The new A level Art specifications are well under way and that has means that we have to adapt to meet the requirements off the new courses. This resource provides a bank of report comments that are aligned to the new specifications. The resource is provided as a Word document for ease of copying and editing. Hopefully it will save teachers a lot off time when it comes to reporting on student progress.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A motivational poster for classroom display. Hopefully this image will help promote a positive attitude in students and also add a visually appealing element to the classroom.

This bundle provides 8 individual resources, each focussing on a different environmental issue. Each resource offers in depth, student friendly information. Student understanding can then be checked with the accompanying worksheet. Themes covered are: Bee Decline Earthquakes Environmental Issues Hurricane Matthew Planet Earth Tornadoes Tsunamis Wildlife Decline Easy to print. Ideal as starters, extension activities or substitute lessons.

Kapow! Here’s a cool Back to School Art activity for kids 9 to 14. There are a range of superhero templates that kids can use to design their own superhero character. They can add color to develop their own super suit and then they can think and write about the super powers that their character will have. Check out the complete preview doc so that you can see exactly what you get. There are 3 male templates and 3 female templates. There is also a blank worksheet for kids to draw out their own superhero from scratch. You could encourage children to write about super powers linked to study skills, for instance, super memory or super writing ability …. Or you could use it as a lead into creative writing, with their superhero saving the day in an adventure. The templates are provided as worksheets and also as full page coloring sheets so that you have lots of creative freedom. Also check out the speech bubbles that kids can add their own text to, cut out and add to their super hero pictures. Also included are superhero emblem templates so that kids can design their own super badge! This resource could help make cross curricular links – study skills, art, creative writing. 18 pages in total.

Do you want to speed up your marking and feedback to students? This little resource is a lifesaver. Simply print them out, tick the relevant statements in the “Areas of quality” and “Areas for development” columns and stick in their sketchbooks. There is also space for free writing or typing. Provided as a Work document so that you have complete freedom to amend the statements. Hope it helps!

This one page, fully editable resource provides a “ready to go” statement to explain to your Senior team and Ofsted how metacognition is inherent in art education in your school. Metacognition is basically thinking about thinking and it is widely considered that this mindset can positively impact on learning. We do it all the time in art education, but we sometimes don’t realise it. Hopefully this will help. It is a word document, so you can add your own comments and personalise it for you own needs.

This visual quiz challenges children to work out what the object is from a close up photograph of part of it. Full photos of the objects also included . A useful, fun end of year activity for primary aged children. Over 40 slides.

The Complete Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3. This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked Art lesson plans, 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 photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more. Ideal for students aged 8 to 14. 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 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. They have been used in an Art department judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding. Leave a review and choose another resource absolutely free. Just email me once you have done it - maelmatthews@gmail.com. Also, why not check out our shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/StartEducation and browse over 1000 other art related resources.

This resource provides a structure for students own self analysis. They can also be used by teachers to provide feedback. One sheet prompts students to consider how effectively they have covered the AOs and what else they need to do before the deadline. Another sheet provides a framework for teacher feedback under the four individual AOs. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.

If you want to challenge your students to decide if hilarious statements about Christmas are true or false, check out this quiz! A quiz in slideshow format that is accessible to all. 25 Christmas related statements that simply need students to decide whether they are "True" or "False". The true statements are as unbelievable as the false ones! I have used this with my form group and it worked really well as a fun (and funny) end of term treat. Be warned ... students will contest the truth of some of the statements! This resource actually works for all ages ... right up to adults. Have a wonderful Christmas break when it arrives.

36 high quality copyright free photographs for authors and teachers to use in their publications. A wide range of images covering plant and animal life, natural landscapes, skies and water. Ideal for educational resource authors wanting to illustrate resources without the worry of infringing copyright regulations. Also ideal for teachers wanting to produce eye catching classroom resources or wanting to provide students with images for inspirations. Ideal for Art and creative writing lessons. Provided as a PowerPoint so that it can be used as a presentation, or photographs can be easily extracted from it.

A 21 page, fully editable Art Department staff handbook. Be OFSTED ready with this thorough resource. Provided as a Word document so that it can be edited to the needs of your department. It covers the following things. •** Vision • Development Plan • Departmental marking policy • Schemes of work • Health and safety • National Curriculum • Classroom management • Internal departmental review • Whole school involvement • External involvement • Miscellaneous information** This resource provides a clear framework which can then be adapted for your department. I have found this document to be very useful when welcoming new teachers into the department, including NQTs. Also goes down well with SLT.

So cheap, it’s nearly FREE! This resource provides student friendly facts relating to anaesthetics. Also included is an associated worksheet which challenges students to find information in the factsheet. The worksheet also provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge further through independent or teacher led investigation. Ideal as a hassle free cover lesson for KS3.

15 Christmas themed grid drawing activities for students of all ages. Simple to print, simple to use. Ideal as an end of term fun activity when you have run out of energy!!