This resource aims to present Shape and Form, as an element of art, to a primary school audience. It can be used as a standalone lesson or part of a program of study. This resources contains: • PowerPoint presentation, explaining the definition and concept of shape and form in art and showing students how they can use art elements and techniques to achieve 3D effects in their artwork. There are opportunities for class discussion and participation within this, and many visual examples. • PDF of teachers notes to accompany the PPT offering explanations and tips to hopefully make the lesson as effective as possible, even for those without an art background. • PDF worksheet using the letter shapes from the word ‘Form’ to use and develop the knowledge and skills gained from the lesson to create form. Completed worksheet can be used for future reference and evidence of learning within the art curriculum. • PDF teachers’ notes for worksheet listing materials needed and explaining the tasks involved to complete it. All images in this resource are the property of TheArtTA

The River’s Journey - Source to Sea worksheets are an ideal accompaniment to studying water courses. The set consists of various, flexible worksheets that can be used to fit your teaching needs for this unit of work. All images are hand drawn, black and white drawings for easy printing/photocopying for class use. The River’s Journey contains the following down loadable PDFs Rivers from Source to Sea - full page illustration of the course of an ideal river, featuring as many river features as is possible, from mountain top to sea. Highly adaptable to your lesson requirements, label or annotate features with as much or little information as suits your class needs, then colour in too. Print A3 for maximum writing space. The River’s Journey - Worksheets featuring a written description of the rivers course and the features and processes it contains, which students can complete using the word list supplied. This is provided in 5 separate documents to make it more adaptable to your needs: Word only worksheet featuring whole river course and word list Whole river course description split over 3 separate sheets, upper, middle and lower course, each featuring the appropriate section of the illustration and a complete word list. Individual downloads for the above 3 illustrated worksheets with a reduced word list appropriate to that section of river course ( full list also included) These can be used in conjunction with the full illustration or as stand alone activities. Answers! Copy of the completed word only worksheet. Answers apply to all worksheets. These worksheets were developed when homeschooling my yr6 child. All images are the property of TheArtTA

This resource provides a clear, line drawn diagram, of the structure of a flower for students to label and annotate. There is also a sheet featuring key words and their definitions, for students to cut out, sort and add to the worksheet or use for reference. In addition, a teachers answer sheet shows the correct matching of terms and definitions. The resource can be adapted to class needs by choosing the appropriate terms and definitions. All images are the property of TheArtTA

A worksheet pack for the lifecycle of a bean plant. (Alternative sheets are available for sunflower and tomato plants, or as a bundle of all three.) This adaptable resource contains a PDF featuring the following 4 sheets: • ‘Lifecycle of a plant’ worksheet featuring line drawings of each lifecycle stage. Ready for students to annotate themselves or add the key words provided. • Titled ‘Lifecycle of a plant’ blank worksheet. Students can illustrate this themselves, or use the accompanying pictures and key words to complete. • Line drawings of each stage of the plants lifecycle, suitable for ordering and adding to the blank worksheet. 2 sets of drawings per sheet • Key words strip containing a variety of relevant terms to add to the lifecycle or use as reference. 4 sets per sheet. The user can mix and match the elements they require, combining them to produce a unit most suited to their scheme of teaching and class needs. All images are property of TheArtTA

A worksheet pack for the lifecycle of a sunflower plant. (Alternative sheets are available for tomato and bean plants, or as a bundle of all three.) This adaptable resource contains a PDF featuring the following 4 sheets: • ‘Lifecycle of a plant’ worksheet featuring line drawings of each lifecycle stage. Ready for students to annotate themselves or add the key words provided. • Titled ‘Lifecycle of a plant’ blank worksheet. Students can illustrate this themselves, or use the accompanying pictures and key words to complete. • Line drawings of each stage of the plants lifecycle, suitable for ordering and adding to the blank worksheet. 2 sets of drawings per sheet • Key words strip containing a variety of relevant terms to add to the lifecycle or use as reference. 4 sets per sheet. The user can mix and match the elements they require, combining them to produce a unit most suited to their scheme of teaching and class needs. All images are property of TheArtTA

