The Arts Teaching Resources
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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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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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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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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 Make an Origami Cat Ring Video
Make cute origami cat rings with your students using this easy-to-follow instructional origami video.
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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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An Introduction to Aboriginal Art Unit Plan
This Visual Arts unit addresses the history of Aboriginal art in Australia and the variety of techniques used in different artworks.
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Aboriginal Cross-Hatching
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal cross-hatching.
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Aboriginal X-Ray Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal x-ray art.
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Aboriginal Body Painting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal body painting.
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Aboriginal Sand Drawings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal sand drawings.
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Aboriginal Rock Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal rock art.
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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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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 – Directed Drawing Video 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.
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How to Draw a Boy – Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach your students how to draw a boy using the step-by-step instructions provided in this directed drawing video.
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How to Draw a Monster Video — Directed Drawing for Kids
Explore how to draw a monster step by step with this guided drawing video perfect for brain breaks and rainy lunchtimes!
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How to Draw An Alien — Directed Drawing Video for Kids
Teach students how to draw an alien with this step-by-step directed drawing 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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What Is Genius Hour? How to Implement This Tech-y Idea in Your Classroom
Explore teacher tips to help students design their own self-directed, open-ended inquiry projects!
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6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Primary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in primary school.
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Drama Games for Kids to Engage them in the Classroom
Use these drama games with upper primary and middle primary students as brain breaks or to help students build their skills. These activities and games work with any content your class is familiar with!