Visual Arts Teaching Resources
An extensive collection of teaching resources to use when learning about visual arts in your primary classroom. Use the customisable banner widget to make an arts related display banner for your classroom. Also provided are posters that highlight the elements of visual arts, drawing on demand activities, vocabulary word wall cards and colour theory materials. Use the colour posters as displays in your classroom to assist students in learning the different colours and their associated names.
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The Arts Term Tracker (Australian Curriculum) - Years 7 and 8
A The Arts term tracker using the Australian Curriculum Years 7 and 8 content descriptors and codes.
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The Arts Term Tracker (Australian Curriculum) - Years 3 and 4
A The Arts term tracker using the Australian Curriculum Years 3 and 4 content descriptors and codes.
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12-Part Colour Wheel and Colour Theory worksheets
A set of warm/cool colour wheel worksheets featuring the 12 primary, secondary and tertiary colours.
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Visual Arts Book Cover - Version 2
A Visual Arts book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Visual Arts Elements, Subject Matter and Composition Posters
A set of four posters examining visual arts elements, subject matter and composition.
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Printable Easter Basket Craft Activity
Download a printable Easter basket for a fun classroom craft activity.
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Easter Hat Craft Activity
A creative Easter hat craft activity using paper plates and bowls.
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Easter Bunny Craft Activity
A cute and creative Easter bunny craft activity using foam cups.
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Visual Arts Elements Resource Pack - Upper Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the upper years when studying the elements of Visual Art.
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How to Draw for Kids - Resource Pack
A collection of 'How to Draw for Kids' task cards.
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Visual Arts Elements Resource Pack - Middle Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the middle years when studying the elements of Visual Art.
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Visual Arts Elements Resource Pack - Lower Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the lower years when studying the elements of Visual Art.
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Visual Art Elements Unit - Middle Years
This Visual Arts unit investigates the Elements of Visual Art. Demonstrations and artistic techniques are explored, with particular attention given to line, shape, form, colour and texture.
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An Introduction to Aboriginal Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of Aboriginal art in Australia.
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Aboriginal Dot Painting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal dot painting.
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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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Applying Aboriginal Art Techniques - Assessment Task
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of Aboriginal art techniques.
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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 Rock Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal rock art.
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Visual Art Elements Unit – Upper Years
This Visual Arts unit investigates the Elements of Visual Art. Demonstrations and artistic techniques are explored, with particular attention given to line, shape, form, colour, texture and space.
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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 Wandjina Artworks
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal Wandjina artworks.
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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 Bark Paintings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal bark paintings.
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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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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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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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Visual Arts Elements Introduction
A 60-minute lesson in which students are introduced to the seven elements of art.
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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.