A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation. An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of GCSE Art. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme. This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art and Senior Art Moderator. Over 30 instructional slides.

The resource provides students with a step by step guide to developing an effective sketchbook. It is suitable for Middle and High school students. Emphasis is placed on observational studies, analysis of the work of artists and crafts-people, exploration of materials and processes and the development of ideas through informed decision making and making links between areas of research. The book can also be used by teachers, helping to structure their teaching. The book can be used in a very literal sense with lower attaining students, or as a scaffolding structure for higher attaining students. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Subject and Senior Art examiner.

This book provides a step by step art project for Primary aged students. The focus is "The Natural World". Children are guided through the development of drawings and paintings based on natural objects. A range of artwork by recognised artists is also introduced to students. The resource can provide a structure for 6 to 8 individual art lessons. It also allows for modification by the teacher to suit the particular group. This Primary Art resource has been developed by Start Creative Resources

This word-search challenges students to find 18 words associated with a growth mind-set. This activity can be a useful way to engage students in discussion about what it means to face challenges and develop as an individual.

A BIG festive word search for students. A useful, fun activity for students in the run up to Christmas.

Reduce your holiday workload with this resource. These documents provide a structured guide for students, outlining a week by week approach to developing preparatory work and emphasising the importance of fully covering the Assessment Objectives. Included is a checklist to help students keep themselves on track. Also, a visual prompt sheet for analysing the artwork of recognised artists. The resource is provided as a PDF and also as a Word document so that it can be easily edited to suit your school's specific needs. These resources have been devised by Mael Matthews, Senior Art Moderator for the UK's largest Art Exam board.

Take the pressure off and give the students a Christmas themed treat with this range of Christmas activities .... Included resources are: Christmas pictures colouring sheets Christmas patterns colouring sheets Christmas images for inspiration Christmas clip art Christmas word search A step by step guide to drawing Santa! Make your own Christmas jigsaw Santa and his elves colouring sheets. Happy holidays from Start Creative

This poster compares the current GCSE grades (A -G) with the new grading system (9 - 1). Suitable as a poster around school or a hand out for staff, students, parents and governors. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced teacher and senior examiner for the largest UK examination board. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out our other resources ...... there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

This resource provides a step by step art project suitable for year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students. The photocopiable work book guides students through a range of fun, informative, creative processes. All tasks are related to the natural world and encourage students to engage with the environment. Tasks are "self differentiating" , meaning that students of all abilities can access the tasks and develop work at an appropriate level. Students are also introduced to a range of artists along the way. Each task build on the previous one and culminates in the student devising a final outcome (a final piece of artwork). Also included is an extensive photographic library of natural images to provide inspiration to students. Photographic files included are: Plants Insects Fungi Birds Natural textures Flowers Fish Trees This project could be a great creative addition to lessons on nature and environment This resource has been devised specifically for Primary Schools by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art at a UK Grammar School and Senior A level Art Moderator (examiner) for one of the Uk's leading exam boards. If you would like further information about the resource, please tweet Mael @maelhmatthews

This resource provides 30 high quality photographic images of Spring. Flowers, insects, new growth and sun dappled landscapes to provide inspiration for students of all ages. Ideal for Art, English (Creative Writing), Geography, Biology .... or as a general classroom resource. Check out the huge range of images available in out shop.

This resource provides 36 images associated with Easter. An ideal resource for use with all ages when a bit of inspiration is needed. Happy Easter!

This resource provides 20 high quality Spring themed images for inspiration. Suitable for inspiration for Creative Writing activities, Art projects, or simply for display. Suitable for all age groups. Enjoy the Spring!

30 Images of seas and oceans. An ideal visual resource for Geography and Art lessons.

The European Football Tournament is well under way. Join the celebrations by allowing your students to design their own football kit. They can use the templates provided to add patterns and colours. A wonderful way to introduce students to the countries of Europe. Perhaps they would like to design a new kit for their own team or simply add colour to represent their chosen nation? An ideal activity for form time or simply as a bit of fun at the end of a busy day. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. Whichever team you and your students are supporting, good luck and enjoy the tournament!

This resource provides a fun superhero based activity for form time. An opportunity to encourage students to consider positive behaviour traits as superpowers. Suitable for KS2 and 3 students. A choice of superhero templates are offered, both male and female, which allow children to add colour and designs. Children can then develop a positive character for the hero by deciding on "superpowers" and background.

A huge visual resource suitable for all subjects and age ranges. Over 1000 high quality photographs organised into easy to navigate files. Included are the following themes: Autumn Summer Monsters Birds Buildings Christmas Landscapes Fish Flowers Fungi Graffiti Hands Insects Natural Textures Numbers People Rust Sky Sea Water Trees Faces Halloween Patterns Perspective Colour ....... and more. Also this is a resource that will continue to grow, with new topic files being added regularly. Next to be added (on 19.6.16) is Brazil. Purchase of this resource provides you with a live link that you simply click on to send you to the files in the cloud. It works and it's quick and easy to use. A wonderful classroom resource which will allow you to pull up pictures at the touch of a button. No need to search the web or flick through books. Purchase allows you to use the resource within your school. It also allows you to share the link with colleagues within your school.

This exciting unit of work is provided ion two formats, an "at a glance" version and an in depth version. Each version includes a step by step guide to delivering the lessons in the unit. Also included are students friendly support guides, exemplar work images, health and safety, critical and contextual studies ideas, homework and cross curricular links. We hope that you and your students enjoy the resource.

A huge visual resource suitable for all subjects and age ranges. Over 1000 high quality photographs organised into easy to navigate files. Included are the following themes: Autumn Summer Monsters Birds Buildings Christmas Landscapes Fish Flowers Fungi Graffiti Hands Insects Natural Textures Numbers People Rust Sky Sea Water Trees Faces Halloween Patterns Perspective Colour ....... and more. Also this is a resource that will continue to grow, with new topic files being added regularly. Next to be added (on 19.6.16) is Brazil. Purchase of this resource provides you with a live link that you simply click on to send you to the files in the cloud. It works and it's quick and easy to use.