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.
AQA Fine Art Component 2 papers are out. This 14 page document provides suggestions for areas of artistic exploration for each of the 7 starting points. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACTUAL STARTING POINTS ARE NOT REPRODUCED, so this resource needs to be read alongside the question paper. Provided as a Word document so that it can be copied, edited and inserted into your own documents.
Also includes alternative artist suggestions for each of the 7 starting points.
No illustrations provided, this is a text document to significantly speed up your planning.
Ideal information to hand out to students to help them start to develop their preparatory work.
Elevate your middle school art curriculum with this all-inclusive bundle of meticulously crafted rubrics designed to assess and guide students through a diverse spectrum of artistic mediums and assignments. This extensive collection comprises a wide array of rubrics, each tailored to evaluate and foster growth in specific art forms commonly explored in middle school art classrooms. It’s also FULLY EDITABLE!
Included Rubrics
Pencil Drawing Rubric
Ink Drawing Rubric
Watercolor Painting Rubric
Acrylic Painting Rubric
Oil Painting Rubric
Lino Printing Rubric
Collagraph Printing Rubric
Monoprinting Rubric
Clay Sculpture Rubric
Papier-Mâché Sculpture Rubric
Modroc Construction Rubric
Wire Sculpting Rubric
Batik Rubric
Collage Rubric
Digital Photography Rubric
Sewing Rubric
Card Construction Art Rubric
Batik Rubric
Lino Printing Rubric
Research Essay Rubric
Why Choose This Bundle:
Transform your art program with a comprehensive suite of rubrics covering a vast range of artistic mediums and assignments. Each rubric is meticulously designed to provide a thorough evaluation and guidance for students’ artistic growth in the middle school classroom. Adapt these rubrics to your curriculum goals, providing a clear roadmap for students’ artistic exploration and growth.
This comprehensive bundle equips teachers with a versatile set of rubrics to effectively assess and nurture students’ creativity and skills across various art forms in the middle school art classroom.
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.
GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below.
Presentation of work
Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images
Producing initial observational drawings
Taking supporting photographs
Annotating intelligently
Producing thorough artist studies
Exploring media, material and techniques
Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations
Deciding on and producing a final outcome
15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR.
Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.
Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.
Suitable for AQA and EdExcel GCSE Art. Are you desperately trying to get your GCSE Art students to focus on finishing Component 1 before we hand out Component 2 papers? If so, this will help. Clear, straightforward advice for students on how to review their preparatory work and formulate a plan for an outcome or outcomes. Notes emphasise the need to make informed choices and pull ideas together.
This resource is provided as a word document so that you have full editing freedom. You can simply copy the text and drop it into your own documents. There are no images with this document. It is pure, explanatory text.
I use it with my students every year in a booklet format and I find that it really helps them organise their thoughts.
I hope it helps you too.
A great little Halloween art activity. An easy to print paper skull template in the style of the Mexican Day of the Dead Candy Skulls.
Students can add their own designs and colour, cut out and fold into the skull shape.
Decorate your classroom with them and make links to mexican culture.
The Israel - Palestine conflict is complex. Here is a clear information booklet for students. It provides balanced, factual information in a simple, easy to understand format.
Key historic events and political figures are covered.
Also includes an explanation of the issues surrounding the Gaza Strip.
A question sheet at the end of the document tests for understanding. There is also a coloring activity which invites students to add color to the flags of Israel and Palestine.
Please note that no political opinion is included here. It is absolutely fact based.
Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide: Your Path to Successful Teaching
Are you a trainee teacher looking to embark on a rewarding and fulfilling teaching career? Welcome to your ultimate companion on this incredible journey! Our “Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide” is here to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and practical advice you need to become an effective and inspiring educator.
What Does This Guide Offer?
This meticulously crafted guide is an all-in-one resource designed to support you in every aspect of your teaching career. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned teacher, you’ll find invaluable insights and actionable steps that will enhance your teaching skills and ensure your students’ success.
What’s Inside?
Lesson Planning: Discover the secrets to crafting engaging and effective lessons that leave a lasting impact on your students. Learn how to set clear objectives, cater to diverse learners, and foster active participation.
