It’s always tough missing a lesson, but this resource should take the pressure out of planning a cover lesson for someone else to deliver. 54 separate grid drawing activities using high quality photographs of objects which have had a grid positioned over the top of them. Student are challenged to draw what they see onto the corresponding grid. Ideal for printing out at short notice. Objects include bones, shells, mechanical parts, musical instruments, human skeleton parts, bottles, bike parts and more…

This 7 page printable resource provides students with lots of information about the sensitive and serious topic of body image. The damaging effects of the media’s portrayal of “perfection” is covered, along with the impact of self inflicted and peer pressure. Also included is a worksheet which encourages students to engage in the topic and consider their own views on the issues raised. Ideal for PSHCE lessons when time is tight.

Before using the selector, allocate each child in your class a number. You might decide to use register order. To generate a random number you simply click on a box. A number will then be automatically generated. You can even edit the resource to replace the numbers with your students' names if you would prefer. If you have questions about the resource please feel free to email me at maelmatthews@gmail.com. I am happy to answer your questions. Ideal for a "no hands up" approach to question and answer sessions. resource for randomly choosing children to answer questions or undertake tasks.

Updated for 2017-18. Children and adults sometimes need a focus at times of stress and anxiety. Concentrating the mind on a straightforward activity such as colouring can have a calming effect and Allow for refocus. This resource might help an individual regain focus. Over 30 original drawings are provided ready for colouring. The drawings vary in complexity. Some are simple outline drawings, whilst others have looser shapes and lines which will require greater creative input. This resource can also be used as an extension activity or simply for fun. Suitable for SEN students, but equally suitable for main stream students.

A useful checklist of duties for an Art Technician. The duties are split into daily, weekly and termly. A fully editable resource.

Updated for 2019. What mind-set do your students have to their learning? This questionnaire can help students analyse their learning habits and encourage a more open, active approach to their learning. Suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students and appropriate for all subject areas. An ideal activity as a starter or a homework. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out our other resources … there are over 600 other 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 student friendly explanation of the requirements of the new specification by explaining what the Assessment Objectives actually mean. The explanations are provided in a format that allows for easy photocopying. Compatible with AQA specification. Student friendly language used.

Save time with 20 pages of differentiated comments for Art reports. Suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 student reports. Here is an example: This year NAME has been developing his creative skills through mask making, the dramatic representation of landscapes and artwork relating to recycling. This has allowed NAME to focus on painting, drawing, and 3 dimensional modelling in a range of materials. NAME has performed satisfactorily most of the time but would have benefitted from working harder at disciplines that don’t always come easily, such as drawing. The quality of NAME’s homework usually demonstrates effort and commitment and usually deadlines are met. NAME has shown an openness to try out new techniques which is helping him to improve the standard of his final outcomes. Well done NAME, you should be proud of the progress that you have made this year.

This resource offers a wide range of summer themed fun activities for primary aged children. Ideal for the last half term of the summer. Included are Tangrams Happy Pictures for a happy classroom Images of Summer for creative writing inspiration Who? What? Where? game Primary Art project book Higher order thinking skills Growth mind-set questionnaire What am I? Summer themed circle time game...... ........ and more!

15 Christmas themed colouring patterns for students of all ages. These kaleidoscopic patterns offer a fun activity in the run up to the Christmas holidays. They could even be used to inspire Christmas card designs. Many more resources available in our shop. Take a look at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael Merry Christmas from Start Creative!

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Give students a relaxing colouring activity. Evidence suggests that colouring exercises are effective in calming busy minds in both adults and children. Teachers successfully use them in the classroom to help students re focus. Unfortunately most colouring books are prohibitively expensive. This affordable collection of beautiful original drawings is the solution. 65 beautiful mandalas ready for printing out and adding colour. All drawings are original and have been produced by Mael Matthews.

A common sense approach to assessing and feeding back to students now that levels have gone and student targets are usually set based on their performance in subjects other than Art. The focus of this policy is to provide accurate, positive, encouraging feedback and assessment which allows the student to grow as an artist rather than being left feeling that they have failed. This resource has been widely shared and effectively integrated within the Art teaching community. supplied as a PDF and also a Word document for complete freedom to edit to suit your department's particular needs.

Do you want to make your classroom an even happier place? This resource might help. Over 30 happy pictures which can be printed out and displayed, or used as a slideshow. All images are high quality and include smiling animals, balloons, fireworks and happy people. Enough to bring a smile to everyone's face. :)

This resource provides a concise illustrated history of notable Art events. Information is presented in an easy to access table format. A useful resource for Art students of all ages. Also a handy reminder for Art teachers.

A useful mind map full of information for newly qualified teachers. A great little resource to give new teachers as a handout, or use as part of a presentation. Provided in a range of colours.