Not sure how to link Christmas with Science? This worksheet might help. How do fairy lights work? What actually happens when the turkey is cooked? Why is the flame on a Christmas pudding blue? What makes a Christmas cracker go bang? … and much more. Cool festive facts, illustrations and questions to test understanding. East to print as a handout. We hope you have a restful and happy holiday when it arrives! Merry Christmas.

Dowloaded over 5000 times last Christmas. Updated for 2021. Treat kids to this great big Christmas Quiz. 40 cool questions suitable for students aged 11 to 16. Provided as a printable doc and also as a PDF slideshow with festive backgrounds. Also includes a bonus visual round - 10 zoomed in seasonal images for students to guess. We hope you and your students have a wonderful festive season! Merry Christmas!

A whole year of art. This resource is more thorough and well rated than other art curricula that are 10, 20 or 30 times the price! We believe that all teachers deserve the best at an affordable price. Art lessons covering drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage and more. A complete Art Curriculum. Over 400 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 90 video demonstrations. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. I originally wrote this for my students in the UK, in a selective school that feeds Oxford and Cambridge. I have now rewritten it for US education. Students taught by me have become surgeons, doctors, architects and tv personalities, and all have been helped by their art education. My department has been nationally recognised as the best in the country. Check it out … it might really help! Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again! Lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum are: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Color Lesson 12 Color part 2 Lesson 13 Color part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Color abstraction Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2

Four linked art lessons exploring the human form and its depiction through art. Students are introduced to the work of Henry Moore and Alberto Giacometti and are shown how to analyse artwork. They are then shown how to draw the human form and then develop wire sculptures. Each of the four lessons provides clear, step by step guidance for the teacher, differentiation, links to other subjects, materials list and also a printable support sheet for students. Fully illustrated. We hope that you find this resource easy to use, informative and fun!

This simple resource will change your life! … Well perhaps not, but it will certainly dramatically speed up your marking and feedback. Simply print out, tick the relevant boxes, free write if you wish, and then stick it in your students’ books. This resource has given me my evenings back! This is provided as a Word document so that you have absolute editing power. Use it as it is, or amend to suit your needs. It might be only one page, but it’s a very useful page and really will give you more time to live your life!

With Japan in mind because of the upcoming Olympic Games, here is an 8 minute long demonstration video showing students how they can produce a Japanese Manga style drawing portrait. This activity engages students in a range of creative processes - firstly then need a photo of themselves. They are then shown how to exaggerate features and simplify shapes in the style of Manga. Then they are shown a graphite transfer process to move the image onto paper and develop an exciting background. Finally they are shown how to develop the image using ink. The video is completely self explanatory. All you need to provide is paper, pencils (or graphite sticks), felt pens and biros. Ideal as an hour long stand alone activity, or as the start to a wider project on Japanese popular culture. The video is 7 minutes long and includes a visual demonstration, a verbal explanation, images and music.

24 Art grid drawing worksheets for when you need a prep free sub / cover activity quickly. No prep needed, just print and hand out. Each worksheet shows a different part of the human skeleton. There is a corresponding blank grid for students to copy the image onto. Students could then add colour if they wish. Suitable for science lessons too! Easy to print. Easy to use. A great resource to have on hand when you are really busy.

Keep this no prep Art sub lesson near by for when you need a sub lesson in a hurry. Students will love using the printables to design their own superheroes. They can add pattern and color to the templates and even decide on their super powers! The resource includes 3 female and 3 male worksheet templates with space to write down their chosen super powers, a blank template for students to have a go at designing a superhero from scratch, speech bubbles for adding to their designs, super hero logo templates to help students design their own super logo and large scale versions of each superhero template for students to really get involved with the designing and coloring. Great fun for all ages … even grown ups! Be sure to check out the preview document, which shows you the whole doc, so you know exactly what you are getting. We hope you students enjoy using this resource!

Easily teach students Art with these Art worksheets. Drawing, painting, photography, Art history and sculpture are all covered. Conveniently organized into a progressive workbook. Easy to print or email to students. Ideal for students aged 9 to 14 students. Nature and natural forms is the theme running through this workbook. 35 pages of guidance for students and spaces for them to present their work so that they can see their progression. The nature of the resource means that differentiation is built in, allowing students to work at a level appropriate to them. Illustrations help guide students to develop their own work. We hope that this resource is useful to you and that your students really enjoy developing their creative skills using it. Please don’t forget to leave a review. We really value your opinions.

