The Arts Teaching Resources
An extensive collection of teaching resources to use when teaching The Arts. Resources are available which cover Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. Within this resource collection, you will find everything you need to teach The Arts in a primary classroom, including worksheets, posters, teaching presentations, readers' theatre scripts, customisable display banners, hands-on activities and more. Use the various word wall vocabulary cards to assist students when learning the associated content vocabulary.
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Applying Shape – Masked in Mystery
A 90-minute lesson in which students will create an African-inspired face mask by experimenting with shape.
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The Element of Shape
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how geometric and organic shapes are used in visual arts.
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Exploring Texture
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how texture can be achieved in visual arts.
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Working with Colour – Marvellous Monochrome
A 90-minute lesson in which students will create a rainforest scene using tints and shades of green.
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Working with Form – Crazy Clay Critter
A 90-minute lesson in which students will create an imaginary creature from clay by experimenting with shape and form.
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Exploring Form
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate how form can be achieved in visual arts.
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Assessment – Cylinder Sculpture
An assessment task in which students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the use of colour in visual arts.
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Using Colour
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate colour and how it can be used effectively to convey meaning in visual arts.
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Assessment – My Garden Grows
An assessment task in which students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the use of organic shapes in visual arts.
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What Is Shape?
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate shape and how it can be used effectively to convey meaning in visual arts.
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Assessment – Patterns, Lines and Feelings
An assessment task in which students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the use of line in visual arts.
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Types of Line
A 60-minute lesson in which students consolidate their knowledge of the use of line in visual arts.
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How to Draw a Mummy – Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw an easy mummy with a step-by-step video, perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
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How to Draw a Frankenstein – Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw an easy Frankenstein with a step-by-step video, perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
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How to Draw a Pumpkin – Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Use a fun and easy pumpkin drawing video as a lesson hook in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
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How to Draw a Snowman — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw a snowman with a step-by-step video, perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
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How to Draw a Reindeer — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw a reindeer with a step-by-step video, perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
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How to Draw an Elf — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw an elf with this directed drawing activity for the classroom.
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How to Draw Santa — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw Santa with a step-by-step video, perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
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How to Draw a Witch – Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach kids how to draw a witch with a simple directed drawing video perfect for your Halloween lesson planning!
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What Is Colour?
A 60-minute lesson in which students are introduced to the use of colour in visual arts.
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Geometric and Organic Shapes
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate geometric and organic shapes and how they can be used effectively to convey meaning in visual arts.
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Line Art Project Video – Funky Animal Art
Explore line in art with your students using this funky animal art project perfect for younger primary school students.
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Sound Groups for Teaching Multiplication Video
Teach your students about equal groups in multiplication with this engaging video that combines multiplication with music!
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Texture Art Project Video – Create a Crazy Creature
Explore texture in art with your students using this texture art project perfect for younger primary school students.
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How to Draw a Ninja Girl Video — Directed Drawing for Kids
Teach your students how to draw a ninja with a step-by-step video perfect for directed drawing practice in the primary classroom.
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How to Draw a Girl — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach students how to draw a girl with a directed drawing video that leads kids step-by-step through the instructions. Print companion cards that kids can use at their desks.
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How to Draw a Boy Video for Kids
Play a directed drawing video for kids that teaches students how to draw a boy!
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How to Draw a Monster Video — Directed Drawing for Kids
Teach students how to draw a monster with this directed drawing activity for the classroom. The video covers step-by-step instructions and can be paired with printable task cards.
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How to Draw An Alien — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Bring directed drawing to the classroom, and teach students how to draw an alien with a step-by-step video for kids.
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How to Draw a Teddy Bear — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Practise directed drawing with a video that teaches students how to draw a teddy bear, including step-by-step instructions.
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