The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
11 posters for Elements of Art:
Colour
Form
Line
Lines in space
Pattern
Textiles
Tone
Tone creating tissue paper
What lines can do
Tonal Effects
Tone
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Enhance your Design and Technology curriculum with our extensive 153-page PDF booklet of worksheets, carefully designed to support a whole school scheme of work. This invaluable resource progressively challenges students as they delve into exciting projects covering a wide range of topics.
Inside this comprehensive package, you’ll find an array of engaging worksheets for designing, investigating, planning, and evaluating. Each project is thoughtfully crafted to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and foster their problem-solving skills.
Projects included in this bundle:
Moving pictures
Playground equipment
Fruit salad
Homes
Teddy vehicles
Puppets
Winding toys
Coats
Healthy snack packaging
Sandwiches
Moving monsters
Photograph frames
Money containers
Pop-up book
Alarms
Lights
Musical instruments
Bread
Moving toys
Biscuits
A shelter
Slippers
Fairground ride
Controllable vehicle
Equip your students with the tools they need to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through exciting D&T projects. This resource is perfect for educators seeking to implement a cohesive and engaging scheme of work. Don’t miss out on this must-have collection of D&T worksheets!
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Do you want to teach your students how to paint with geometric blocks of primary colours in the style of Piet Mondrian? Look no further than this resource pack, which includes everything you need to teach this topic in a creative and interactive way.
This resource pack contains:
★ A detailed lesson plan that outlines the learning objective, success criteria, starter activity, main input, main activity, differentiation, plenary and item list.
★ A PowerPoint presentation that supports the main input and plenary, with text boxes for the teacher to read and key questions to ask the students. It also includes images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques.
★ Piet Mondrian painting question sheets that help the students to observe and describe some paintings by Piet Mondrian, an artist who used geometric shapes and primary colours to create abstract art. The sheets have some questions to test the students’ understanding and appreciation of the paintings. You can use these sheets as worksheets or as discussion prompts.
★ Piet Mondrian template. You can use this template as a reference or print it out and give it to lower ability students.
This resource pack is suitable for Key Stage 1 students and covers the following skills and knowledge:
★ How to divide a paper into rectangular sections using a pencil and ruler.
★ How to paint blocks of a single colour without mixing into other colours, using only red, yellow and blue.
★ How to use black lines to border each section, creating a contrast and a neat finish.
★ How to observe and describe paintings that use geometric shapes and primary colours.
This resource pack is designed to inspire and motivate your students to explore and experiment with painting with geometric blocks of primary colours. It will also help them to develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. Download this resource pack today and make your lesson a masterpiece!
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging lesson on painting with different brushstrokes for your key stage 1 pupils? Look no further than this resource pack, which includes everything you need to teach this topic in a creative and interactive way.
This resource pack contains:
★ A detailed lesson plan that outlines the learning objective, success criteria, starter activity, main input, main activity, differentiation, plenary and item list.
★ A PowerPoint presentation that supports the main input and plenary, with key questions to ask the pupils. It also includes images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques.
★ A vocabulary picture matching sheet that helps the pupils to learn some words related to painting, such as brushes, thick, painting, palette, bristles, primary colours, thin, gentle, brushstrokes, handle.
★ A challenge vocabulary matching sheet that tests the pupils’ understanding of some words related to painting, such as colour, shade, stroke, etc. The pupils need to match the word/picture to the definition.
This resource pack is suitable for Key Stage 1 children and covers the following skills and knowledge:
★ How to rinse and clean a paintbrush using water and a paper towel.
★ How to use the dip, dip, dab method to apply paint, using water, paint and a palette.
★ How to make a range of marks by stroking the brush on the paper, such as curved, straight, dotted, etc.
★ How to use different colours and shades to create different effects.
★ How to observe and describe paintings that use different techniques and colours.
This resource pack is designed to inspire and motivate your pupils to explore and experiment with painting with different brushstrokes. It will also help them to develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. Download this resource pack today and make your lesson a masterpiece!
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☆ KS1 Space Art Unit - 5 lessons
☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons
☆ KS1 African Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging lesson on painting with a paintbrush for your key stage 1 pupils? Look no further than this resource pack, which includes everything you need to teach this topic in a creative and interactive way.
This resource pack contains:
★ A detailed lesson plan that outlines the learning objective, success criteria, starter activity, main input, main activity, differentiation, plenary and item list.
★ A PowerPoint presentation that supports the main input and plenary, with text boxes for the teacher to read and key questions to ask the pupils. It also includes images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques.
