What's in this section?
A range of curriculum-linked activities that will inspire KS1 students to think creatively – whether to solve problems or simply design amazing inventions. Resources are linked to popular characters like Shaun the Sheep and contain activities for group and individual work.
Who is it for?
These resources are designed for KS1 teachers that want to encourage their pupils’ creativity. But there are also ideas for parents to use at weekends or during the holidays. Everything's free to use in the classroom or at home.
Lesson plans and inspiring activities
Download these comprehensive lesson plans or activity sheet. The lesson plans contain multiple different tasks so you can pick individual aspects even if you don’t choose to use the full plan.
Cracking Ideas 2019 - Key Stage 1
Age 5-7
Key Stage 1
Cross-curricular 
After School, Extension The Brief
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Cracking Ideas Lesson Plan 5-7 year olds
Age 5-7
Key Stage 1
Cross-curricular The Brief
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Nancy & the Meerkats Musical Box
Age 5-7
Key Stage 1
Cross-curricular The Brief
Nancy & the Meerkats present a range of themed activities, together with lesson plans to support and develop your pupils understanding of copyright, trade marks and importance of respecting intellectual property.
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Let the world see your work: upload it to our Cracking Ideas gallery, and see how many thumbs up you can get.
