete, engaging, imaginative, creative writing or Big Writing stimuli lesson that can be applied to many different writing genres. Children discuss ideas and plan by answering the thought provoking questions which enable many 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. 2 widths of line guides/writing sheets included plus optional paragraph planning sheet, custom art sheet and self-assessment plenary activity mean that the 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.
Sedimentary Rocks Year 4 Complete Science Lesson!
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Sedimentary Rocks Year 4 Complete Science Lesson!

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This complete and easy to teach lesson comes with 3 levels of differentiated worksheets/activities. Starter, teaching input (with click-able links to video content) and an engaging plenary all included on the PowerPoint. Can be used in a series of lessons based on the new curriculum statutory requirement: compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties. Also suitable for any KS2 science or geography lesson about sedimentary rocks.
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.
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.
Superhero Writing Lesson. Creative Writing  Big Writing including VCOP, Audience, Purpose, Genre
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Superhero Writing Lesson. Creative Writing Big Writing including 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. Great for inspiring reluctant writers or filling a few hours in your class with fun yet challenging learning activities. Children first discuss their ideas and then plan their work. 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 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.
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 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 /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
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
Antonyms KS2 - Complete KS2 Grammar Lesson - 3 Levels of Differentiated Worksheets + Full PowerPoint
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Antonyms KS2 - Complete KS2 Grammar Lesson - 3 Levels of Differentiated Worksheets + Full PowerPoint

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Antonyms KS2 Complete KS2 Grammar Lesson gives you everything you need for this learning objective - Just Print and Teach! Bought to you by bestselling TES Gold Level Author The Future Teacher Foundation. Designed to meet the 2014 primary curriculum suitable for less able KS3 too. Learning objective - "To understand the term antonym and use antonyms creatively in your writing." Full teaching and learning PowerPoint with starter activity, pair discussions, learning objectives, key teaching and learning points, questioning, whole class learning introduction and plenary all combined with our trusted engaging, yet educationally robust, perspective on primary education. 3 levels of differentiated worksheets include some dictionary skills and creative application of the antonym learning, whilst providing different levels of challenge for all abilities in your class. *Worksheets designed to be trimmed to fit inside a English/Literacy book! This learning experience run to an hour and a half or more if you require - we always like to deliver more than a lesson's worth! Please visit our shop for more, unique, creative and engaging lessons that are trusted by 1000's of TES teachers by copying and pasting this link into your browser. /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 :) We often share giveaways and prizes too so don't miss out. https://www.facebook.com/thefutureteacherfoundation All images in this Antonyms KS2 Complete KS2 Grammar Lesson released through Creative Commons C.O
EYFS or KS1 Phonics - The ee Sound . A Complete Engaging and Flexible Lesson
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EYFS or KS1 Phonics - The ee Sound . A Complete Engaging and Flexible Lesson

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This complete lesson teaches children all about words that contain the double e sound. A thought provoking starter is followed by a teaching input including a video and a variety of engaging and interactive activities that make the learning fun and memorable for the children. Includes two optional levels of differentiated worksheets and a plenary that consolidates the learning, resulting in a flexible, engaging lesson full of variety. Suitable for an introduction or revision lesson
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.
First Day Back: Holiday/Weekend Recount + Extras
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First Day Back: Holiday/Weekend Recount + Extras

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Complete lesson with worksheets, discussions, planning, peer-assessment, artwork and a few ideas for follow up work. Designed to meet the new 2014 English curriculum objectives and enable detailed thinking, discussion, planning and writing. Differentiated planning sheets mean it's suitable for everyone from Year 6 to more able Year 2's! includes optional paragraph planning sheet and extension work for early finishers.
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!
New Class 'Getting To Know You' Superhero Lesson
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New Class 'Getting To Know You' Superhero Lesson

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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! Suitable for first days, new beginnings or even with an established class.