Make it move! This resource provides a unit of work for Design Technology. It combines Design, Art and Technology to enable students to produce a greeting card with moving parts for a chosen celebration. The activity will be spread over several sessions, involving exploring and creating mechanisms in the form of sliders, single lever and linkages and then using this knowledge to design, plan and model their own card, before making a final finished card with moving parts. This resource contains: In PDF format Slide and lever worksheets - black and white and colour options design worksheet analysis worksheet printable photo instructions learning objective printout teachers notes Power point presentation with notes I have used this resource with primary classes from yr2 -yr6 very successfully All images are the property of TheArtTA

A set of 5 printable worksheets featuring Polar, Tropical, Temperate, Desert and Ocean biomes/ habitats, which students can fill in to describe their key features, as part of a study on habitat and environment. Each sheet has separate spaces to record descriptions of the non living features of a biome, its animal life, plant life and where in the world it is found, including a small globe to visually represent this. The sheets can be used individually for specific habitats or as a set to enable comparison of different habitats. The hand drawn header shows a selection of living and non living features for each biome. These can provide information for the student but also provide a fun element as they spot and name different animals. The pictures are designed to be coloured in and so can provide a handy activity for early finishers. These sheets provide an interesting way for students to record information within this topic and will hopefully provide a useful addition to your teaching.

This resource aims to present Pattern, as an element of art, to a primary school audience. Consisting of an updated PowerPoint presentation featuring many pictorial examples and opportunities for class discussion and participation, including a ‘guess the close up’ activity for natural patterns. There is then a worksheet to complete to demonstrate the pattern knowledge which has been gained. It can be used as a stand alone lesson or part of a program of study, e.g. designing Roman mosaics. Resources included: PowerPoint presentation illustrating and explaining the different types of patterns that can be found. A fun pattern based worksheet PDF to complete, using the knowledge they have acquired to create varied patterns. This can be added to art books for future student reference and evidence of study for this element of the curriculum. PDF document of teachers notes for the PPT presentation, including explanations and discussion ideas to help make the presentation usable even by those who are not art experts. PDF document of teachers notes for the worksheet including possible ideas for curriculum fulfilment/learning objectives. I have used this resource successfully with classes from yr1 to yr6. All images in this resource are the property of TheARTTA

This resource provides an introduction to colour as part of the elements of art. ‘Colour’ consists of a PowerPoint presentation explaining colour theory and language accompanied by extensive teachers notes and multiple worksheets which cover use of the material by a wide range of ages and abilities. The resource can be delivered as a single or multiple lesson depending on ability and time available. The completed worksheets can be added to students sketch books to provide useful reference for future study and evidence of learning. The resource consists of: ‘Colour’ PowerPoint presentation covering the start of colour theory. Includes, colour language and terminology, hue, colour wheels, primary and secondary colours, colour value, tints, shades and tones, and colour intensity. Pdf of teachers notes for each page/item of the presentation. This provides explanation and background information to enable the teacher, even if not an art expert, to understand and deliver the lesson. Set of 5 worksheets covering activities for all ages and abilities in the primary age group. • Colour flower – Use knowledge of Primary and Secondary colours to fill in each of the 6 petals on the flower. 2 sheets, one black outlined petals, one with petals the colour that need to be filled. Encourages colour mixing, matching and knowledge. • Colour maths. – Sheet with coloured shapes that form maths style questions to establish secondary colour mixing knowledge. Fill in the blank shapes with the correct colour. Also includes outline colour names, e.g. red, to complete in the appropriate colour. • Colour wheel – 6 segment colour wheel with definitions of primary and secondary colours for students to complete with their own colour mixing attempts. • Colour Value – Students explore colour value by mixing their own graduated blocks of tints, tones and shades and assessing what is happening. • Colour Value and Intensity – complete the sheet using 2 different paint mediums to fill in the words ‘value’ and ‘intensity’ to practice and understand the difference between value and intensity in colour language. Pdf of teachers notes relating to the completion of the above worksheets. Also included in this are helpful tips and advice on colour mixing, and art equipment to facilitate this. There are also suggestions for ways in which these activities can fulfil curriculum requirements and objectives. I have aimed to make this resource useful and usable to those who do not have much art expertise for themselves but wish to inspire art and understanding in their students. It is of course usable by experts too. The variety of worksheets and flexibility within them, makes this resource an adaptable and useful tool for covering the elements of art. All images are the property of TheArtTA

