Use these sheets to create a calm and tranquil moment in either your day or your pupils. Enjoy sitting and being in the present and thinking only about the images in front of you. When you are done, return to your life calmer and more focused after having had time to gather yourself and recollect your thoughts.

Classroom display to set reminder for homework expectations!

It’s the end of the lesson, it is mid task and pupils are fully engaged - how your pupils know they are progressing? Where did they shine today and do they know this? What was the one thing that they will remember 5 years from now?! Use this easy and effective exit ticket to gauge your pupils knowledge and help aid in the planning of the next stage. Exit ticket to support your pupils in the reflection and progressive steps of their work. Also an opportunity for them to share that moment that you may have missed… A great resource for any teachers arsenal whether an NQT or established teacher!

Positive affirmations are a powerful way to help both children and adults develop a mind set of positivity and success. In a world of growing pressures and challenges our pupils need support in developing and boosting their well being, self-esteem and confidence and these little reminders are a great way to help them start their day right! This high quality printable can be made in to affirmation bracelets by simply printing off, applying a length of double sided sticky tape down one side and then trimming in to the quote strips! your bracelets can be left on your desk in a jar which pupils can help themselves to or even have them attached to your door (so that pupils can tear them off themselves). This way you can even reach out and share that positive vibe with pupils you may not even teach. Spread the love, spread the creativity.

Set your pupils these imaginative and engaging weekly illustration challenges to keep their creative juices flowing! You could use these as introduction tasks, extension tasks or just for the fun of it! Why not even set as a family challenge?!! Please leave feedback if you like the resources and what else you might like to see!

Set your pupils these imaginative and engaging weekly design challenges to keep their creative juices flowing! You could use these as introduction tasks, extension tasks or just for the fun of it! Why not even set as a family challenge?!! Please leave feedback if you like the resources and what else you might like to see!

Paper as our canvas… thats so last year! Why not introduce your pupils to palm painting! This high quality resource is ready to roll now to your classes NOW and further more can be used in future years, not just as a great lock down task. Pupils have a core and a challenge task which allows for differentiation whether in a class or across a keystage. The core task is to have a go at some finger doodling. Pupils are encouraged to use their imagination and limited materials. An example has been provided. The challenge task asks pupils to create a palm painting. There are artist work provided as a starting point and a brief history of either the artist or the work to provide historical reference. Pupils also have the chance to join in with the hashtag #high5fortheNHS through this task. Take a look… I know you will love it!

Launched by the Getty Museum this activity has taken hold of people and encouraged a deeper look in to the construction of a painting. This hight quality, ready to use resource provides clear instruction and examples for your pupils. They are also provided with a core and challenge task that allows for differentiation whether set for a class or as a keystage task. The core task asks pupils to become the painting. A list of paintings and information about the painting and artist is provided allowing for this resource to be used post lockdown as part of an artist history or study task. The challenge task ask pupils to use free stop frame animation software to construct their interpretation of the painting they have chosen coming together. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills and to also have some fun! My example can be seen on my youtube channel at this link: https://youtu.be/Tch5vtxYeN8

During the current situation a reminder of washing hands is important for all. Use this free , high quality, hand illustrated printable to support your pupils in remembering to wash their hands. This could be used alongside a hygiene lesson or as a stand alone lesson.

Set your pupils these imaginative and engaging weekly drawing challenges to keep their creative juices flowing! You could use these as introduction tasks, extension tasks or just for the fun of it! Why not even set as a family challenge?!! Please leave feedback if you like the resources and what else you might like to see!

A quick and easy guide to start children who may be nervous of blank paper! Use as an encouragement tool to thinking outside of the box, to engage in conversation and to support well being. This resource would be great to post to pupils in online classroom or those working at home.

A sheet to pop in your house or classroom window to show who and what you are grateful for throughout this turbulent time. Stay safe, be kind and love each other hard.