In this teaching pack, children will learn about the acclaimed fashion designer Duro Olowu and explore the use of pattern, colour and texture. This planning is designed to take place over 5 lessons so can be done over one or two days blocked out, or over the course of a term in weekly sessions. The outcome of this teaching pack is that the children will have a thorough understanding of what it means to be a designer; explored the work of Duro Olowu as a prominent Black British designer; and they will have created their own bag with a unique applique design using colourful prints.

Link your class’s art with learning about other cultures. This mini-project teaches children about the Trinidadian artist and sculptor, Cynthia McLean exploring her use of vibrancy and colour to reflect steel pan music. Use teaching pack to deliver lesson on the history of steel pan, introduce the artist and encourage children to begin using different art techniques to create the same sense of colour and life. Ideal to introduce children into testing out different art materials to replicate McLean’s pieces. Works well with oil pastels.

Perfect for any classroom with a natural or tropical theme, these labels will fit the front of any standard size tray in your classroom. Both editable and PDF versions available. PDF version are designed for use in a book corner with a range of genres in a pleasing typeface.

Available as both PDF and editable Publisher document, these natural eucalyptus labels are perfect for any nature/natural themed classroom. Also includes a ‘Now, Next, Then’ board for SEN children in calming colours.

Four different plant pots for your learning goals display. Space for the child to write their learning goal for the year in the plant pot. Comes with display posters to promote the idea of ‘growing your goal’. Creates a beautiful, natural display to promote the notion of growth mindset and progress in your classroom.

Display bunting with two letters per side of A4. Designed with rustic wooden effect on the background. Editable and PDF versions available. PDF version contains lettering for the following subjects: English Maths VIPERS Explore & Discover