Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
1000 IMAGES TO INSPIRE! We will be handing out the A LEVEL Art Component 2 papers next week. This massive visual resource provides a wealth of photographic images that students can use to kickstart the development of their artwork. A wide range of themes are covered which link to the questions. Please note that the exam questions are not reproduced because this would be in contravention of Ofqual regulations. 28 separate slideshows covering themes ranging from nature, landscapes and animals, to people, faces, architecure and textures … and many other themes too! Ideal for those students who just can’t seem to find their own images!
We hope these resources cut your workload and really help your students.
Science and Astronomy. A thorough information and worksheet exploring The Solar System. Ideal as a starter or extension activity for 10 to 14 year olds. Fully illustrated and easy to copy.
Give students an end of term treat with this big bundle of fun Easter activities.
Included are…
Easter Colouring book
Easter quiz
Easter egg template for drawing designs into
Photos of Easter and spring for displays.
We hope that you have a great holiday when it arrives!
An Art project to engage Primary school students in issues associated with cultural identity. This fun and informative resource provides four hour long lessons which challenge students to think about their own cultural identity and link it to imagery. They are then invited to explore elements of art through drawing, painting and collage. Fun activities that all students can access.
This resource includes four lesson plans, materials lists, artist references, timings and a rubric.
Also included is a 15 minute demonstration video showing how an exciting drawing can be developed around a cultural image.
Dowloaded over 5000 times last Christmas. Updated for 2023. Treat kids to this great big Christmas Quiz.
40 cool questions suitable for students aged 11 to 16. Provided as a printable doc and also as a PDF slideshow with festive backgrounds.
Also includes a bonus visual round - 10 zoomed in seasonal images for students to guess.
Also includes bonus content … Christmas grid drawings, cracker making templates and much more!
We hope you and your students have a wonderful festive season! Merry Christmas!
Celebrate Christmas 2023 with this set of exciting, fun creative resources. Quizzes, drawing and making all in one big bundle of festive fun. Included in this bundle are:
A 40 question Christmas Quiz. Provided as both a PowerPoint and a printable document. Answers included of course!
A 10 question Visual Christmas Quiz – Guess the zoomed in festive object!
A 25 Christmas “True” or “False” quiz
15 Christmas grid drawing acivites – Cool gridded images for students to transfer onto blank grids. Super simple to print and hand out. Great for classroom displays.
A Make a Christmas Cracker printable activity sheet.
A series of super snowflakes to colour and / or cut out and display.
Everything you need for fun and informative lessons running up to Christmas break.
Get ready for the GCSE and A level Art exam phase with these support resources for teachers and students. Clear, student friendly guidance to ensure that all four Assessment Objectives are fully covered by students. Make a 65% saving and obtain resources that can be used on an annual basis to help students structure their approach to Component 2 for both GCSE and A Level. Ideal for both AQA and EdExcel specifications and suitable for all titles.
Seven different activities to keep students entertained in the run up to Easter. Colouring, word searches, images for inspiration, mazes and word-searches. Happy Easter.
A big, fun Easter quiz that is suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. 25 questions covering religious and non religious themes. Provided in a clear, easy to photocopy format with questions on one page and answers on another. It can, of course also be projected onto a whiteboard if preferred.
Ideal for the last day of term, when students (and perhaps teachers) have just about run out of energy.
Why not check out these Easter resources too? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-activities-11526945
We hope that you have a happy Easter holiday when it arrives…
Time is nearly up for GCSE Art students to complete coursework and plan for Component 2 outcome. This set of resources offers invaluable support for students as they head off for their Easter break.
Included is;
How to analyse artwork prompt sheet.
Sketchbook development guide
Assessment Objectives explanation
Guide to how to achieve outstanding performance
Student self evaluation form
Last minute exam support notes for students
The importance of idea development
Development of final idea for Component 2
Prompt sheet for Easter holiday work
Letter to parents to encourage work over Easter holiday.
