This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of cross-stitch. This cross-stitch can be joined and added on to any other textile project. It outlines and explains how students are to do the cross-stitch, plan the design and offers trouble-shooting. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples and is EAL friendly, as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of bookmark. It includes 6 other stitches: cross-stitch, running stitch, daisy chain, chain, blanket and sewing on a button. It can be joined to any reading promotion project. It provides all the visual imagery on how the stitches look. This resource contains student examples and is EAL friendly, as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

This resource is a complete 8-week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a patchwork teddy or “Tatty Teddy”. It uses as it’s basis the McCall’s free teddy pattern. A great project to use to inspire community outreach or create reading activities between early years and secondary. A great project to work on planning and time management skills because this is integral to meeting the deadline. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is also EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery. Included is the vocab, the marking scheme and design for success worksheets.

This is a 6 week unit on the design and creation of a hybrid creature which is broken down into 2 projects. Firstly, an encyclopaedia poster which showcases a collage with information. Secondly, an illustration which encompasses atmospheric perspective using watercolour techniques and processes. You can collaborate with the English department who can develop creative writing skills - PowerPoint included or it can be used within art class alone. Students also get exposed to our key artist - Stephanie Simpson, and use her work as inspiration for theirs. Various design skills are also explored such as typography, composition and layout. The resource give options for low, middle and high ability students and includes quality photo’s student examples. It also contains a marking scheme that is simple and easy to use for EAL students.