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. Many more resources available in our shop. Take a look at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael Merry Christmas from Start Creative!

This Christmas Colouring Book provides 24 original colouring sheets - one for each day of December in the run up to the big day! A fun activity to do with your students in the weeks leading up to the holidays ... and perhaps something that they can take away with them to finish off at home. Much more at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

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 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.

For the busy Art teacher. 15 pages full of report comments for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. A fully editable and copiable Word version included.

Updated for 2017 - 18. This resource provides a clear, simple to follow rationale for a scoring system for Key Stage 3. For clarification, a new numeric scoring system is cross referenced with the previous levels and also links to projected GCSE grades (old grading system). This model is suitable for all subject areas and can be used as it is, or modified to fit the particular needs of your school / college. Visit the Start Creative shop for a huge range of educational resources at http://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

Updated for 2017-18. 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 Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students and appropriate for all subject areas. An ideal activity as a starter or a homework. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out our other resources ...... there are over 600 other 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.

35 Christmas images for the festive season. Fully copiable and editable for insertion into your own documents. Suitable for all ages. Merry Christmas from Start Creative Resources.

This book provides a step by step art project for junior aged students. A Growth Mindset is encouraged through challenging tasks that encourage a love of learning. 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. Suitable for children aged 6 to 10. 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 Junior Art resource has been developed by Start Creative Resources

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.

A thorough, fully editable Drug Education Policy for Primary and Secondary Schools.

A document outlining the duties of an Art technician. Duties are split into daily, weekly, termly and on-going jobs. Fully editable.

This book provides a step by step art project for Primary aged students. 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

This resource provides a concise illustrated history of notable Art events. Information is presented in an easy to access table format. A useful resource for Art students of all ages. Also a handy reminder for Art teachers.

Ofsted busting Art Schemes, resources, policies, guides, visuals ... everything! 52 resources updated for 2018. All resources in this bundle have been used in an Ofsted "outstanding" Art department. Get your own department Ofsted ready by ensuring your Art Department has thorough documentation and offers students a complete art experience. This massive resource for Secondary School Art departments comprises 52 individual files. These include: A full year of schemes of study A vast range of supporting visuals and slide shows Student and staff handbooks Student feedback forms Policies including Health and Safety and a Gifted and Talented policy Cross curricular information such as colours in different languages A vision for Art Education Art Technician duty list and ..... The Complete KS3 Art Curriculum Book ..... plus much, much more. These resources have been produced by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, professional artist and Senior A level Moderator. Follow Mael on Twitter @maelhmatthews Please remember to leave feedback. We value your views. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

This resource provides 17 pages of comments for art reports. The document is divided into KS3, 4 and 5 comments and all use appropriate specialist vocabulary. The document is in Word format for ease of copying and editing. An ideal resource for when report deadlines are approaching and workload is heavy.

The resource provides students with a step by step guide to developing an effective sketchbook that covers the Assessment Objectives of the NEW AS Art specification. Also included is a slideshow of images of natural textures and a mind-map that leads students through the Art and Design process . 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. Suitable for coverage of both the Art, Craft and Design, and the Fine Art endorsements. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Subject and Senior A level Art moderator.

The US version of this resource has been awarded 5 stars by the TES team. This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more. The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. It also offers activities that directly link to GCSE Art Assessment Objectives, ensuring students are "GCSE ready" by the end of Key Stage 3. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. The resource can be used in conjunction with Mael's other Art resources which can be found at https:tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/mael

This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture .... and much more. The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through Middle School. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Examiner and Professional Artist.