Suitable for Secondary school. 38 linked Art lesson plans (193 pages), leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, student information sheet, student feedback sheet and homework suggestions. Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 11 to 16. Also includes an art rubric / mark scheme. Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets.

This 7 minute video demonstration introduces Adobe Photoshop. The focus here is how to use layers to merge different images together. Through narration and on screen demonstration students are shown how to set up layers, import images and use tools to select sections, move, transform and erase. An ideal introduction to Adobe Photoshop for students studying Art or Photography. The video is presented by Mael Matthews, experienced art teacher, art examiner, author and artist.

Practice symmetry with the Arty Aliens! An engaging, differentiated activity. Draw and colour these funny aliens, learning about symmetry at the same time. Perfect for maths lessons, morning work, early finishers, substitutes / cover and homework. There are 8 different aliens to choose from. For each there is a worksheet showing half the alien and a space to try to draw the other half. There is also an example completed drawing and an example coloured drawing for anyone who needs a bit more support with their work. The completed worksheets will make a great bulletin board display. This is a PDF. It includes 8 black and white printable worksheets as well as 8 color examples and 8 black and white completed drawing examples. We hope that you and your students have fun meeting the Arty Aliens… Watch out, they will return in future activities!

Do you want to show students how Art education relates to the real world? This resource might help. Firstly you get 2 different schemes of work (2 different formats) which encourage students to engage in the built environment through drawing and mixed media work. Students get to learn about the rules of perspective through activities that have them recording built structures. They are then challenged to develop their own ideas using their new found 3D drawing skills. They are also engaged in the development of relief work with an architectural theme using cut card. The two schemes are provided as PDFs. Support is also provided through 7 demonstration videos. These cover the following. 2 videos on One Point Perspective An Introduction to 2 Point Perspective Draw Steps using Two Point Perspective Draw a House using Two Point Perspective 3 Point Perspective (Aerial Perspective) Relief Art using Card. Also included is slideshow of 100 architectural images for inspiration. We have included part of one of the videos in the preview section. All videos are presented by Mael Matthews, experienced Art teacher, Head of Department, Senior Art examiner, author and artists in his own right. We hope that this resource really help student see the importance of artistic skills in the world today … and might even help them decide on a future career in architecture! This resource is suitable for students aged 11 to 16.

**Everything you need for complete coverage of Art education. **A great Art bargain. Suitable for Secondary / Middle and High School. This Art resource is massive, over 400 pages in total. More extensive than some Art curricula three times the price! – 38 linked Art lesson plans (154 pages), leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a printable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. **This massive bundle includes a link to over 70 video art demonstrations… and the videos are being added to every week. Videos have been designed to allow students to progress work either at home or in the classroom. Also included is a 40 image slideshow of example student work to inspire your own students. Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 8 to 14. Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Color Lesson 12 Color part 2 Lesson 13 Color part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Color abstraction Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets. The complete package also provides hundreds of supporting images, in total 400 pages of information! Also includes supporting documents covering; Perspective Clay workshop 101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons A step by step guide to developing a sketchbook Careers in art slide-show A guide to perspective drawing Example images of student work 7 posters covering the elements of art. Art rubric This resource bundle is massive! We hope that you and your students enjoy using it! If you do purchase the complete package, please remember to leave a review. Your thoughts are valued.

To help Art teachers and students during this difficult time, we are providing video art lessons absolutely FREE. Simply click on the link below and subscribe for over 90 Art lessons and activities. We are adding to the lessons every week … so don’t forget to check back… Activities include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printing, collage, digital, video, mixed media, presentation techniques and exemplar sketchbooks. Suitable for all ages and designed so that students can do the activities at home with basic materials. The download has the link … alternatively, just click on the link below and subscribe to our channel. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFgI5VsWy4vGUxoH8a8MfsLUM7SwvyxxG We hope they help a bit! Stay safe.

This video demonstration shows students how to draw a building using 2 point perspective. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 3 minute run time.

This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 3 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 5 minute run time.

This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 2 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 5 minute run time.

This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 1 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 15 minutes run

A fun Christmas Art activity for kids at the end of a difficult term. 15 different grid drawings with a Christmas theme. Why not challenge kids to try to recreate the images provided in the blank grid. They can add colour and even turn them into Christmas cards if they like. Easy to print. This is also an activity that could be easily emailed to self isolating kids. We hope that you have a great Christmas break when it finally arrives!