Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Unlock the magic of colours with our “Colourful Adventures Bundle” – an all-in-one guide and activity designed to ignite creativity in your classroom! Perfect for art teachers, homeschooling parents, or anyone passionate about fostering artistic exploration in young minds.
What’s Included:
Colour Mixing Guide:
Dive into the world of colours with our comprehensive Colour Mixing Guide! Tailored for 11-year-olds, this step-by-step guide makes learning fun and engaging. Your students will master the art of blending primary colours to create a spectrum of stunning secondary and tertiary shades. With easy-to-follow instructions and a style suited for young learners, the guide encourages experimentation and sparks the imagination.
“Colourful Creatures Collage” Activity:
Take the learning further with our hands-on and delightful “Colourful Creatures Collage” activity! This activity seamlessly integrates the colour mixing skills acquired from the guide into an imaginative art project. Students get to bring their colourful creatures to life, exploring their creativity and expressing themselves through a vibrant masterpiece. This activity not only reinforces colour theory but also nurtures fine motor skills and storytelling abilities.
Why Choose Our Bundle:
Comprehensive Learning: Our guide covers primary, secondary, and tertiary colours, ensuring a well-rounded understanding.
Engaging Activity: The “Colourful Creatures Collage” activity turns learning into a captivating adventure, fostering a love for art.
Easy Implementation: No need for extensive preparation – simply follow the guide and watch your students’ creativity soar.
Educational and Fun: We believe learning should be enjoyable. This bundle combines education with excitement, making art an unforgettable experience.
Who Can Benefit:
Art Teachers: Enhance your curriculum with a vibrant and practical approach to colour theory.
Homeschooling Parents: Make art lessons at home an engaging and educational experience for your children.
Art Enthusiasts: Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or art lover, our bundle adds a splash of colour to your educational toolkit.
Embrace the beauty of colours and unleash your students’ creativity with our “Colourful Adventures Bundle” – available now on Teachers Pay Teachers. Elevate your art lessons and watch as your students embark on a journey of artistic discovery!
Engage students with the natural world with this bundle of Art resources focussing on trees. A step by step guide to drawing trees as well as images of trees for inspiration.
Suggested starting points for the 2020 AQA Fine Art Component 2 question paper. Includes suggestions for Qs 1 to 7, image slideshows for Q1 and Q6.
Also includes the following.
A step by step guide to developing preparatory work with an emphasis on meeting the Assessment Objectives.
An example Level 9 sketchbook
Advice on how to develop ideas for a final outcome.
Please note that the questions are referred to by number, not actual title so as not to contravene Ofqual regulations around reproducing questions, so cross reference with the actual question paper is required.
We can hand out the AQA A level Art Component 2 question papers on Friday 1st February. Get ahead off the game with this collection of support resources. Included are the following.
Support bundle for students comprising of:
Contents
• Introduction
• Student information
• Week by week guide
• Homework checklist
• Support request sheet
• The History of Art – Notable Periods, Styles and Artists
• Component 2 Final Outcome Checklist
• Art Analysis Prompt Sheet
• AQA A level grade boundaries from 2019
• Securing Outstanding A level Performance in Art
18 pages in total.
A document for teachers explaining why ALPS doesn’t always work for Art.
A fully editable letter to parents explaining what is required.
We hope that this will take the pressure off at the start of the process.
Suitable for AQA and EdExcel GCSE Art. Are you desperately trying to get your GCSE Art students to focus on finishing Component 1 before we hand out Component 2 papers? If so, this will help. Clear, straightforward advice for students on how to review their preparatory work and formulate a plan for an outcome or outcomes. Notes emphasise the need to make informed choices and pull ideas together.
This resource is provided as a word document so that you have full editing freedom. You can simply copy the text and drop it into your own documents. There are no images with this document. It is pure, explanatory text.
I use it with my students every year in a booklet format and I find that it really helps them organise their thoughts.
I hope it helps you too.
The Israel - Palestine conflict is complex. Here is a clear information booklet for students. It provides balanced, factual information in a simple, easy to understand format.
Key historic events and political figures are covered.
Also includes an explanation of the issues surrounding the Gaza Strip.
A question sheet at the end of the document tests for understanding. There is also a coloring activity which invites students to add color to the flags of Israel and Palestine.
Please note that no political opinion is included here. It is absolutely fact based.
A great little Halloween art activity. An easy to print paper skull template in the style of the Mexican Day of the Dead Candy Skulls.
Students can add their own designs and colour, cut out and fold into the skull shape.
Decorate your classroom with them and make links to mexican culture.
Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide: Your Path to Successful Teaching
Are you a trainee teacher looking to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling teaching career? Welcome to your ultimate companion on this incredible journey! Our “Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide” is here to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and practical advice you need to become an effective and inspiring educator.
What Does This Guide Offer?
This meticulously crafted guide is an all-in-one resource designed to support you in every aspect of your teaching career. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned teacher, you’ll find invaluable insights and actionable steps that will enhance your teaching skills and ensure your students’ success.
What’s Inside?
