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As an artist with 19+ years teaching experience, I have designed and continue to create resources for my students. The progress and development of their knowledge, skills and understanding is always at the forefront of all my planning. The resources are my own, and are suitable for one off lessons, schemes and/or cover sessions. Keep a look out for new uploads as I am continually researching, creating, designing and developing Secondary, Primary and Further Education resources.

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As an artist with 19+ years teaching experience, I have designed and continue to create resources for my students. The progress and development of their knowledge, skills and understanding is always at the forefront of all my planning. The resources are my own, and are suitable for one off lessons, schemes and/or cover sessions. Keep a look out for new uploads as I am continually researching, creating, designing and developing Secondary, Primary and Further Education resources.
Ten Cryptic Quizzes – Tutor time, Starter, Plenary, Extension Task
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Ten Cryptic Quizzes – Tutor time, Starter, Plenary, Extension Task

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This is a set of ten simple and easy-to-use cryptic quizzes of varying subject matter, including: Animals Bands Body Parts British Towns & Cities European Countries Film Titles Food Football Teams Musical Theatre Shops Each can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. Individually they can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When each are printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs (so simply need cutting in half). Students need to try to work out what the answer word is to the cryptic clues, based on the relevant quiz theme. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This bundle is a set of ten PDF documents of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. Each quiz takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Op Art Heart Drawing – LGBTQ+ History Month, Valentine’s, Rainbow
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Op Art Heart Drawing – LGBTQ+ History Month, Valentine’s, Rainbow

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Op Art heart design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance Students complete a step-by-step drawing to create their own Op Art rainbow heart design. They may wish to edit their colour schemes for their own unique design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance. This resource is great for raising awareness of, and celebrating LBGTQ+ History Month and Valentine’s, as well of course, Op Art itself. The sheet highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, FORM, SHAPE, and PATTERN, whilst students produce their own piece of meaningful Op Art. This activity can be used for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and in consciously using the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of Op Art, task instructions, step-by-step visuals, a template for the task, and also a quote by the Op artist Bridget Riley. This resource is two PDF files; one with ghost line sections on the template of the heart to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. This sheet is suitable for integration within a scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my shop.
Riddle Quiz – The Unseen; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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Riddle Quiz – The Unseen; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use riddle quiz based on the theme of ‘the unseen’ that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs. Students need to try to work out what the riddles are referring to. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Riddle Quiz – Our Wonderous World; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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Riddle Quiz – Our Wonderous World; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use ‘our wonderous world’ themed riddle quiz that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs. Students need to try to work out what the riddles are referring to. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
True or False Quiz – Humans; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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True or False Quiz – Humans; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use ‘humans’ themed true or false quiz that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. Students need to try to work out whether or not the statement questions are true or false. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted. This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Eleven Riddle Quizzes – Tutor time, Starter, Plenary, Extension Task
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Eleven Riddle Quizzes – Tutor time, Starter, Plenary, Extension Task

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This is a set of eleven simple and easy-to-use riddle quizzes of varying subject matter, including: Objects (x5 versions) Our Wonderous World People The Unseen (x3 versions) Random Riddles Each can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. Individually they can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When each are printed the riddle quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs (so simply need cutting in half). Students need to try to work out what the riddle answers are, based on the question clue. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This bundle is a set of eleven PDF documents of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the riddle quiz on, the other has the answers. Each quiz takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
True or False Quiz – Living Things; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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True or False Quiz – Living Things; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use ‘living things’ themed true or false quiz that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. Students need to try to work out whether or not the statement questions are true or false. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted. This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Cryptic Quiz – Musical Theatre; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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Cryptic Quiz – Musical Theatre; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use ‘musical theatre’ themed cryptic quiz that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs. Students need to try to work out which musical theatre shows the cryptic clues are referring to. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
True or False Quiz – Weird & Wonderful; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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True or False Quiz – Weird & Wonderful; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use ‘weird & wonderful’ themed true or false quiz that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. Students need to try to work out whether or not the statement questions are true or false. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted. This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Riddle Quiz – The Unseen 2; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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Riddle Quiz – The Unseen 2; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use riddle quiz based on the theme of ‘the unseen’ (version 2), that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs. Students need to try to work out what the riddles are referring to. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Riddle Quiz – The Unseen 3; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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Riddle Quiz – The Unseen 3; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use riddle quiz based on the theme of ‘the unseen’ (version 3), that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs. Students need to try to work out what the riddles are referring to. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Riddle Quiz – Objects 2; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time
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Riddle Quiz – Objects 2; Starter, Plenary, Extension Task, Tutor time

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This is a simple and easy-to-use ‘objects’ themed riddle quiz (version 2), that can be used in lessons or tutor time, ideally for KS3 or KS4. It can be a tutor time activity, lesson supplement or filler task, starter, or plenary. When printed the quiz is duplicated on the page to save on printing costs. Students need to try to work out which objects the riddles are referring to. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also if wanted (again printed two per page to save on printing costs). This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half. One sheet has the quiz on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately ten to twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at quizzes. I have created other cryptic quizzes, riddles, and true or false activities which can be found in my Artyfind shop.
St David’s Day Zentangle Daffodils
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St David’s Day Zentangle Daffodils