★ Examples of paintings sheets that show some paintings that use different techniques and colours. You can use these sheets as a reference or print them out and display them in the classroom.
★ Questions about paintings sheet that contains some questions to test the pupils’ understanding and appreciation of the paintings. You can use this sheet as a worksheet or as a discussion prompt.
This resource pack is suitable for KS1 children and covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ How to identify the parts of a paintbrush: the handle, the ferrule and the bristles.
☆ How to hold and use a paintbrush correctly, with a relaxed grip and the bristles pointing downwards.
☆ How to use the dip, dip, dab method to apply paint, using water, paint and a palette.
☆ How to create different shades of colours by adding more or less water or paint.
☆ How to observe and describe paintings that use different techniques and colours.
This resource pack is designed to inspire and motivate your pupils to explore and experiment with painting with a paintbrush. It will also help them to develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. Download this resource pack today and make your lesson a masterpiece!
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☆ KS1 Space Art Unit - 5 lessons
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These 12 posters are great for displaying in each area to show how you use assessment and directing teaching assistants.
Each sheet includes:
Key Learning Opportunities
What Will I Use?
What Will It Look Like?
What Will I Do?
What Will the Adult Do?
Sheets for:
Book Corner / Listening Station, Computer Area, Construction, Creative D&M, Malleable, Maths, Our Office, Painting, Role Play, Sand, Small World, Water.
All of these documents are editable Word documents.
These are all fully editable in word. ks1 eyfs
Ideal for transition activities, supply teachers, a gap lesson, an end of year activity or just for a display. This PowerPoint provides step-by-step instructions for children to create their own 3D word art using an inspirational word
‘This lesson has been a life saver! What an enjoyable lesson.’
This outstanding word art lesson is ideal for a transition activity, supply teachers, a gap lesson, an end of year activity or just for a display.
Children will study a range of artists who use words in their artwork, then create some 3D word artwork of their own. You can use this lesson flexibly from 30 minutes to an hour.
You will get:
✸ A PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions
✸ Lesson plan
L.O. To be able to create my own word art.
Success Criteria:
I understand what ‘3D’ and ‘perspective’ means
I can use pattern to make my artwork stand out.
I am inspired by word artists and can share my opinion on a range of artwork.
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Do you want to teach your pupils how to paint with a paintbrush, different brushstrokes and geometric blocks of primary colours in a fun and engaging way? Look no further than this resource pack, which includes three outstanding art lessons that cover these topics in a creative and interactive way and are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils.
This resource pack contains:
⍟ Three detailed lesson plans that outline the learning objectives, success criteria, starter activities, main inputs, main activities, differentiations, plenaries and item lists for each lesson.
⍟ Three PowerPoint presentations that support the main inputs and plenaries, with text boxes for the teacher to read and key questions to ask the pupils. They also include images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques for each lesson.
⍟ Vocabulary task sheets that help the pupils to learn some words related to painting, such as brushes, thick, painting, palette, bristles, primary colours, thin, gentle, brushstrokes, handle, colour, shade, stroke, etc. The sheets have tables with three columns: word, definition and example. The pupils need to match the words with their definitions and examples or fill in the missing columns for each lesson.
⍟ Examples of paintings sheets that show some paintings that use different techniques and colours. You can use these sheets as references or print them out and display them in the classroom for each lesson.
⍟ Three Piet Mondrian painting question sheets that help the pupils to observe and describe some paintings by Piet Mondrian, an artist who used geometric shapes and primary colours to create abstract art. The sheets have some questions to test the pupils’ understanding and appreciation of the paintings. You can use these sheets as worksheets or as discussion prompts for the third lesson.
⍟ Piet Mondrian templates that help the pupils to divide their paper into rectangular sections using a pencil and ruler. The templates have some dotted lines to guide the pupils. You can use these templates as references or print them out and give them to the pupils for the third lesson.
This resource pack is suitable for Key Stage One pupils and covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ How to identify the parts of a paintbrush: the handle, the ferrule and the bristles.
☆ How to hold and use a paintbrush correctly, with a relaxed grip and the bristles pointing downwards.
☆ How to use the dip, dip, dab method to apply paint, using water, paint and a palette.
☆ How to create different shades of colours by adding more or less water or paint.
☆ How to rinse and clean a paintbrush using water and a paper towel.
☆ How to make a range of marks by stroking the brush on the paper, such as curved, straight, dotted, etc.
