Free teaching resources
Working with children? We have a great selection of resources for Key Stages 1 to 4 to help you involve pupils at different ages and stages.
And don’t forget to browse our other resources…
Linking with the curriculum
The Big Lunch links nicely with many elements of the curriculum and school life, including community events, cooking and healthy eating, wellbeing and mental health, citizenship and antibullying.
The Big Lunch lesson plans
The Big Lunch takes place annually in June, but these resources can be used any time and linked to school or community events all year round!
Key Stage 1-2
Key Stage 2-3
The greenest Big Lunch challenge
Download our lesson plan
This year, we’re working with WWF-UK on ideas to make this year’s Big Lunch the greenest yet. To help schools get involved, our education teams have created a simple lesson plan for key stage two to get pupils thinking about what ‘greener’ might look like. Designed to cover several areas of the KS2 Citizenship curriculum, this lively lesson plan will teach pupils about some of the simple actions we can all take to make sustainable food choices.
It’s a perfect compliment to our live lesson from the Eden Project rainforest, which explores where our food comes from and why it’s so important!
Live lesson from the rainforest with Eden Project and WWF-UK
Watch our live lesson from the rainforest with Eden Project and WWF.
Pawprint Challenge Pack: The Big Lunch
Activities for your Big Lunch
These Big Lunch activities are perfect for groups and schools. They can…
Arts and crafts
How to make bunting
Pawprint Challenge Pack: Month of Community
The Month of Community is a time to come together to celebrate…
Discover teaching resources from the Eden Project
Free curriculum and lesson plans from the education team at the Eden Project, suitable for primary and secondary classes. From augmented reality rainforest experiences to lessons livestreamed right into your classroom, there’s a huge range of resources to explore.
Where next?
The Big Lunch for schools
Schools are the perfect place to host a Big Lunch – and holding one…
Activities for your Big Lunch
These Big Lunch activities are perfect for groups and schools. They can…
The Big Lunch FAQs
Answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Food, planet and community
Good food brings people together. Here’s how to start a community food…