A worksheet pack for the lifecycle of a tomato plant. (Alternative sheets are available for sunflower and bean plants, or as a bundle of all three.) This adaptable resource contains a PDF featuring the following 4 sheets: • ‘Lifecycle of a plant’ worksheet featuring line drawings of each lifecycle stage. Ready for students to annotate themselves or add the key words provided. • Titled ‘Lifecycle of a plant’ blank worksheet. Students can illustrate this themselves, or use the accompanying pictures and key words to complete. • Line drawings of each stage of the plants lifecycle, suitable for ordering and adding to the blank worksheet. 2 sets of drawings per sheet • Key words strip containing a variety of relevant terms to add to the lifecycle or use as reference. 4 sets per sheet. The user can mix and match the elements they require, combining them to produce a unit most suited to their scheme of teaching and class needs. All images are property of TheArtTA

These activity sheets feature a drawn frog life cycle wheel which can be coloured in and put together by students or used as a teaching aid. Also included are blank copies of the life cycle wheel activity which can be illustrated by students themselves, either for a frog or the life cycle of another creature. The activity is suitable for use within a science lesson or as a separate, topic related, art session.

This resource offers a set of printable PDF documents featuring black and white line drawings of UK plants which are likely to be easily found on a school playing field, providing an ideal activity in your study of native plants. The 6 plants featured are: Dandelion, Creeping Buttercup, Lawn Daisy, Greater Plantain, Yarrow and White Clover. The drawings are provided in 5 different A4 formats, making the resource flexible and adding value in the classroom setting, these are: • Sheet featuring all 6 plants for use as an ID sheet • 2 sheets each featuring 3 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions of the plant, colour etc., measurements or numbers found. • 6 sheets each featuring 1 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions or for creative writing about the plant featured. • 6 individual sheets each featuring 1 plant - headings, display or colouring sheets • 2 sheets each featuring either 1 or 3 blank picture spaces, with a lined section beneath, for students to draw and record their own plant observations. The use of line drawings mean the sheets can also be used to colour in, recording the students’ observations of the plants, whilst being more printer friendly. All drawings are the property of TheArtTA.

This resource features a line drawn cross section of a generic coral reef. Students can add the characteristics of each zone using the labels included, or add their own words. They can also attach the selection of line drawn reef animals to the correct zones on the worksheet. The elements included can be used to provide a variety of activities and outcomes within the classroom, depending on the teachers aims for the session and the students’ abilities. Helpful suggestions are included in the resource. Resource contains the following PDF documents: A3 coral reef zones base worksheet featuring a cross-sectional drawing of a generic coral reef divided into three zones. A3 coral reef zones base worksheet featuring a cross-sectional drawing of a generic coral reef divided into three zones above a lined text box for students to record their own coral reef facts. 2 A4 sheets of labels giving a variety of characteristics for each reef zone. Both sheets contain the same information, but the second sheet is colour coded to provide an answer sheet. A4 sheet of named line drawings of assorted sea creatures which can be found living on coral reefs. Please note that, as this is a generic reef, not all of these species would be found living on reefs in the same areas. They have been chosen to show a variety of adaptations and species which can be found on coral reefs. Teachers notes: 3 separate documents covering resource use, and information on coral reef zones and animal species. All images are the property of TheArtTA

This activity, to make a standing sheep, was originally devised for a Reception class as part of a Spring based learning theme, but can be adapted to suit a wider age and ability range. Some ideas for this are contained within the resource. The resource contains instructions and a materials list for the activity and a photocopy template to construct the 3D standing sheep. The activity involves gluing, folding, drawing and construction skills. Scissor skills could also be used. It also involves visualizing how a 2D shape can become a 3D form.

