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.
A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. This guide takes Natural Forms as a subject matter.
This resource offers 10 individual photographic slideshows of images associated with the natural world (Over 300 images in total). Themes covered are Hands, Natural Textures, Sky, Trees, Water, Patterns in the Environment, Birds, Fish, Flowers and Fungi.
A useful cross curricular resource suitable for use with all ages.
This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing, painting and relief work based on architecture. 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.
Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse architecture in their locality, consider architecturally inspired artwork by recognised artists and develop their own responses. The unit of study allows for guided discovery.
This resource comprises a slide show of images of insects, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for Biology students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.
This resource comprises a slide show of images of the sea, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural qualities and compositional elements of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation and artwork development.
This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for geography students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.
This resource comprises a slide show of images of the sea, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural and compositional qualities of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation and artwork development.
This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for geography students or as inspiration for creative writing. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.
This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with 3 dimensional work with an emphasis on diversity of design in different cultures. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner.
Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse 3 dimensional artwork and vessels from cultures other than their own. They are then guided through the development of their own objects.
This document provides a photocopiable form that allows students to assess their own performance. A useful resource for encouraging self analysis. Also helpful evidence for the Head of subject when compiling the Departmental Self Evaluation Form.
This resource provides a concise illustrated history of notable Art events. Information is presented in an easy to access table format. A useful resource for Art students of all ages. Also a handy reminder for Art teachers.
A word search that challenges students to find the names of famous artists. A useful extension activity which can help to introduce students to the artists.
This book provides a step by step art project for Grade 3 to 6. The focus is "The Natural World". Children are guided through the development of drawings and paintings based on natural objects. A range of artwork by recognised artists is also introduced to students.
The resource can provide a structure for 6 to 8 individual art lessons. It also allows for modification by the teacher to suit the particular group.
This Primary Art resource has been developed by Start Creative Resources
The US version of this resource has been awarded 5 stars by the TES team. A top seller on both sides of the pond.
This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style.
Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more.
The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. It also offers activities that directly link to GCSE Art Assessment Objectives, ensuring students are "GCSE ready" by the end of Key Stage 3.
The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. The resource can be used in conjunction with Mael's other Art resources which can be found at https:tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/mael
The US version of this resource has been awarded 5 stars by the TES team.
This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style.
Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more.
The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. It also offers activities that directly link to GCSE Art Assessment Objectives, ensuring students are "GCSE ready" by the end of Key Stage 3.
The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. The resource can be used in conjunction with Mael's other Art resources which can be found at https:tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/mael
Keep your students happy and busy in the last week of term with this Easter themed resource. 10 mazes of increasing difficulty. Challenge your students to get to the egg. To make it even more challenging, perhaps give them a time limit!
Happy Easter from START!
This extensive resource provides 20 pages full of comments suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 Art student reports. Comments cover the full range of abilities and are fully editable. A very useful resource for busy Art teachers who require report writing inspiration or just a bit of help with report structures. Fully editable.
This massive Art resource provides 153 pages, 38 individual, linked lessons to guide the teaching of Art through years 7, 8 and 9. A balanced curriculum providing students with experience of drawing, painting, printing, three dimensional work, art history … and much more.
Each lesson provides clear step by step guidance for the teacher, materials lists, homework, risk assessment and a student friendly information sheet.
This curriculum has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art. The lessons allowed Mael to lead his Art department through three consecutively “outstanding” Ofsted inspections. Mael is also an Art examiner and professional artist.
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This resource provides a range of superhero templates that children can use to design their own superhero character. They can add color to develop their own super suit and then they can think about the super powers that their character will have.
You could encourage children to develop super powers linked to study skills, for instance, super memory or super writing ability …. Or you could use it as a lead into creative writing, with their superhero saving the day in an adventure.
Male and female character templates are provided.
This resource could help make cross curricular links – study skills, art, creative writing.
38 thorough Art lesson plans suitable for Middle School (USA) and Key Stage 3 (UK). Each lesson builds upon the last ensuring that thorough, cohesive Art education is provided. Lesson plans provide detailed step by step guides, materials lists, health and safety information, home work ideas and a student friendly information sheet.
This resource has been produced by Mael Matthews, Head of Art at one of the UK’s highest achieving schools, and Senior Art examiner.
Two versions are provided, one for the UK and one for the US.
Do you want to make your classroom an even happier place? This resource might help. Over 30 happy pictures which can be printed out and displayed, or used as a slideshow. All images are high quality and include smiling animals, balloons, fireworks and happy people. Enough to bring a smile to everyone's face. :)
