In this lesson plan pupils are asked to design and make themselves a ‘wonderfully wild creation’ , either a decoration or something to wear to a celebration. Aimed at EYFS and KS1, the activities stimulate a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including art and design and observing and understanding the natural world. Pupils will explore the concept of celebration while experimenting with the colours, textures, patterns, shape and forms that occur in nature. These activities and resources offer a creative, play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

In this lesson plan, pupils are challenged to work in a group using their creativity to transform an ordinary chair into a glorious throne fit for a champion. Pupils are asked to consider the concept of ‘champions’ and identify people who are important to their local community. Aimed at KS1 & KS2, students are asked to look for normal everyday things that can be used to transform the chair into a colourful, special throne to welcome their Champion to their Big Lunch at Christmas or next school event.

Pupils receive a challenge to participate in a community gathering. In preparation, pupils work in groups to identify the special features of community gatherings across the UK. The class draws on their learning to design a new community celebration based around a famous person, special place or annual event. They devise additional features to enhance a community event, such as special costumes, food or music and dance. These activities and resources have been devised to promote an inclusive and multi-cultural approach to learning across the curriculum and can be easily adapted.

In this lesson plan, pupils are introduced to the idea of healthy eating, cooking and preparing for a picnic. The activities stimulate a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of different types of food and drink help pupils consider what is needed for a balanced diet. Children will develop their skills around good food choices. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

In this set of lesson plans, pupils receive an invitation to a teddy bears’ picnic. The invitation stimulates a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of ‘bears on location’ help pupils to consider all aspects of picnic protocol including what not to wear, how to find the perfect picnic spot, choosing what to eat and practising picnic manners. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside. The lesson is part of three in the set and should be used with ‘The Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ and ‘The Big Lunch: Picnic Plate’ .

In this set of lesson plans, pupils receive an invitation to a teddy bears’ picnic. The invitation stimulates a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of ‘bears on location’ help pupils to consider all aspects of picnic protocol, including what not to wear, how to find the perfect picnic spot, choosing what to eat and practising picnic manners. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

Please view lesson plan for Welsh language translation. In this lesson plan pupils are asked to design and make themselves a ‘wild crown’. Aimed at EYFS and KS1, the activities stimulate a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including art and design and observing and understanding the natural world. Pupils will explore the concept of celebration and The King’s and Queen Consort’s Coronation while experimenting with the colours, textures, patterns, shape and forms that occur in nature. These activities and resources offer a creative, play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

In this lesson plan pupils are asked to design and make themselves a ‘wild crown’. Aimed at EYFS and KS1, the activities stimulate a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including art and design and observing and understanding the natural world. Pupils will explore the concept of celebration and The King’s and Queen Consort’s Coronation while experimenting with the colours, textures, patterns, shape and forms that occur in nature. These activities and resources offer a creative, play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

Lots of great activity ideas for involving young people in preparation for The Coronation Big Lunch, use or adapt for your class or youth group, or simply to get the kids on your street excited before the big day! The activities can be adapted to suit different aged children.

In this lesson plan pupils are asked to design and make themselves a ‘wild garland’. Aimed at EYFS and KS1, the activities stimulate a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including art and design and observing and understanding the natural world. Pupils will explore the concept of celebration while experimenting with the colours, textures, patterns, shape and forms that occur in nature. These activities and resources offer a creative, play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

In this lesson plan, pupils are challenged to work in a group using their creativity to transform an ordinary chair into a glorious throne fit for a champion. Pupils are asked to consider the concept of ‘champions’ and identify people who are important to their local community. Aimed at KS1 & KS2, students are asked to look for normal everyday things that can be used to transform the chair into a colourful, special throne to welcome their Champion to their Coronation Big Lunch event.

In this lesson plan, pupils are challenged to work in a group using their creativity to transform an ordinary chair into a glorious throne fit for a champion. Pupils are asked to consider the concept of ‘champions’ and identify people who are important to their local community. Aimed at KS1 & KS2, students are asked to look for normal everyday things that can be used to transform the chair into a colourful, special throne to welcome their Champion to their Big Lunch event.

