A BIg Christmas Quiz for fun at the end of a very difficult term. London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country? Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? … and 38 other Christmas themed questions to challenge students. Also included is a 10 question visual round … close ups of objects related to Christmas for students to try to work out. This resource is provided as both a visually appealing slide-show and also a Word document so that questions can be cut and pasted into your own documents. Hopefully it will provide maximum flexibility for you! All answers are of course provided. We hoe that you have a wonderful, well deserved hoilday when it arrives. Merry Christmas everyone!

Fun Halloween activities to engage kids of all ages. Here’s what’s included. 7 Halloween mask designs for colouring A 20 question Halloween themed quiz, fully illustrated and in slideshow format. Includes answers of course! 25 spooky images for inspiration … and ideal for printing and displaying in the classroom. 12 creepy monster colouring sheets … … and a printable spooky word search Enough here to keep kids amused and engaged. Ideal as a fun treat or an extension activity and the end of a lesson.

This illustrated resource provides clear facts and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). It includes where the disease originated, how it spreads, illness symptoms, how the world is responding and how to take precautions against it. There is also information about viruses and vaccines in general. This resource has been written in a child friendly manner ensuring that information is provided clearly without sensationalising or causing alarm. A worksheet is also included which challenges students to interpret information provided and build upon it. This resource is suitable for printing and using in class, or emailing out to students currently working from home. Suitable for students aged 11 to 16

Ideal to email to students for them to use to develop work at home during this difficult time. Four different step by step guides to developing thorough sketchbooks that cover the requirements of the GCSE Art specification. All four Assessment Objectives are thoroughly addressed. Students are prompted to develop work in a methodical manner, with areas of focus feeding into each other and allowing students to produce a cohesive Component that demonstrates informed decision making, enquiry and clear development towards final outcomes. The four guides are… GCSE Art - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art - Structures - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art - Metamorphosis - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art Textile Design - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art Textile Design.

This Art video lesson shows kids how to do an observational drawing using biro pen. Suitable for all ages … even adults! A clear demonstration shows how to build up the shape and form of the object (in this case a flower) using line and then tone. The video can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. It is quite useful to have the video running on loop on the whiteboard whilst students are doing drawing exercises so that they can remind themselves of the process whenever they want. This is one of a series of video demonstrations. Why not check out our store to see more. Teachers are welcome to email us images of the work produced and we will provide constructive feedback and support. Use this email address. starteducationuk@gmail.com

This resource provides a printable art activity book that leads kids through lots of different linked activities all based on the theme of Natural Forms. Activities encourage kids to research artists on the internet and respond to the work that they have produced. Drawing is a main focus of the activities and everything suggested is suitable for home study. The book has clear instructions and spaces for kids to respond. This might be a great help to parents supporting their kids during lockdown.

Are you struggling to get GCSE Art students to develop work at home during lockdown? If so, this project book will help. A step by step guide to building up a project at home. 33 pages that prompt students to research named artists, respond through appropriate media and develop ideas and concepts. It ensures that the Assessment Objectives are fully covered. The theme is “Metamorphosis”. It should really help Year 10 students progress their Component 1 work whether they follow the AQA or the EdExcel specification. Provided here as a fully editable PowerPoint so that you can amend as appropriate for your students.

These videos demonstrate to students a range of drawing techniques. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lessons or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. Videos included are … Draw a face in proportion Continuous line drawing Draw a hand Draw a sphere Draw trees Zen tangle drawings Graphite transfer technique Observational drawing techniques Draw a figure in proportion Make a drawing machine! Also students and teachers are welcome to email us images of the work produced and we will provide constructive feedback and support. Use this email address. starteducationuk@gmail.com

These videos show students how to use the rules of perspective to develop their drawings. 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective are all covered. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. There are 8 videos: An Introduction to 1 Point Perspective An Introduction to 2 Point Perspective An Introduction to 3 Point Perspective Draw a Winding Road using 1 Point Perspective Draw a Winding, Undulating Road using 1 Point Perspective Draw a House in 2 Point Perspective Draw Steps using 2 Point Perspective Draw a Countryside Scene using 1 Point Perspective

This video introduces students to 1 Point Perspective drawing techniques through four different activities. Each activity is explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. Each activity builds upon the last. The video can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. The activities are … Using 1 Point Perspective to draw simple shapes Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a straight road Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a bending road Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a bending, undulating road Also includes a printable supporting step by step guide and perspective images for inspiration.

This is a totally free service during the Corona Crisis. There will be a new art activity posted every week during the Coronavirus crisis. So far there are over 70 videos to choose from… and the number is increasing every day! This is a free service that we are offering which we hope will help teachers, students are parents continue with art and creativity during this troubled time. A wide range of themes will be covered. Lessons cover drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mixed media, digital, presentation techniques, Top sketchbook examples… and many more. suitable for all ages … even Simply download the Word document and use the link, or even easier, just click here Then simply subscribe to the channel to make sure you get access to every new video. We really hope this helps people during this difficult time. Stay safe everyone!

