Ages 6-8 You will need sunflower seeds for the last part of the exploration The presentation is in A4 size, so the worksheets can be printed directly from the PowerPoint. I have included a free song from the musical “The Sunflowers” which could be a starting point. There are 10 different areas in the Sunflower Project. The one here concentrates on using the tools in simple graphics programmes. I have used PowerPoint and Paint but you could use anything you are familiar with. It uses copy, paste, rotate fill and different types of pens. The aim is to make a colouring book based on the shapes of sunflowers. The sheets can be trimmed easily by the child so that they can be pasted into an A4 booklet. The sunflower Project starts with the sowing of the sunflower seed and follows the observation through until Harvest. Each resource covers a curriculum area. The assumption is that natural science knowledge is absorbed through these various activities.

Ages 6-8 Sun flower seed sowing is a prerequisite with this resource The presentation is in A4 size, so the worksheets can be printed directly from the PowerPoint. I have included a free song from the musical “The Sunflowers” which could be a starting point. There are 10 different areas in the Sunflower Project. The one here concentrates observing the sunflowers over the year with a viewfinder and looking at the shades of colour in a seed under the magnifying glass. The sheets can be trimmed easily by the child so that they can be pasted into an A4 booklet. The sunflower Project starts with the sowing of the sunflower seed and follows the observation through until Harvest. Each resource covers a curriculum area. The assumption is that natural science knowledge is absorbed through these various activities.

There are 10 different curricular areas in the Sunflower Project. The one here concentrates on the mixing of colours and the making of a paper mosaic. The sheets can be trimmed easily by the child so that they can be pasted into an A4 booklet. The presentation is in A4 size, so the worksheets can be printed directly from the PowerPoint. I have included a free song from the musical “The Sunflowers” which could be a starting point. The sunflower Project starts with the sowing of the sunflower seed and follows the observation through until Harvest. Each resource covers a curriculum area. The assumption is that natural science knowledge is absorbed through these various activities.

Illustrated with numerous patterns and designs this song would fit with quite a few topics Web link to original source material where mp3s can be downloaded free.

A gallery of Lowry's work with music ( if needed) Web link to original source

As part of the topic Conflict, we looked at the rhythm and melody at the beginning of Mars. The children then copied this music and created a small piece of of their own It was very simple, yet effective. Instructions as to how to given. Part two helps children to describe the mood of the music and then examine their reaction to it.. Sound bites included in the Power Point 1 There is a section which helps pupils with the design of their reviews. Part 3 looks at pitch in more depth. See web page for original source

Simple but useful worksheet with illustrated words to the left for children who find writing and spelling difficult. The finished work looks good for display.

A simple work sheet which has rectangles in which to draw your school now, The other rectangles are to be drawn from old records of your school. This will look very effective when completed and will have helped observational skills, Especially useful for children who find recording difficult. Looks lovely when completed - good display fodder.

An easy art lesson with built in stimuli . I'm afraid there is a spelling mistake on the last page. I don't use smart anymore so I haven't got the software to correct it.

PowerPoint showing various artists' interpretation of movement. Video - The stick figure technique The original source video is on the web link

A collection of landscapes by various artists and a focus for discussion

A collection of different styles o the painting of fruit.

A collection of paintings by the quirky artist who enjoys making faces from vegetables. Ideas for follow up lesson

Styles of portraits Examples of portraits Ideas for portraits

Science leaf classification. Drawing school grounds Rousseau Shape colour .

Ideas for drama, art, movement, research and music through the topic of the Vikings and their invasion of LIndisfarne. Some pages have appropriate music for the topic embedded If you delete those pages, you may lose the sound. However the slides can be adapted to suit your needs. A backdrop is included should you wish to use it in drama Feed back greatly appreciated. Thank you.

L.O. 'Appreciating the different styles of art': 1. Short illustrated biography of Rousseau; 2. His painting with guidance as to what to look out. for; 3. 2 suggestions for their own work in the style of Rousseau.