Visual Arts Teaching Resources for Key Stage 2 - Upper
- Plus Plan
How to Draw a Pumpkin – Directed Drawing Video for Children
Use a fun and easy pumpkin drawing video as a lesson hook in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
- Plus Plan
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.
- Plus Plan
Working with Space – Balancing Act
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create an artwork that explores the interplay between positive and negative space.
- Plus Plan
The Element of Space
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how space can be used to create the illusion of depth.
- Plus Plan
Working with Texture – Impressive Imprints
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create a three-dimensional textured tile artwork using impressions.
- Plus Plan
The Element of Texture
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how texture can be achieved in visual arts.
- Plus Plan
Working with Colour – Mix It Up
A 90-minute lesson in which students will create an artwork using complementary, harmonious and monochromatic colour schemes.
- Plus Plan
The Element of Colour
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how colour is used to express feeling and evoke a response in visual arts.
- Plus Plan
Working with Form – Plumping It Up
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create the illusion of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional drawing.
- Plus Plan
The Element of Form
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how form can be achieved in visual arts.
- Plus Plan
Applying Shape – Masked in Mystery
A 90-minute lesson in which students will create an African-inspired face mask by experimenting with shape.
- Plus Plan
The Element of Shape
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how geometric and organic shapes are used in visual arts.
- Plus Plan
Applying Line – Moving Lines
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create an artwork by experimenting with various types of lines.
- Plus Plan
The Element of Line
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how lines are used to define objects, add detail and express emotion in visual arts.
- Plus Plan
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.