Pupils are taught The Big Lunch Street Party song in preparation for their community event. To introduce the topic, they are invited to explore their school site and makes notes around the five senses and the different things they can see, hear, taste, small and touch. Pupils are asked what different sounds they heard, so as to hone in on their auditory sense. They can also be shown examples of concerts at the Eden Project. Likes and dislikes are discussed, before the class sings the Street Party song and taps along to the beat. Pupils are invited to make up their own verses and perform to the rest of the class. They then discuss music’s role in community events, how it can bring people together and what is needed for successful performance. These activities and resources offer a challenge-based approach to learning about music and performance or as part of a cross-curricular extension/enrichment programme.

In this set of lesson plans, pupils receive an invitation to a teddy bears’ picnic. The invitation stimulates a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of ‘bears on location’ help pupils to consider all aspects of picnic protocol, including what not to wear, how to find the perfect picnic spot, choosing what to eat and practising picnic manners. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

In this lesson plan, pupils are introduced to the idea of healthy eating, cooking and preparing for a picnic. The activities stimulate a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of different types of food and drink help pupils consider what is needed for a balanced diet. Children will develop their skills around good food choices. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.

In this set of lesson plans, pupils receive an invitation to a teddy bears’ picnic. The invitation stimulates a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of ‘bears on location’ help pupils to consider all aspects of picnic protocol including what not to wear, how to find the perfect picnic spot, choosing what to eat and practising picnic manners. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside. The lesson is part of three in the set and should be used with ‘The Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ and ‘The Big Lunch: Picnic Plate’ .

Pupils receive a challenge to participate in a community gathering. In preparation, pupils work in groups to identify the special features of community gatherings across the UK. The class draws on their learning to design a new community celebration based around a famous person, special place or annual event. They devise additional features to enhance a community event, such as special costumes, food or music and dance. These activities and resources have been devised to promote an inclusive and multi-cultural approach to learning across the curriculum and can be easily adapted.

Pupils receive a challenge to participate in a community gathering. In preparation, pupils work in groups to identify the special features of community gatherings across the UK. The class draws on their learning to design a new community celebration to celebrate HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation. They devise additional features to enhance a community event, such as special costumes, food or music and dance. These activities and resources have been devised to promote an inclusive and multi-cultural approach to learning across the curriculum and can be easily adapted. A Fact file on HM King Charles III is included to help pupils learn about history, the Monarchy and the significance of the Coronation.

Pupils are asked to plan a Big Lunch for a community group. In preparation they research different food festivals and traditions around the world and look at pictures of previous Big Lunch events. Pupils work in groups to practice planning meals for different gatherings. They draw on this learning to plan, prepare and hold a Big Lunch for their community group and evaluate all aspects of the event including the menu design, food quality, venue layout, entertainment and budget. These activities and resources offer a challenge-based approach to learning about food or as part of a cross-curricular extension/enrichment programme.

Pupils are asked to plan a Big Lunch for a community group. In preparation they carry out taste tests and combine flavours to establish the features of a good menu. Pupils work in groups to practice planning meals for different gatherings. They draw on this learning to plan, prepare and hold a Big Lunch for their community group and evaluate all aspects of the event including the menu design, food quality, venue layout, entertainment and budget. These activities and resources offer a challenge-based approach to learning about food or as part of a cross-curricular extension/enrichment programme.

In this set of lesson plans, pupils receive an invitation to a special teddy bears’ picnic to celebrate HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation. The invitation stimulates a number of creative and cross-curricular learning activities including games, role-play and story. Colourful resources of ‘bears on location’ help pupils to consider all aspects of picnic protocol including what not to wear, how to find the perfect picnic spot, choosing what to eat and practising picnic manners. These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside. The lesson is part of three in the set and should be used with ‘The Coronation Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ and ‘The Coronation Big Lunch: Picnic Plate’ .