Immerse students in a woodland environment with this presentation of 50 high quality photographs and 9 video clips. The presentation leads students on a woodland walk. The textures, colours, sounds and movements of trees, wind and streams. A wonderful way of engaging students in the environment. This resource could be used to inspire creative writing. It is equally useful for Geography, Art and even Biology lessons.

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. 65 original drawings are provided ready for colouring. The drawings vary in complexity. 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.

Celebrate Christmas 2023 with this set of exciting, fun creative resources. Quizzes, drawing and making all in one big bundle of festive fun. Included in this bundle are: A 40 question Christmas Quiz. Provided as both a PowerPoint and a printable document. Answers included of course! A 10 question Visual Christmas Quiz – Guess the zoomed in festive object! A 25 Christmas “True” or “False” quiz 15 Christmas grid drawing acivites – Cool gridded images for students to transfer onto blank grids. Super simple to print and hand out. Great for classroom displays. A Make a Christmas Cracker printable activity sheet. A series of super snowflakes to colour and / or cut out and display. Everything you need for fun and informative lessons running up to Christmas break.

Do your students ever complain that they don’t see the point of visual art education? I know mine do! So, I give them this handout to help them see the amazing opportunities that art provides and how the skills learnt through art education support other subjects and simply add a wealth of qualities to a person’s life. The handout has also got lots of cool visuals and is written in a student friendly style. Hope it helps.

Boys can and do produce A* quality artwork. Work can be highly expressive, intuitive and impulsive. This resource provides a page by page slideshow of an A* graded GCSE Art sketchbook by a boy. The nature of the work is fully aligned to the new GCSE Art specification. Emphasis is placed on observational drawing, critical and contextual referencing, media experimentation and idea development. Work is bold and exciting. The sketchbook also shows effective, intelligent annotation. It is NOT neat and tidy .... and it doesn't need to be. This is a useful resource for showing male students what they should be aiming for. It is equally suitable for female students. It can also be used to provide inspiration for a wide range of drawing styles. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here ...... and 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 Art education news.

Need an art or science cover lesson that can be followed by a non specialist? This might do it. A nice little lesson that encourages students to explore the sculptural work of artist Luke Jerram as well as the properties of viruses. His glass sculptures recreate the complex forms of viruses like the common cold and Covid. Once students have done some background research, they are then encouraged to start developing their own artwork based on viruses. A great way of linking art and science. The lesson plan is super easy to follow. It’s not grade specific because all ages can explore the theme here at their own level. The activities should keep students engaged for at least an hour. it could also be used as the starting point of a more extensive project.

Explain about Brexit through art with this cool art lesson and fact file. Brexit has seen Great Britain (The United Kingdom) leave the European Union (The EU). This was a momentous historic political event which is still having repercussions. This lesson plan engages students in discussion about the event and encourages them to develop artwork based on this political issue using images associated with the event. The resource also includes a clear fact file about the event to inform teachers and students. Suitable for Key Stage 3 students.

This Unit of Work provides 2 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with abstract landscapes. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. The unit links observational drawing with aerial images and the artwork of Hundertwasser and Hockney. This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 students.

1000 IMAGES TO INSPIRE! We will be handing out the A LEVEL Art Component 2 papers next week. This massive visual resource provides a wealth of photographic images that students can use to kickstart the development of their artwork. A wide range of themes are covered which link to the questions. Please note that the exam questions are not reproduced because this would be in contravention of Ofqual regulations. 28 separate slideshows covering themes ranging from nature, landscapes and animals, to people, faces, architecure and textures … and many other themes too! Ideal for those students who just can’t seem to find their own images! We hope these resources cut your workload and really help your students.

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. More resources spanning Art, English, PSHE, Citizenship and History available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael Please don't forget to leave feedback. We value your thoughts.

A clear simple comparison between the current GCSE grades and the new numeric grades. An ideal hand out for staff, students, parents and governors.

This lesson plan will allow students to learn about Jean-Michel Basquiat and his artwork, examine his unique style, and create their own art piece. Clear direction is given along with learning objectives, materials list, procedure, reflection, conclusion and assessment. Additionally, a student friendly list of facts and a questions sheet are included. This lesson is planned to run for approximately an hour. Suitable for Key Stage 3.

This lesson plan will allow students to learn about Leonardo da Vinci and his artwork, examine his unique style, and create their own art piece. Clear direction is given along with learning objectives, materials list, procedure, reflection, conclusion and assessment. Additionally, a student friendly list of facts and a questions sheet are included. This lesson is planned to run for approximately an hour. Suitable for Key Stage 3.

This lesson plan will allow students to learn about Vincent Van Gogh and his artwork, examine his unique style, and create their own Van Gogh inspired art piece. Clear direction is given along with learning objectives, materials list, procedure, reflection, conclusion and assessment. Additionally, a student friendly list of facts and a questions sheet are included. This lesson is planned to run for approximately one hour. Suitable for Key Stage 3.

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with colour and abstraction. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 students.

Worried about marking A level and AS artwork this summer term? We are now marking out of 96 and have no idea of where the grade boundaries might be. This simple resource provides a "best guess" of where the grade boundaries might be. It has been put together using information gained at standardisation meetings, discussions and careful scrutiny of exemplar work. We will not know for certain where the boundaries are until the first set of results are announced, but this resource might help inform your marking this year.

This resource provides Secondary school students with guidance for analysing artwork. The structured approach encourages students to stretch their understanding and therefore develop a growth mindset. This resource can be used in conjunction with other resources from Start Creative Resources. Browse a huge range of educational resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with dramatic landscapes. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 students.

The 2020 AQA A Level Art Component 2 exam papers are handed out in February. This FULLY EDITABLE resource will give your students a flying start by structuring their preparatory work. Included is the following. • Introduction to Component 2 • Important information for students • Week by week guide • Homework checklist • Support request sheet • The History of Art – Notable Periods, Styles and Artists • Component 2 Final Outcome Checklist • Art Analysis Prompt Sheet to ensure analysis is thorough • AQA A level grade boundaries from 2019 • An explanation of how to secure Outstanding A level Performance in Art - How to get A*. Also includes a FULLY EDITABLE PowerPoint on what the Assessment Objectives mean and the importance of developing ideas. We have provided this as fully editable versions so that you can really make the resource work for you and your students.

Primary school art education. This resource provides 101 exciting Art ideas for primary school children. Quick, easy to implement ideas for when you need inspiration at short notice. Ideas can contribute effectively to your school's coverage of STEAM. Idea explanations are straightforward and concise. Planning for these ideas is minimal. You might decide to take an idea as a starting point and develop your own scheme around it. Fun, creative and educational!