☆ How to use black lines to border each section, creating a contrast and a neat finish.
☆ How to divide a paper into rectangular sections using a pencil and ruler.
☆ How to paint blocks of a single colour without mixing into other colours, using only red, yellow and blue.
☆ How to observe and describe paintings that use different techniques and colours.
This resource pack is designed to inspire and motivate your pupils to explore and experiment with painting with a paintbrush, different brushstrokes and geometric blocks of primary colours. It will also help them to develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. Download this resource pack today and make your lessons a masterpiece!
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Ignite your students’ creativity and deepen their understanding of the moon with this comprehensive Moon Art Unit. This resource pack includes three thoughtfully designed lessons complete with planning, PowerPoint presentations, and a wide range of resources. Embark on a journey to discover the moon’s mysteries while nurturing your students’ artistic skills.
Lesson 1: Shades of the Moon
In this lesson, students will learn to use pastels to expertly shade the moon. Through engaging activities and discussions, they will explore the different parts of the moon and the techniques used to capture its features. The success criteria ensure that students can understand the moon’s composition, name its different parts, and create their own moon maps using white pastels and light smudging for detail.
Lesson 2: Shades of Grey
Building on their previous knowledge, students will learn to mix black and white to achieve various shades of grey. They will explore the concept of colour blending and apply it to create smooth transitions from white to black. The lesson includes hands-on activities where students practice mixing paint and achieve gradual changes in colour. The success criteria emphasize starting with white and progressively transitioning to black while avoiding abrupt jumps in colour.
Lesson 3: Lunar Viewfinder
In this final lesson, students will use a viewfinder to select a specific area of the moon’s surface to sketch and paint. They will focus on observing colours, textures, and shapes to recreate the details accurately. Students will utilize their shading skills and pay attention to blending and mixing paints to match the shades of grey in their chosen area. The success criteria encourage students to demonstrate their ability to choose an interesting view, sketch the details, and achieve colour accuracy through careful blending.
Each lesson is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, which provides visual aids and guidance throughout the learning process. Additionally, the resource pack includes a moon map website, a “how to draw the moon” video, strip frame templates, black circular paper, pastels, paint, viewfinders, sketching pencils, and more.
Unleash the imagination of your students and foster their artistic expression while unraveling the wonders of the moon. Engage them in a multidisciplinary learning experience that combines art and science. Purchase this Moon Art Unit today and watch your students’ creativity soar to new heights!
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Get stitching with this Bayeux Tapestry art unit! Perfect for those studying Medieval times or art through the ages, children will find out about the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 whilst practising their fabric artistry skills.
Children will plan, design and create a piece of art that represents a section of the Bayeux Tapestry from felt and stitching, learning the skills of stitching and applique and comparing this to the modern day artistry of embroidery.
Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary.
Resources included:
x5 lesson plans
x5 PowerPoints (one for each lesson)
Templates to trace and cut out
Pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry for inspiration
Lesson 1
L.O To experiment with creating art work using fabric and stitch.
Lesson 2
L.O. To plan a design inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.
L.O. Use applique to attach fabric together.
Success Criteria:
I can try using fabric and the technique of stitching.
I can thread a needle.
I can secure a thread.
I can try to create different effects with stitch (some neat, some messy).
Lesson 3
L.O To create a stitching plan.
L.O. To create a story through fabric.
Success Criteria:
I can draw a simple, bold design.
I can add clear, individual stitches in colour.
I can select areas to create with applique.
Lesson 4 and 5
L.O To create story scenes in fabric, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.
Success Criteria:
I can be accurate (tracing / cutting / stitching).
I can explain my colour choices (felt and thread)
I can thread my needle
I can secure my thread
I can stitch
Whole planning unit written by experienced KS2 teacher, rated Outstanding.
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Four lessons aiming to teach sketching still life objects for art. Detailed outstanding planning.
Investigate still life art and the artists that made it popular.
Sketch objects showing light and dark , good use of shape and space.
Evaluate and modify work.
Sketch objects in detail, using a viewfinder. (Cezanne)
Use knowledge of shape and space to help us create a background for still life.
Evaluate work and make ongoing modifications.
Use the work of the cubist artists as starting points for own work. (Juan Gris)
Draw objects in detail using line and tone.
Combine different materials and media to produce a still life.
Draw from real life objects.
Look at different ways of making a balanced composition.
Use different shading techniques to create form.
Evaluate and modify work.