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Zentangle St David’s Day daffodil design exploring pattern, line, shape & space The lesson activity highlights the key Formal Elements PATTERN, LINE, SHAPE and SPACE, whilst students produce their own meaningful Zentangle daffodil design piece to celebrate St David’s Day. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of what Zentangles are, an explanation of what St David’s Day is, including the Welsh interpretation of Happy St David’s Day - "Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus”, and some general information on daffodils. All task instructions are included, as well as a light daffodil template for the task (five different designs to choose from), and some visual examples of what is expected, alongside some general Zentangle patterns for inspiration. This resource is one PDF file of five pages, each with a different design to choose from. This sheet is suitable for integration within a natural form scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this could be printed A4 also if desired. I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Natural Forms Cross Contour Drawing Lessons Bundle
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Natural Forms Cross Contour Drawing Lessons Bundle

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This bundle is a series of 13 separate lessons designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a natural form. The natural forms include: A bird skull, x3 different hands, an octopus, x6 different shells and two human skulls, each demonstrating and aiding students in developing the cross contour drawing technique. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the Formal Elements of art. Each lesson resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour examples to reference from. These lesson activities are suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and each takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print the resources on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have produced many other creative lessons of varying subject matter which can be found in my shop.
Black History Mary Seacole Question Mind Map Activity Sheet - Key Stage 1, 2 & 3
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Black History Mary Seacole Question Mind Map Activity Sheet - Key Stage 1, 2 & 3

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This resource includes a variety of questions related to the Black History Heroine Mary Seacole, in a mind map format. The sheet is designed to be as visual and interactive as possible with prompting questions asked from Mary’s point-of-view. There is an outline image of Mary Seacole in the centre of the mind map page, for students to add further drawing details in order to create her portrait, and colour it also if they wish. Questions include: When and where was I born? Why was my life considered adventurous? How would you describe my personality? What did I do to help the sick and injured soldiers? What was my nickname? Who taught me about healing and medicine and where did I learn? I was forgotten in history for many years, why do you think that was? In what year was I voted The Greatest Black Briton? Why did the War Office not allow me to travel to Crimea and help the injured soldiers? Students can add their own decorations or creative touches once the questions are completed. This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. This resource pairs particularly well with my Black History Mary Seacole Knowledge Organiser resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/black-history-mary-seacole-knowledge-organiser-key-stage-2-3-and-4-12743885 I have created other Black History resources and activities (some free) which you may wish to look at in my shop.
Tonal Value Bookmark Ruler Resource - Key Stage 3 & 4
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Tonal Value Bookmark Ruler Resource - Key Stage 3 & 4

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This resource is a tonal value reference sheet with four separate bookmarks to cut up and use when students are completing tonal pencil drawing work. There are four on one page for lesser printing costs. Students check their drawings against the values bookmark to see if they have included enough tonal variation in their work and then make amendments accordingly. This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. There are further free and paid drawing resources, lessons, and activities in my Artyfind shop.
Op Art Heart Drawing – Valentine’s, LGBTQ+ History Month
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Op Art Heart Drawing – Valentine’s, LGBTQ+ History Month

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Op Art heart design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance Students complete a step-by-step drawing to create their own Op Art heart design. They may wish to edit their colour schemes for their own unique design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance. This resource is great for Valentine’s Day, and raising awareness of, and celebrating LBGTQ+ History Month, as well of course, Op Art itself. The sheet highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, FORM, SHAPE, and PATTERN, whilst students produce their own piece of meaningful Op Art. This activity can be used for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and in consciously using the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of Op Art, task instructions, step-by-step visuals, a template for the task, and also a quote by the Op artist Bridget Riley. This resource is two PDF files; one with ghost line sections on the template of the heart to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. This sheet is suitable for integration within a scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my shop.
Cross Contour Shell Drawing 2
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Cross Contour Shell Drawing 2

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This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a shell. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour shell examples to reference from. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created some further shell cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
Black History Heroes & Heroines Word Search - Key Stage 2 & 3
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Black History Heroes & Heroines Word Search - Key Stage 2 & 3

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This word search celebrates and reminds students of some significant heroes and heroines of Black History. A simple, easy to use resource as a supplement or filler task, with two word searches per page to save on printing costs. Students try to find all of the famous names within the word search to celebrate, remind and highlight significant figures in Black History. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also, if wanted. Famous names include: MARY SEACOLE CORETTA SCOTT KING DOROTHY HEIGHT ELIJAH MCCOY HARRIET TUBMAN LEWIS LATIMER MALCOM X ELIZABETH COLEMAN FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOOKER T. WASHINGTON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR MARCUS GARVEY MAYA ANGELOU MUHAMMAD ALI NELSON MANDELA ROSA PARKS RUBY BRIDGES SARAH E. GOODE SOJOURNER TRUTH THURGOOD MARSHALL This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half (to save printing costs). One sheet has the word search on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at word searches. I have created other Black History Month resources and activities (some free) which you may wish to look at in my shop.
St David's Day Word Search - Key Stage 2 & 3
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St David's Day Word Search - Key Stage 2 & 3

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This word search celebrates St David’s Day and reminds students of some key words and terms related to this Welsh celebration. A simple, easy to use resource as a supplement or filler task, starter or plenary, with two word searches per page to save on printing costs. Students try to find all of the key words within the word search, to celebrate, remind and highlight significant key terms for St David’s Day. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also, if wanted. This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half (to save printing costs). One sheet has the word search on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at word searches. Key words/terms include: Archbishop Lovespoon Patron Cymru Saint Laverbread Daffodil Dragon March Welsh Cathedral Castle Wales David Dove First Leek I have created other St David’s Day resources and activities which you may wish to look at in my Artyfind shop.