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 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 ‘The Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic’, ‘The Big Lunch: Picnic Plate’ and ‘The Big Lunch Picnic Planning’. These lessons also link in with ‘The Greenest Big Lunch Challenge’ lesson plan.

The Big Lunch is an idea from the Eden Project that aims to inspire millions of people across the UK to strengthen their social connections and do something positive for their community and for the planet. As an environmental charity, the Eden Project wants to help participants make their Big Lunch as planet friendly as possible. With that in mind, this complete KS2 lesson aims to help schools, teachers and their pupils consider what ‘greener’ might look like. What swaps can be made to make Big Lunch food planet-friendly? How can food waste be minimised? The plan is designed to be accessible and geared towards discussing and highlighting changes that can be made or actions which can be taken rather than being an in-depth dive into the topic of sustainable food systems. It taps into WWF’s Livewell diet as a simple way of framing the actions we can take. The children are invited to design their own Big Lunch menu based on the conversations they have had and finally, justify their choices. Complete with a Rainforest Big Lunch story for carpet time, this lesson covers several areas of the KS2 Citizenship curriculum. It can be used on its own but is a perfect compliment to our live lesson from the Eden Project rainforest! Join us live for an interactive telling of our ‘Rainforest Big Lunch’ story on 25th April 2025. Sign up here: https://events.more-human.co.uk/event/the-big-lunch-live-lesson-from-the-eden-project-rainforest--with-eden-project

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.

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.

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 ‘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 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 ‘The Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic’, ‘The Big Lunch: Picnic Plate’ and ‘The Big Lunch Picnic Planning’. These lessons also link in with ‘The Greenest Big Lunch Challenge’ lesson plan.

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’ .

For schools interested in linking to HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation Celebrations, we have prepared some special Coronation Big Lunch lesson plans. These are targeted at KS3/4 but could be adapted for use with younger students. Pupils are asked to analyse an advert using media language. They then create their own storyboard for a TV advert for the King and Queen Consort’s Coronation. They are encouraged to think creatively about using colours, props, setting, costumes which connote royalty, a party, a formal occasion, Buckingham Palace etc. This can be used as a speaking and listening assessment.

For schools interested in linking to The Coronation of HM The King and HM The Queen Consort, we have prepared some special Coronation Big Lunch lesson plans. These are targeted at KS3/4 but could be adapted for use with younger students. Pupils are introduced to the idea of street food and the types of foods that are eaten around the world. They are then asked to design their own street food menu, exploring different vocabulary including how to order and pay in a restaurant. Pupils will present their menus as part of their own Pop-Up restaurant at a street party for HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation. This lesson can be used for any Modern Language and is linked to the following aspects of the curriculum: develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests. Speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.

For schools interested in linking to HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation Celebrations, we have prepared some special Coronation Big Lunch lesson plans. These are targeted at KS3/4 but could be adapted for use with younger students. Pupils are asked to prepare a piece of fiction entitled ‘My First Day as King’ to commemorate the Coronation. They are taught the meaning of empathy and to develop their writing skills, by getting inside the head of The King. Pupils are encouraged to use the five senses and learn to ‘show not tell’ with their writing.

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 ‘The Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic’, ‘The Big Lunch: Picnic Plate’ and ‘The Big Lunch Picnic Planning’. These lessons also link in with ‘The Greenest Big Lunch Challenge’ lesson plan.

Pupils are asked to plan a Big Lunch for a community group. In preparation they research different types of food from around the world and consider some foods that are shared at community events. They are also encouraged to think about what makes a balanced diet and healthy eating. They draw on this learning to plan a three course menu that will be judged by the teacher or school chef, after they have presented it to them and the rest of the class. 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.

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.

Lots of great activity ideas for involving young people in preparation for The 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.

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.

Pupils receive a challenge to participate in the community celebrations for HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation. 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 for the Coronation. They devise additional features to enhance their 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 about HM King Charles III is included to support learning about history, the monarchy and the significance of the Coronation.

For schools interested in linking to HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation Celebrations, we have prepared some special Coronation Big Lunch lesson plans. These are targeted at KS3/4 but could be adapted for use with younger students. Pupils are asked to research street parties from around the world and then debate the advantages and disadvantages of street parties using role play. This lesson’s link to the curriculum is: Human geography relating to population and urbanisation.

In this lesson plan, pupils are introduced to the idea of healthy eating, cooking and preparing for a special picnic to celebrate HM The King and HM The Queen Consort’s Coronation. 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 introduce pupils to consider what is needed for a balanced diet. Children will develop their skills around good food choices and be reminded of the significance of the Royal Coronation (see associated lesson plan 'The Coronation Big Lunch: Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Key Stage 1, Activity 1). These activities and resources offer a play-based approach to teaching and provide opportunities to link classroom learning with learning outside.