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Let loose your students’ creativity with this captivating KS2 weaving unit! Explore the art of weaving using diverse materials, mastering essential skills like warping, interlocking patterns, finishing, and embroidery. Students will delve into the history of wool in Britain while crafting their own unique landscape compositions, experimenting with textures and layers to represent foreground and background.
Inspiring Exploration of Landscape Artists:
★ David Hockney
★ Peter Doig
★ Peter Lanyon
★ JMW Turner
★ John Wootton
★ Moses Swett
Comprehensive Lesson Plans & Resources:
Each lesson comes complete with a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience.
Key Skills & Techniques Covered:
★ Exploring mixed media landscape artwork
★ Capturing natural scenes through photography
★ Designing and preparing fabric landscapes
★ Understanding the weaving process and terminology
★ Creating simple weavings with wool, thread, and hessian
★ Evaluating and reflecting on finished work
★ Warping up a loom and practicing weaving techniques
★ Creating textile landscapes with various materials
★ Recycling clothes to create a rag rug
Perfect for: KS2, KS3, Years 3-6, weaving, sewing, textiles, design and technology, art, landscapes.
Ignite a passion for textiles and artistic expression with this hands-on weaving unit!
Do you want to teach your students how to design and make their own strong structures using different techniques and materials? Do you want to introduce them to the concept of structures and how they are used in the real world? If so, this D&T unit is for you!
This pack is a complete unit that consists of six outstanding lessons that teach students how to build their own strong structure through construction. In each lesson, students will learn what a structure is, how to join and strengthen materials, and how to design, make, and evaluate their own structure. They will also learn about some examples of strong structures around the world, such as bridges, towers, and domes.
This product is fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and guides.
File Contents:
★ 5 Lesson plans (Lessons 4 and 5 are combined)
★ 5 PowerPoints (Lessons 4 and 5 are combined)
★ Strengthening Techniques sheet
★ Joining Techniques sheet
★ Design Criteria
★ Design Sheet (Easier)
★ Design Sheet (Harder)
★ Proud Stars
Lesson Objectives:
I can explore how to make materials stronger, stiffer and more stable.
I can explore and use different attachment techniques for materials.
I can design a strong structure.
and 5. I can build a strong structure.
I can evaluate my strong structure.
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This unit is suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 and can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a larger design and technology curriculum. It is a great way to foster creativity, skills, and knowledge among your students. It is also a fun and engaging way to explore the topic of structures and engineering.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your own strong structure with your students. Get your copy of this amazing product today!
This art unit is a brilliant way to introduce children to the essential drawing skills of mark making, sketching and key art terms.
Children will complete a range of sketching activities using a range of different drawing tools, which will give the basis for fantastic art skills throughout the year.
Children will also build their understanding of key vocabulary, such as pressure, cross-hatching, texture, monochrome, contrast, density, stippling and more.
These lessons can be used in Year 1, Year 2 or a mixed Year One and Year Two class.
You will receive:
✸ x6 Lesson plans
✸ x6 PowerPoints
✸ Starter task for lesson 2
✸ Animal pictures to sketch
✸ Starter task for lesson 3
✸ Plenary task for lesson 5
Lesson 1 LO: To be able to make marks using a variety of tools.
Success Criteria: I can hold a pencil correctly. I can make a range of marks. I can name the tools used.
Lesson 2 LO: To be able to organise and arrange marks according to techniques used.
Success Criteria: I can make a wide range of marks on a variety of surfaces by exploring the materials provided. I can talk about marks made and make a similar mark if asked to. I can share ideas and word with others.
Lesson 3 LO: To be able to apply my knowledge of mark making.
Success Criteria: I can apply my knowledge of mark making. I can recognise that certain materials produce specific effects. I can identify marks and talk about them using vocabulary I have learnt.
Lesson 4 LO: To be able to create a variety of effects using mark making and surfaces.
Success Criteria: I can explore a range of mark making techniques using a variety of materials. I can hold drawing tools correctly. I can use appropriate vocabulary to describe materials and mark making. I can identify the materials I have used.
Lesson 5 LO: To be able to use music and movement to inspire mark making.
Success Criteria: I can select tools and materials to make specific choices about marks. I can identify where marks change in response to a change in music
Lesson 6 LO: To understand how to show texture and movement by using different marks.
Success Criteria: I can apply knowledge of mark making to identify specific marks and materials that would be appropriate for a task. I can demonstrate a greater understanding of a range of drawing materials. I understand that drawing is a response to a thought or an idea created by a point of inspiration.
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