Ideas for Christmas crafts for your class in the run up to Christmas. There are ideas for a card, gift box, calendar, decoration, gifts and classroom decoration.

6 week unit of work linked to curriculum theme - Amazon Rainforest. Throughout this theme, children will explore the work of artists such as Henri Rousseau and contemporary artist Ruth Daniels, to further their understanding in geography and the rainforest regions of South America. These artists give excellent opportunities to discuss composition; where the whole picture is filled with foliage, to compare the observational skills of the artists; to express preferences and extend the use of artistic language and vocabulary.

An evaluation sheet for your class to complete at the end of an Art or Design&Technology unit.