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80 high quality copyright free photographs for authors and teachers to use in their publications. A wide range of images covering plant and animal life, natural landscapes, skies and water. Ideal for educational resource authors wanting to illustrate resources without the worry of infringing copyright regulations. Also ideal for teachers wanting to produce eye catching classroom resources or wanting to provide students with images for inspirations. Ideal for Art and creative writing lessons. Provided as a PowerPoint so that it can be used as a presentation, or photographs can be easily extracted from it.
80 high quality copyright free photographs for authors and teachers to use in their publications. A wide range of images covering plant and animal life, natural landscapes, skies and water. Ideal for educational resource authors wanting to illustrate resources without the worry of infringing copyright regulations. Also ideal for teachers wanting to produce eye catching classroom resources or wanting to provide students with images for inspirations. Ideal for Art and creative writing lessons. Provided as a PowerPoint so that it can be used as a presentation, or photographs can be easily extracted from it.
A nice little quiz for younger students at the end of a busy term. 10 questions with a summer theme. Each one presented on a separate slide with a visual. Answers included of course! We hope that you enjoy the holidays when they finally arrive!
For your display needs. This is a MASSIVE bundle. 595 high quality photos of the natural world. Animals, plants, trees, landscapes, landforms and much more. All absolutely COPYRIGHT FREE! Use them for displays, to illustrate your resources, inspire your students, drop into your documents. All photos are provided as jpegs for easy printing, copying and editing. Simply cut and paste! Ideal for the classroom or for use by fellow authors.
This 4-part Halloween art lesson is designed specifically for young learners, combining the magic of Halloween with hands-on, age-appropriate art activities! Each lesson is packed with step-by-step instructions, historical information, and creative projects that will inspire your students imaginations while building key artistic skills.
What is Included:
Pumpkin Drawing
Learn about the history of carved pumpkins…
Create fun, colorful pumpkin faces using construction paper and markers.
Spooky Spider Webs
Explore the beauty of spider webs through string and paint.
Create textured, spooky designs while learning about spiders in Halloween lore.
Friendly Ghosts
Introduce children to the fun and playful side of Halloween ghosts.
Create adorable 3 dimensional ghosts using tissue paper and cotton balls.
Halloween Masks
Make festive Halloween masks (cats, bats, pumpkins) while learning about Halloween traditions.
Students will decorate their masks and participate in a classroom Halloween parade!
Why This Resource?
Hands-On Learning: Each lesson allows students to create their own Halloween-themed artwork using a variety of materials, developing their fine motor skills and creativity.
Child-Friendly History: The lessons include simplified historical information about Halloween traditions to engage young learners.
Inclusive of Different Learning Styles: Whether your students love cutting, gluing, painting, or drawing, these activities allow for diverse learning experiences.
No-Fuss Preparation: All lessons come with clear materials lists and step-by-step guides, so you can spend more time teaching and less time planning.
Complete Rubric for Assessment: Each lesson includes a rubric to assess creativity, effort, neatness, and participation, making it easy to track student progress.
Perfect For:
Primary school Teachers: Engaging art projects designed to hold the attention of younger learners.
Home school Parents: Fun, easy-to-follow Halloween-themed lessons that are suitable for home use.
Art Instructors: A fantastic resource to build foundational art skills while embracing the festive Halloween spirit.
Resource Features:
Detailed Lesson Plans: Each of the 4 lessons is broken down into easy-to-follow steps.
Materials List: Simple and affordable materials that are accessible for most classrooms.
Historical Information: Fun facts and simplified historical tidbits about Halloween to captivate students.
Printable Templates: Ready-to-use templates for Halloween masks and pumpkin designs.
Assessment Rubric: A comprehensive rubric for evaluating student artwork based on creativity, effort, and participation.
Why You will Love It:
This Halloween art lesson plan is perfect for teachers who want to introduce their students to Halloween in a fun, educational way. With engaging art activities, a bit of Halloween history, and easy-to-follow instructions, your students will have a blast creating spooky artwork that celebrates the season!