This resource contains printable worksheets for students to make their own rotating life cycle wheel, featuring the small tortoiseshell butterfly. The activity is included in 3 different formats to enable it to accommodate varying lesson requirements. These are: Life cycle of a butterfly. Fully illustrated wheel and cover for students to colour in. Labels are included to attach and name the various stages. Draw a life cycle. Blank wheel and cover for students to draw and label their own butterfly life cycle. Make a life cycle. Blank wheel, sheet of drawings and labels to attach to the wheel and illustrated cover, to enable students to sort and assemble the stages of the life cycle. Also included is a tip on completing the wheel without the need for split pins All images are hand drawn and the property of TheArtTA.

This resource offers a set of printable PDF documents featuring black and white line drawings of common UK wild plants, providing an ideal activity in your study of native plants. The 6 plants featured are: Foxglove, Bluebell, Stinging Nettle, Primrose, Blackberry, Poppy. The drawings are provided in three different A4 formats, making the resource flexible and adding value in the classroom setting, these are: • sheet featuring all 6 plants for use as an ID sheet • 2 sheets each featuring 3 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions of the plant, colour etc, measurements or numbers found. • 6 individual sheets each featuring 1 plant - headings, display or colouring sheets • 6 individual sheets each featuring 1 plant - headings, display or colouring sheets • 2 sheets each featuring either 1 or 3 blank picture spaces, with a lined section beneath, for students to draw and record their own plant observations. The use of line drawings mean the sheets can also be used to colour in, recording the students’ observations of the plants, whilst being more printer friendly. All drawings are the property of TheArtTA.

This resource offers a set of printable PDF documents featuring black and white line drawings of UK garden plants, providing an ideal activity in your study of native plants. The 6 plants featured are: Rose, Tomato, Pansy, Sunflower, Strawberry and Daffodil. The drawings are provided in 5 different A4 formats, making the resource flexible and adding value in the classroom setting, these are: • Sheet featuring all 6 plants for use as an ID sheet • 2 sheets each featuring 3 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions of the plant, colour etc., measurements or numbers found. • 6 sheets each featuring 1 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions or for creative writing about the plant featured. • 6 individual sheets each featuring 1 plant - headings, display or colouring sheets • 2 sheets each featuring either 1 or 3 blank picture spaces, with a lined section beneath, for students to draw and record their own plant observations. The use of line drawings mean the sheets can also be used to colour in, recording the students’ observations of the plants, whilst being more printer friendly. All drawings are the property of TheArtTA.

This resource offers a set of printable PDF documents featuring black and white line drawings of UK trees. providing an ideal activity in your study of native plants. The 6 plants featured are: Oak, Horse Chestnut, Sycamore, Scots Pine, Larch and Beech The drawings are provided in 5 different A4 formats, making the resource flexible and adding value in the classroom setting, these are: • Sheet featuring all 6 plants for use as an ID sheet • 2 sheets each featuring 3 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions of the plant, colour etc., measurements or numbers found. • 6 sheets each featuring 1 of the 6 plants with a lined section beneath each - ideal for recording descriptions or for creative writing about the plant featured. • 6 individual sheets each featuring 1 plant - headings, display or colouring sheets • 2 sheets each featuring either 1 or 3 blank picture spaces, with a lined section beneath, for students to draw and record their own plant observations. The use of line drawings mean the sheets can also be used to colour in, recording the students’ observations of the plants, whilst being more printer friendly. All drawings are the property of TheArtTA.

A detailed PDF colouring sheet and Chinese lantern making activity for each of the Chinese Zodiac animals, with the option for students to design their own animal motif if desired, make this a flexible resource. Also included an A4 colouring poster featuring the 2024 Year of the Dragon motif. Helpful teachers information included. PDFs included: Teachers notes 12 Happy New Year A4 colouring posters, each featuring a different Zodiac animal insert. Happy New Year colouring poster with blank insert for students to draw their own animal. Chinese Lantern activity featuring base lantern poster and cut out and colour animal motifs for all 12 of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Motifs presented in full single sheets and mixed sheets to allow for choice in using and easy printing. A4 Year of the Dragon poster for 2024 All images are original and the property of TheArtTA