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.

A level Art Component 2 exam papers are available in February.** Get ahead of the game and get students off to a flying start with this extensive support resource written by an experienced HOD and examiner. suitable for AQA Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, 3D, Photography and Included is the following. • Introduction to Component 2 • Student information • Week by week guide leading the student through the development of work • Homework checklist • Support request sheet • The History of Art – Notable Periods, Styles and Artists • Component 2 Final Outcome Checklist • Art Analysis Prompt Sheet • AQA A level grade boundaries from 2019 • Securing Outstanding A level Performance in Art - An explanation of how to achieve an A* grade. Also includes a PowerPoint explaining the importance of developing cohesive ideas and how to ensure that work fully addresses the Assessment Objectives. Also a student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives. Please note that the exam questions are NOT reproduced here as this would be a violation of regulations. This resource provides a clear framework to support all questions.

Suggested starting points for the 2020 AQA Art and Design Component 2 question paper. Includes suggestions for Qs 1 to 7 and an image slideshow for Q1. The question starting point suggestions sheet is provided as a Word doc so that you have complete editing freedom. Also includes the following. A step by step guide to developing preparatory work with an emphasis on meeting the Assessment Objectives. An example Level 9 sketchbook Advice on how to develop ideas for a final outcome. An explanation of the importance of generating ideas. Please note that the questions are referred to by number, not actual title so as not to contravene Ofqual regulations around reproducing questions, so cross reference with the actual question paper is required.

Suggested starting points for the 2020 AQA Fine Art Component 2 question paper. Includes suggestions for Qs 1 to 7, image slideshows for Q1 and Q6. Also includes the following. A step by step guide to developing preparatory work with an emphasis on meeting the Assessment Objectives. An example Level 9 sketchbook Advice on how to develop ideas for a final outcome. Please note that the questions are referred to by number, not actual title so as not to contravene Ofqual regulations around reproducing questions, so cross reference with the actual question paper is required.

Support students with the development of their Component 2 work with this set of 38 copyright free photographs of movement. Ideal as a starting point to drawing activities.

Help students get started with their Component 2 work with these high quality photographs of crowds of people. 30 copyright free images that can be used as inspiration for drawing studies.

Cut workload and get GCSE Art students off to flying start in January with this resource. We hand out the AQA GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers in January. Support students from the start with this bundle of resources. Included are the following. External task support document for students which guides them through the development of preparatory work that fully meets the requirements of the four Assessment Objectives. A student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which highlights the need to develop ideas. Guidance on how to develop a final outcome. An example of a grade 9 sketchbook A step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A fully editable letter template to parents informing them of the work that students will be undertaking and how support at home would be helpful. 10 individual images for inspiration slideshows. An art history printable. The 2019 version of this resource was a TES top download. All resources are print friendly. We hope that this dramatically reduces your workload at the start of the development phase. Also, if you would like a range of supporting images to help students, go to the following pages. [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-exam-2020-photographs-of-crowds-of-people-12229399] [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-component-2-exam-2020-movement-images-12229479]

Get the GCSE Art exam unit off to flying start in January with this resource. We hand out the AQA GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers in January. Support students from the start with this bundle of resources. Included are the following. Question starting point suggestions for Art and Design and Fine Art External task support document for students which guides them through the development of preparatory work that fully meets the requirements of the four Assessment Objectives. A student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which highlights the need to develop ideas. Guidance on how to develop a final outcome. An example of a grade 9 sketchbook A step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A fully editable letter template to parents informing them of the work that students will be undertaking and how support at home would be helpful. An art history printable. Supporting images for Q1 (Art and design and Fine Art) and Q6 (Fine Art) The 2019 version of this resource was a TES top download. All resources are print friendly. We hope that this dramatically reduces your workload at the start of the development phase. Please note that questions are referred to by number only so as not to infringe Ofqual regulations about reproducing questions. You will therefore need to cross reference these notes with the original question papers. If you would like to only download supporting images rather than everything else offered here please go to the following pages [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-exam-2020-photographs-of-crowds-of-people-12229399] [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-component-2-exam-2020-movement-images-12229479]

Why not have some festive Art fun with this bundle of cool grid drawings. 15 gridded Christmas images with corresponding blank grids for kids to copy the image on to. Great for helping them develop their drawing and colour mixing skills. The pics could even be made into Christmas cards as an extension to the activity. Apart from printing them this a preparation free activity, so it’s ideal as a substitute lesson too. Provided here as pdf and also Word documents so that you have complete editing freedom. Merry Christmas to you from Start Education!