I have been producing educational resources for just under 3 years. Last year my Art resources were the most downloaded globally and sales are continuing to rise. I have developed a twitter following of over 12,600 (@maelhmatthews) which is helping to promote resources further. This document might help you develop your own brand. Clear, unambiguous advice based on my own experiences. Themes covered in the resource include; the use of social media to promote your resources pricing communicating with buyers time management keeping the right side of copyright and other laws choosing the right topics developing a brand identity Choosing the right "look" for your resources. Managing feedback comments..... and much more. This document outlines a philosophy which is working for me and it might help you develop your own way forward. Good luck!

Get ready for A level Art Component 2 (External Assignment) 2018 with this student support document. It provides a clear structure for students to follow as they begin to develop their exam component. Provided as both PDF and Word document so that it can be fully edited to meet your students' specific needs. Whilst this has been written with the AQA A level Art course in mind, it would be equally suitable for the EdExcel course. 18 pages of print friendly information in total. The resource includes the following information. 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 2017 • Securing Outstanding A level Performance in Art

Four different resources focussing on friends and friendships. Ideal for older KS2 and younger KS3 students. Use these resources when you want to encourage positive friendships. Included are: A quiz about friendships to encourage students to consider what type of friend they are. A lesson plan and supporting resources on bullying A writing frame encouraging students to consider their friendships An activity encouraging positive relationships and warning against unhealthy friendships.

Challenge your students to consider how positive they are about life, learning and pretty much everything. The questions will provide students with a score with a corresponding statement that outlines their particular mind-set. A nice starter activity for group work based on positive or growth mind-sets. Suitable for KS3 and 4.

PSHE. Challenge your students to consider how positive they are about life, learning and pretty much everything. The questions will provide students with a score with a corresponding statement that outlines their particular mind-set. A nice starter activity for group work based on positive or growth mind-sets. Suitable for KS3 and 4.

Everything you need for a complete Middle School Art curriculum. 12 units of work covering the following. Architecture Art using found and recycled objects Color theory Abstraction Conceptual art Drawing styles Figure drawing and sculpture Masks Monochrome drawing Natural forms Portraiture Structures Each unit of work provides a lesson by lesson plan, homework suggestions, materials lists, artist references, health and safety and links to thinking skills. Also included are presentations showing the use of clay, one and two point perspective and drawing faces in proportion. I can be contacted on twitter @maelhmatthews if you would like any more information about this or any other resource in our shop.

Engage students in Anti Bullying activities with these resources. Schemes of work, discussion starting points and a questionnaire that will really get students thinking about how they are treated and how they treat others. All resources are easy to print. Suitable for KS2 and 3. Ideal for form time or for when time is tight. Also includes 18 motivational posters for use at any time during the year.

Downloaded over 1000 times globally last Christmas. Updated and improved for 2017 to include a visual round. Get your copy and give students a Christmas challenge with this big, challenging Christmas quiz. 40 questions and 10 visual questions that will really challenge students knowledge about all things to do with Christmas. If you do purchase this resource you can choose another resource from our shop free of charge up to the value of £20. Simply visit our shop, look through the 1000 + resources on offer and email me at maelmatthews@gmail.com. Click here to go to our shop and have a browse! Our little Christmas present to you! This is quite a tricky quiz and has been written with Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 in mind. Provided in easy to print list form and also as a visually festive slideshow with a slide per question so that questions can be displayed on the whiteboard. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Start Education!

An Art scheme of work suitable for Key Stage 3 students, providing a lesson by lesson guide, cross curricular links, homework advice and recommendations on materials. The focus of the scheme is the development of masks through design and construction.

A poster promoting the values of an Art education. The poster emphasises that the ability to think creatively is of benefit no matter what profession a student wishes to pursue. A useful resource for classroom displays, open evenings and parents evenings.

A useful feedback questionnaire for A level Art students. This is an effective way of collecting information from the students regarding their experience on the course. In turn, this can provide evidence for Self Evaluation Forms and can also inform decision making when compiling the Departmental Development Plan, therefore supporting the progression of the department.

An Art specific Gifted and Talented Policy. The information contained within the document will help provide a clear structure to the teaching of Gifted and Talented students.

A slideshow of 25 high quality photographs of plants. This resource can be used to provide students of all ages with inspiration for any Art project associated with the natural environment. Photographs focus on interesting texture, colour and contrast and could provide the starting point for drawing, painting or 3 dimensional work. The photos can also be used as exemplar material, demonstrating the quality of images that students should aim to collect as a primary source. An ideal resource for the start of a project based on Natural Forms. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

Art. 56 amazing resources! Updated to include 15 different image banks - over 500 photos! Everything needed for primary and secondary art. Hopefully the extent of this resource can be seen by the size of the download. A huge resource (56 different downloads) comprising schemes of work, student and staff handbooks, support resources, image banks, marking schemes, policies, report comments, presentations, promotional materials and much more. Everything you need to get an Art Department up and running. The resource pack covers KS2, KS3, 4 and 5, but could also be adapted to support Art at Primary level. An invaluable tool for ensuring that your department is Ofsted ready! Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views!

The resource comprises 3 original colouring books by Mael Matthews, totally over 100 different coloring templates. Recent research suggests that anxious, over busy minds can be calmed by focusing on simple, therapeutic tasks such as colouring. This resource has been designed to be suitable for use with all ages, including adults and SEN students. Whether being used as an extension activity, for therapeutic reasons or simply for fun, I hope that you enjoy this resource. Happy colouring!

4 Posters for display in Art rooms. Covering; The Design Process Cross Curricular Links Colors in Different Languages Golden Ratio, Facts and Figures These resources are provided in PDF format and can therefore be printed to any size. Ideal as handouts or larger scale posters.

This visual resource provides 30 photographic images of numbers. Pictures include numbers on clocks, toys, houses, keyboards, dice and many other objects. Images to help generate interest in numbers. Suitable as a Maths classroom display.

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.