This resource features a set of PDF worksheets relating to Animal Classification. Each features a smaller version of the popular animal classification drawing sheets above a lined section for students to record their learning on the subject. Use to list the characteristics of each group or to describe one of the animals featured in the drawings. A set of labeled drawings are included to help identification. The Animal Classification colouring sheets are available to purchase separately or both resources can be purchased together in the ‘Animal Classification Bundle’ All images are the property of TheArtTA

This updated resource includes features hand drawn colouring sheets depicting animals featured in each of the areas of animal classification used in primary science: Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, Invertebrates, Reptiles and Fish. Ideal as visual discussion starters for this topic. The pack includes: 6 Individual PDF colouring sheets, 1 for each animal classification group - Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, Invertebrates, Reptiles and Fish. Teachers sheet featuring possible alternative uses for the resource within the teaching of this topic as well as a list of the animals featured in the drawings. PDF featuring A5 versions of the sheets in which the animals are labeled for easy identification. Ideal as a classroom handout for research into the featured animals. More than just a colouring sheet and great for engaging pupils in this topic. An additional resource is also available featuring the colouring sheets as part of a worksheet for students to record work on this subject. This can be purchased separately or with the drawing sheets in the ‘Animal Classification Bundle’ All images are the property of TheArtTA

Make it move! This resource provides a unit of work for Design Technology. It combines Design, Art and Technology to enable students to produce a greeting card with moving parts for a chosen celebration. The activity will be spread over several sessions, involving exploring and creating mechanisms in the form of sliders, single lever and linkages and then using this knowledge to design, plan and model their own card, before making a final finished card with moving parts. This resource contains: In PDF format Slide and lever worksheets - black and white and colour options design worksheet analysis worksheet printable photo instructions learning objective printout teachers notes Power point presentation with notes I have used this resource with primary classes from yr2 -yr6 very successfully All images are the property of TheArtTA

This resource provides an introduction to colour as part of the elements of art. ‘Colour’ consists of a PowerPoint presentation explaining colour theory and language accompanied by extensive teachers notes and multiple worksheets which cover use of the material by a wide range of ages and abilities. The resource can be delivered as a single or multiple lesson depending on ability and time available. The completed worksheets can be added to students sketch books to provide useful reference for future study and evidence of learning. The resource consists of: ‘Colour’ PowerPoint presentation covering the start of colour theory. Includes, colour language and terminology, hue, colour wheels, primary and secondary colours, colour value, tints, shades and tones, and colour intensity. Pdf of teachers notes for each page/item of the presentation. This provides explanation and background information to enable the teacher, even if not an art expert, to understand and deliver the lesson. Set of 5 worksheets covering activities for all ages and abilities in the primary age group. • Colour flower – Use knowledge of Primary and Secondary colours to fill in each of the 6 petals on the flower. 2 sheets, one black outlined petals, one with petals the colour that need to be filled. Encourages colour mixing, matching and knowledge. • Colour maths. – Sheet with coloured shapes that form maths style questions to establish secondary colour mixing knowledge. Fill in the blank shapes with the correct colour. Also includes outline colour names, e.g. red, to complete in the appropriate colour. • Colour wheel – 6 segment colour wheel with definitions of primary and secondary colours for students to complete with their own colour mixing attempts. • Colour Value – Students explore colour value by mixing their own graduated blocks of tints, tones and shades and assessing what is happening. • Colour Value and Intensity – complete the sheet using 2 different paint mediums to fill in the words ‘value’ and ‘intensity’ to practice and understand the difference between value and intensity in colour language. Pdf of teachers notes relating to the completion of the above worksheets. Also included in this are helpful tips and advice on colour mixing, and art equipment to facilitate this. There are also suggestions for ways in which these activities can fulfil curriculum requirements and objectives. I have aimed to make this resource useful and usable to those who do not have much art expertise for themselves but wish to inspire art and understanding in their students. It is of course usable by experts too. The variety of worksheets and flexibility within them, makes this resource an adaptable and useful tool for covering the elements of art. All images are the property of TheArtTA