The resource provides students with a step by step guide to developing an effective sketchbook. It is suitable for Middle and High school students. Emphasis is placed on observational studies, analysis of the work of artists and crafts-people, exploration of materials and processes and the development of ideas through informed decision making and making links between areas of research. The book can also be used by teachers, helping to structure their teaching. The book can be used in a very literal sense with lower attaining students, or as a scaffolding structure for higher attaining students. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Subject and Senior Art examiner.

What mind-set do your students have to their learning? This questionnaire can help students analyse their learning habits and encourage a more open, active approach to their learning. Suitable for Middle School and High School students and appropriate for all subject areas. An ideal activity as a starter or a homework. Visit the Start Creative shop for a huge range of educational resources at http://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

This word-search challenges students to find 18 words associated with a growth mind-set. This activity can be a useful way to engage students in discussion about what it means to face challenges and develop as an individual.

A BIG festive word search for students. A useful, fun activity for students in the run up to Christmas.

Take the pressure off and give the students a Christmas themed treat with this range of Christmas activities .... Included resources are: Christmas pictures colouring sheets Christmas patterns colouring sheets Christmas images for inspiration Christmas clip art Christmas word search A step by step guide to drawing Santa! Make your own Christmas jigsaw Santa and his elves colouring sheets. Happy holidays from Start Creative

15 Christmas themed colouring patterns for students of all ages. These kaleidoscopic patterns offer a fun activity in the run up to the Christmas holidays. they could even be used to inspire Christmas card designs. Merry Christmas from Start Creative!

This fun form time game challenges teams to respond to slides that describe a person or animal in or on a place or object doing something. One person then draws the scene whilst team mates try to guess. This PowerPoint provides rules, descriptive slides and score card. This is a resource that I have produced to use with my classes this week to give them a well deserved end of term treat. Merry Christmas from Start Creative

Coloring books are everywhere at the moment! Evidence suggests that Coloring exercises are effective in calming busy minds in both adults and children. Schools have started successfully using them in the classroom to help students re focus. Unfortunately most coloring books are prohibitively expensive. This affordable collection of original drawings could be the solution. 65 beautiful mandalas ready for printing out. All drawings have been produced by Mael Matthews.

Over 40 kaleidoscopic images ready for coloring. Easy to photocopy or print out and ideal for use with students of all ages. It has long been recognised that coloring activities help calm over busy minds. this resource can therefore be used as an effective classroom management tool.