Lesson Planning: Discover the secrets to crafting engaging and effective lessons that leave a lasting impact on your students. Learn how to set clear objectives, cater to diverse learners, and foster active participation.
Classroom Management: Master the art of creating a positive and well-managed classroom environment. Establish clear expectations, cultivate a positive atmosphere, and employ effective discipline strategies.
Record Keeping: Stay organized and on top of administrative tasks with tips on maintaining accurate records, using digital tools, and upholding data privacy.
Work-Life Balance: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with practical advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, managing time efficiently, and seeking support when needed.
Seeking Support: Embrace mentorship, collaborate with colleagues, invest in professional development, and tap into administrative resources to fuel your professional growth.
Classroom Presence: Develop a strong classroom presence that inspires and engages your students. Radiate enthusiasm, master body language, and be responsive and flexible in your teaching.
Positive Student Relationships: Learn how to build meaningful connections with your students, fostering trust and open communication. Deliver constructive feedback and truly get to know your students.
Career Progression: Plan for your future as an educator with insights on setting clear career goals, investing in professional development, networking, and seeking mentorship for career guidance.
Why Choose This Guide?
This guide is not just about theory; it’s a practical roadmap to becoming the teacher you aspire to be. It’s your trusted companion, offering detailed strategies, step-by-step instructions, and real-life examples to help you succeed.
Get Started Today!
Embark on your journey to becoming a successful and impactful educator with the “Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide.” Your passion for teaching combined with the knowledge and tools in this guide will empower you to inspire the next generation of learners.
Transform your teaching career today—download our guide and start making a positive difference in the lives of your students!
A four lesson art unit focusing on the connections between art and medicine and health.
Each lesson includes timings, activities, materials list and homework ideas.
The anatomical work of Leonardo da Vinci is explored and students are encouraged to develop their own artwork through careful observation.
The Elements of Art are well covered.
Ideal for strengthening those cross curricular links. You might even want to get the Science department involved!
An Art project to engage Primary school students in issues associated with cultural identity. This fun and informative resource provides four hour long lessons which challenge students to think about their own cultural identity and link it to imagery. They are then invited to explore elements of art through drawing, painting and collage. Fun activities that all students can access.
This resource includes four lesson plans, materials lists, artist references, timings and a rubric.
Also included is a 15 minute demonstration video showing how an exciting drawing can be developed around a cultural image.
68 high quality photographs of a real human skeleton to support art students. Every part of the skeleton is photographed. ideal for students focussing on anatomy. Also suitable for Biology students.
Are you looking for an effective, fully editable Art curriculum plan? This might help. A curriculum plan suitable for secondary school, years 7 to 13, along with an accompanying rationale and implementation plan.
Both documents are provided in Word, so that you can modify as required.
A clear GCSE Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 11 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives.
Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track.
Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content!
Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.
A clear A Level Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 13 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives.
Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track.
Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content!
Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.
Colour / Color, Line, Shape, Form, Value, Texture and Space. A super smart poster for each. Great visuals an a student friendly description. Includes US and UK spelling of color / colour.
Simply print and display. Also ideal for dropping into your own docs.
40 print friendly science worksheets suitable for KS3 students. Each worksheet includes clear information about the topic and questions that test student understanding. Ideal for use as cover lessons / substitute lessons. Also great as hassle free starters or extension activities. Very useful in the run up to Christmas, as colleagues succumb to illness.
Themes covered are …
Alpha Beta Gamma Radiation
Anaesthetics
Bee decline
Big bang theory
Body image
Chemical weapons of World War 1
Diabetes
Drugs in sport
Earthquakes
Eclipses
Engaging in science
Environmental issues
Fireworks
Global issues
Graphene
Health and fitness
History of the atom
Hurricane Matthew
International space station
Life beyond Earth
Lifecycle of a large star
Lifecycle of a medium star
Medical imaging
Mission to Mars
Modern chemical weapons
New cancer treatment
Nuclear weapons
Obesity
Planet Earth
Power of social media
Science of Christmas
Science of colour
Social media
Solar power
The Sun
Tornadoes
Tsunamis
Wildlife decline
This resource provides visually stimulating slides from A to Z - showing a corresponding art word or term.
Words and terms are purposefully challenging, therefore stretching students specialist vocabulary and knowledge. The resource could contribute to the Art Department's literacy policy.
Included are words such as Decoupage, Impasto and Xylography.
This resource can be used as a slideshow or can be printed for permanent display around the Art room.
This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with masks. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner.
This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 students.
80 high quality photographs of structures to provide Art students with inspiration. Bridges, pylons, buildings, scaffolding, girders and more. Ideal for drawing exercises and links to architecture.
Give students a relaxing colouring activity. Evidence suggests that colouring exercises are effective in calming busy minds in both adults and children. Teachers successfully use them in the classroom to help students re focus. Unfortunately most colouring books are prohibitively expensive. This affordable collection of beautiful original drawings is the solution. 65 beautiful mandalas ready for printing out and adding colour.
All drawings are original and have been produced by Mael Matthews.