Classroom Management: Master the art of creating a positive and well-managed classroom environment. Establish clear expectations, cultivate a positive atmosphere, and employ effective discipline strategies.
Record Keeping: Stay organized and on top of administrative tasks with tips on maintaining accurate records, using digital tools, and upholding data privacy.
Work-Life Balance: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with practical advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, managing time efficiently, and seeking support when needed.
Seeking Support: Embrace mentorship, collaborate with colleagues, invest in professional development, and tap into administrative resources to fuel your professional growth.
Classroom Presence: Develop a strong classroom presence that inspires and engages your students. Radiate enthusiasm, master body language, and be responsive and flexible in your teaching.
Positive Student Relationships: Learn how to build meaningful connections with your students, fostering trust and open communication. Deliver constructive feedback and truly get to know your students.
Career Progression: Plan for your future as an educator with insights on setting clear career goals, investing in professional development, networking, and seeking mentorship for career guidance.
Why Choose This Guide?
This guide is not just about theory; it’s a practical roadmap to becoming the teacher you aspire to be. It’s your trusted companion, offering detailed strategies, step-by-step instructions, and real-life examples to help you succeed.
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Embark on your journey to becoming a successful and impactful educator with the “Comprehensive Teacher’s Support Guide.” Your passion for teaching combined with the knowledge and tools in this guide will empower you to inspire the next generation of learners.
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A four lesson art unit focusing on the connections between art and medicine and health.
Each lesson includes timings, activities, materials list and homework ideas.
The anatomical work of Leonardo da Vinci is explored and students are encouraged to develop their own artwork through careful observation.
The Elements of Art are well covered.
Ideal for strengthening those cross curricular links. You might even want to get the Science department involved!
Do your students ever complain that they don’t see the point of visual art education? I know mine do!
So, I give them this handout to help them see the amazing opportunities that art provides and how the skills learnt through art education support other subjects and simply add a wealth of qualities to a person’s life.
The handout has also got lots of cool visuals and is written in a student friendly style.
Hope it helps.
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.
Are you looking for an effective, fully editable Art curriculum plan? This might help. A curriculum plan suitable for secondary school, years 7 to 13, along with an accompanying rationale and implementation plan.
Both documents are provided in Word, so that you can modify as required.
Meaningful, fun KS3 art curriculum. This art curriculum bundle pack includes lessons, worksheets, projects, visuals, videos and a lot more to fill every single day of a school year. Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mixed media and much more. Simple to follow.
Back to School Art Curriculum. Updated for 2023 -24 school year. A whole year of Art units and lessons! Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, photography and more. Here’s what people say “Very VERY comprehensive – I like the concise, student-friendly one pagers especially.”
“This curriculum is worded beautifully and the lesson progression is excellent. I love it! Thank you”
We believe that all teachers deserve the best at an affordable price. Art lessons covering drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage and more. A complete Art Curriculum. Over 400 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 120 video demonstrations and a fully editable Metacognition statement. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. I originally wrote this for my students in the UK, in a selective school that feeds Oxford and Cambridge. I have now rewritten it for US education. Students taught by me have become surgeons, doctors, architects and tv personalities, and all have been helped by their art education. My department has been nationally recognised as the best in the country. Check it out … it might really help!
Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work.
Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again!
Video demonstrations cover drawing techniques, painting, sculpture, photography, use of Adobe Photoshop, printing … and so much more. Over 70 videos in total!
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A clear GCSE Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 11 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives.
Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track.
Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content!
Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.
A clear A Level Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 13 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives.
Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track.
Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content!
Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.
Do you need a GCSE art resource to keep your students on track over the summer holiday?
Here it is. A step by step guide to building up a thorough body of work for Component 1. Ideal for AQA and EdExcel specifications.
Student friendly language leads them from one task to another, ensuring that responses are linked and relate to the assessment objectives.
Colour / Color, Line, Shape, Form, Value, Texture and Space. A super smart poster for each. Great visuals an a student friendly description. Includes US and UK spelling of color / colour.
Simply print and display. Also ideal for dropping into your own docs.
Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid.
Nice and simple!