Many children and adults suffer from stress and anxiety at times. An over busy brain makes it difficult to concentrate on tasks and the feelings associated with anxiety can cause distress and further anxiety. Recent research suggests that activities which focus the mind without being overly taxing can help break the cycle of worry and anxiety and can help calm the busy mind. One such activity is coloring. This resource provides 40 original hand drawn kaleidoscopic images. The repetitive nature of the patterns is intentional, encouraging the individual to settle into a calming routine. Drawings range in complexity, making it a suitable resource for all age groups, including adults. This resource is also suitable for use with Special Educational Needs students. I hope that enjoyment and a sense of calm can be found by using this resource. Mael Matthews

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 Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing and sculpture based on the human figure. 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 the work of notable artists and sculptors . They are then guided through the development of their own artwork.

The current government workforce challenge reports state, amongst other things that all staff should work from schemes of study. This resource can provide this. This resource offers 38 thorough, linked Art lesson plans for Key Stage 3. All plans include differentiation, a step by step plan, resources lists and a student friendly hand-out. Topics range from formal drawing to abstraction, ceramics to wire construction. The US version of this resource is a "Top Seller". These lesson plans were devised in an Ofsted "Outstanding" Art department.

A KS3 Art Unit of Work. Focus: Abstract Landscapes

This exciting unit of work is provided ion two formats, an "at a glance" version and an in depth version. Each version includes a step by step guide to delivering the lessons in the unit. Also included are students friendly support guides, exemplar work images, health and safety, critical and contextual studies ideas, homework and cross curricular links. We hope that you and your students enjoy the resource.

This Art project is a lovely was you finish off the year. The step by step booklet walks children through a series of art activities focussing on the natural world. This opens up the possibility of taking the children outside to draw if the weather permits. Also included is a slideshow of images relating to the natural world. Ideal for Primary aged children in the UK, Junior school children in the US.

Are you brave enough to ask your students what they have thought about their Art education this year? Do you want to collect meaningful comments for your SEF? If so, this simple resource will help. A page of targeted questions which will allow students to provide feedback. Provided as a Word document so that you can fully edit it. Enjoy the summer hols when they arrive!

Engage students in the Rio Olympics with this collection of Olympic themed coloring sheets. Easy to print.

A visual guide to building up simple 1 point perspective drawings. The slideshow is a step by step guide showing how to use an eye line and vanishing point to produce depth in drawings. This resource is suitable for all age groups and would be an ideal starting point for a lesson in perspective. It is fully editable.

This resource provides a scheme of work focussing on architecture along with Power Point slideshows showing how to build up 1 and 2 point perspective drawings stage by stage and also a slideshow of photographs which relate to perspective.

This resource provides over 30 black and white abstract images. They have been designed to allow colour to be added in a variety of ways. Some students might like to develop “realistic” pictures of actual objects or scenes by thinking carefully about which sections to apply colour to. Other students might want to use the images as a basis for pattern work, or simply apply colour in a random way. Colour can be applied using pencil crayon, felt tip or even paint. If using paint make sure that the images are printed onto appropriately robust paper. This resource is ideal for use as an extension activity towards the end of a main project.

A mind map of cross curricular links in Art. A useful resource when explaining the validity of Art to students, staff and parents. This black and white version is photocopiable.

This scheme of study provides a lesson by lesson plan based on figure drawing and figurative sculpture. The scheme is cross referenced with thinking skills, risk assessment and differentiation. The scheme can be used in conjunction with other support materials available from Mael Matthews through TES.

This resource comprises a slide show of images of fish, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES