Roald Dahl lesson plans have had a makeover! Our full suite of lessons with a fresh new look are now available on our Teachers' Hub, just in time for the start of the new school year.
Bring the magic of Roald Dahl stories to life in your classroom with our YPO-sponsored lesson plans, spanning the full curriculum!
WHAT'S INSIDE?
For each title you will find six lesson plans created to align with Key Stage 1 and 2 learning objectives.
Our free lesson plans are designed to teach Roald Dahl stories alongside the whole curriculum, from English, Maths and STEM to Art, PSHE and Geography.
We've also created an extra-special set of six lesson plans perfect for pre-schoolers, with a little help from the Enormous Crocodile!
WHICH ROALD DAHL BOOKS CAN I TEACH?
We have lesson packs for eleven core Roald Dahl titles so you can teach the story that speaks to you and your students. You can find lesson plans based on:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Step into Willy Wonka's factory with your class and discover a world of imagination and invention. With Literacy and PSHE objectives, these lesson plans explore themes including identity and understanding others' experiences.
Matilda
Inspire your class with our favourite brave and brilliant heroine. These lesson plans span several subjects; try moving things with your mind in STEM, or overcoming Matilda's challenges in PSHE.
The BFG
Discover buckets of whoppsy-whiffling words to gobblefunk around with. These Literacy and PSHE plans explore themes including friendship, dreams and believing.
The Twits
Introduce your class to the most disgusterous duo we know and discover nasty tricks and sticky situations in these Literacy and PSHE lesson plans.
James and the Giant Peach
Take your class around the world with the help of some rather peculiar insects. With Literacy and Science objectives, these lesson plan explore themes incluidng invention and being champions for good.
Fantastic Mr Fox
These lessons might just be fantastic. Join our foxy hero on an exploration through English, Drama, Design, Technology, Art and more.
The Witches
The Witches is a splendidly spooky way to bring some adventure into your lessons. Use the story of the Grand High Witch to explore Maths, English, PSHE, Computing, Art and Design.
George's Marvellous Medicine
George's mischievous adventures are perfect to explore themes of invention, feelings and the power of words. Lead creative writing challenges and PSHE conversations guided by George's story.
Danny the Champion of the World
Danny's dad teaches him many things about the world; let his wisdom inspire in your class with these inventive lesson plans exploring Computing, Design, Literacy, PSHE and more.
Billy and the Minpins
The Minpins may be small, but they have some big lessons to teach. Join Billy and his crew for a series of lessons on Literacy and Art.
The Emormous Crocodile
Who said primary school pupils get to have all the fun? We've created an extra-special set of six lesson plans perfect for pre-schoolers, with a little help from the Enormous Crocodile!