This lesson has been produced with distance learning in mind This resource offers an introductory activity for Art and Design/Visual Arts with an expandable baseline assessment task. This could also be used as a summer support activity. Using designs from Lizzie Norris Professional Seamstress company (UK) as part of the printables.

In this pack there are several created challenge sheets to be used to introduce Maker spaces/Innovation Labs, or Innovation and creativity into the classroom. These challenges can be used as solo or group work and are best used to inspire additional resource and lesson planning around set topics. In Pack one are 4 regular challenges and 1 timed challenge. Each challenge card features a matching theme, introduces a scenario and presents rules which can be applied to any level or ability students, across any key stage. Cover image taken from the 'Maker Space/Innovation Lab Challenge Cards Free Challenge' pack.

This is a perfect way to start off a new year, term or class. Initially starting by introducing basic expectations within the art room, this PowerPoint shows an example of a rules contract I have all students complete at the start of the year. Following this are examples of a mixed media baseline assessment activity with exemplars and assessment for learning opportunities.