New for 2016. A visually stimulating poster which provides a clear, simple definition of a NOUN. Suitable as a classroom poster or a hand out. It can also be inserted into other documents. Ideal for Key Stage 2 and 3. Visit the store at http://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael for over 300 more stimulating resources.

An English resource from Start Creative. Suitable for Key Stage 2 and 3. This poster serves as a visual reminder of the different groups of connectives. A useful classroom poster and also suitable as a hand out or desk mat.

Get your classroom ready for the new academic year with this poster of a "Story Mountain" shows how a story can be structured and developed. Suitable either as a classroom poster, a laminated desk mat or a hand-out. Includes a black and white JPEG version for easy photocopying and insertion into documents.

This poster compares the current GCSE grades (A -G) with the new grading system (9 - 1). Suitable as a poster around school or a hand out for staff, students, parents and governors. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced teacher and senior examiner for the largest UK examination board. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out our other resources ...... there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

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

This "at a glance" resource provides a clear, concise explanation of the new GCSE numeric grading system and how it relates to the present system. A useful photocopiable document to share with colleagues in the run up to the first use of the grades.

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

Updated for 2017-18. This bundled resource provides a range of activities associated with Growth Mind-Sets. A questionnaire with answers which encourages students to consider their learning styles, a key word search and a document that leads students through an analytical exercise. These resources can be used to help engage students in discussion about their learning styles.

This book provides a step by step art project for Grade 3 to 6. The focus is "The Natural World". Children are guided through the development of drawings and paintings based on natural objects. A range of artwork by recognised artists is also introduced to students. The resource can provide a structure for 6 to 8 individual art lessons. It also allows for modification by the teacher to suit the particular group. This Primary Art resource has been developed by Start Creative Resources

30 High quality photographic images of Christmas related objects and scenes to inspire students of all ages. Suitable for Art, English (Creative Writing) and general fun activities in the run up to Christmas. Provided as a PDF, but also as a PowerPoint so that photos can be extracted, edited and used in any way required..... and at the festive price of £1.00! Merry Christmas!

This resource provides 21 individual photographic slideshows (over 630 images) suitable for use with students of all ages and numerous subject areas including Biology, Geography, Art and English (Creative Writing inspiration) Includes slideshows of: Autumn Birds Buildings Dramatic landscapes Fish Flowers Fungi Graffiti Hands Insects Natural textures Numbers People Rust Sky Sea Trees Water Faces Plants Perspective

A fun activity for Halloween. A word search to entertain children in between the apple bobbing and the trick or treating!

This resource provides 20 high quality images associated with Autumn. Falling leaves, rich colours and inspirational views. An ideal resource to support creative writing, art projects and lessons on the seasons of the year with Primary aged children.

It's nearly Halloween! And with that in mind, this slideshow provides 24 photographs of monsters all around us. Gargoyles on churches, statues in parks, toys, sculptures, graffiti ... they're everywhere! This resource could provide an inspirational starting point for Halloween themed creative writing exercises, or support children in the development of their artwork, or simply be a fun activity for free class time. Happy Halloween!

It's nearly Halloween! And with that in mind, this slideshow provides 24 photographs of monsters all around us. Gargoyles on churches, statues in parks, toys, sculptures, graffiti ... they're everywhere! This resource could provide an inspirational starting point for Halloween themed creative writing exercises, or support children in the development of their artwork, or simply be a fun activity for free class time. Happy Halloween!

This slideshow provides 24 scary images for Halloween. They can be used to provide inspiration for Art and Creative Writing, or can be used to generate a suitably spooky atmosphere for Halloween! Suitable for all ages .... They're scary ....... but not that scary!!!

Halloween is on the way! Engage your students with this visual resource - 25 spooky photocopiable images in grayscale that can be coloured and/or provide inspiration for creative writing. They are spooky, but not scary! So these images can be used with all ages. Happy Halloween!

This resource comprises a slide show of images of the sea, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural and compositional qualities of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation and artwork development. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for geography students or as inspiration for creative writing. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.

This resource comprises a slide show of images of the sea, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural qualities and compositional elements of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation and artwork development. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for geography students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.

A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough Art sketchbook at Middle and High school. This resource focusses on covering assessment objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation. An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of exam level Art. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme. This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art, professional artist and Senior Art Examiner. Over 30 instructional slides.