Featuring a Roman legionary, Roman villa/ Celtic roundhouse, Roman pottery, mosaics and a detailed title page for Roman topic books, this resource pack can be used to enhance your students’ study of the Romans in Britain. 7 easily adaptable topic based line drawings for use within a Roman study unit. The original pictures are hand drawn to fit the elements that might be covered when studying the Romans and easy to print in black and white. Vary their use depending on your lesson needs, from diagrams to annotate, borders for work, or detailed colouring sheets, as you learn about Roman life. PDFs included in this pack: Romans - Title page for topic books to colour in. Featuring many different elements of Roman life it is full of interest. Mosaic border - use as a border for written work or add your own mosaic design in the centre panel. Mosaic fish - detailed and mindful colouring sheet for individual colouring, or enlarge and complete as a collaborative activity. Roman Legionary - Label and annotate the soldiers uniform or colour in for use in displays. Pottery - What were Roman pots used for? identify and describe different types of Roman pottery. Two sheets, one with, one without lined areas for writing about uses etc. Roman villa/Celtic roundhouse - Describe and contrast contrast the two building styles. Two sheets, one with, one without, lined areas for writing. All images are the property of TheArtTA

The River’s Journey - Source to Sea worksheets are an ideal accompaniment to studying water courses. The set consists of various, flexible worksheets that can be used to fit your teaching needs for this unit of work. All images are hand drawn, black and white drawings for easy printing/photocopying for class use. The River’s Journey contains the following down loadable PDFs Rivers from Source to Sea - full page illustration of the course of an ideal river, featuring as many river features as is possible, from mountain top to sea. Highly adaptable to your lesson requirements, label or annotate features with as much or little information as suits your class needs, then colour in too. Print A3 for maximum writing space. The River’s Journey - Worksheets featuring a written description of the rivers course and the features and processes it contains, which students can complete using the word list supplied. This is provided in 5 separate documents to make it more adaptable to your needs: Word only worksheet featuring whole river course and word list Whole river course description split over 3 separate sheets, upper, middle and lower course, each featuring the appropriate section of the illustration and a complete word list. Individual downloads for the above 3 illustrated worksheets with a reduced word list appropriate to that section of river course ( full list also included) These can be used in conjunction with the full illustration or as stand alone activities. Answers! Copy of the completed word only worksheet. Answers apply to all worksheets. These worksheets were developed when homeschooling my yr6 child. All images are the property of TheArtTA

A single lesson resource to introduce students to the concept of using line drawing techniques to add interest and variety to their artwork. This resource pack contains: PowerPoint presentation introducing the concept of ‘line’ and how this can be used within a piece of work. Contains opportunities for class discussion about the subject Teachers notes to expand on the points in the presentation and aid class discussion and understanding PDF handout of key information given in the presentation for student reference Line drawing techniques worksheet. This can be completed alongside the presentation or afterwards Teachers instruction sheet for completing the worksheet The cover pictures contain a selection of the pages included All images are the property of TheArtTA

This updated resource includes features hand drawn colouring sheets depicting animals featured in each of the areas of animal classification used in primary science: Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, Invertebrates, Reptiles and Fish. Ideal as visual discussion starters for this topic. The pack includes: 6 Individual PDF colouring sheets, 1 for each animal classification group - Birds, Mammals, Amphibians, Invertebrates, Reptiles and Fish. Teachers sheet featuring possible alternative uses for the resource within the teaching of this topic as well as a list of the animals featured in the drawings. PDF featuring A5 versions of the sheets in which the animals are labeled for easy identification. Ideal as a classroom handout for research into the featured animals. More than just a colouring sheet and great for engaging pupils in this topic. An additional resource is also available featuring the colouring sheets as part of a worksheet for students to record work on this subject. This can be purchased separately or with the drawing sheets in the ‘Animal Classification Bundle’ All images are the property of TheArtTA

This resource contains line drawn representations of plants which grow from seeds (generic bean plant) and bulbs (Daffodil), accompanied by and appropriate word list. Contained in 5 separate PDF documents, you will find: Plants that grow from bulbs - Line drawing of a Daffodil bulb in flower, to be annotated and a sheet containing a word list for reference or to cut out and add to the worksheet. Plants that grow from seeds - Line drawing of a bean plant, with flowers and pods, to be annotated and a sheet containing a word list. Plants that grow from seeds/bulbs - Both of the above drawings are combined on a single sheet for labeling and comparison. Word lists as above. and 5. Definitions of the terms in the word lists for teacher use. These easy to print, but accurately detailed drawings, can also be coloured in by students. All images are the property of TheArtTA

Amazon Rainforest Habitat/Biome worksheet. This resource features a base sheet with a line drawn illustration showing the different layers within the Amazon rainforest habitat/biome. This can be built on, using the additional sheets provided, by naming layers, sorting their characteristics and adding the appropriate Amazonian animals to each layer. It provides a flexible worksheet that could be used over several sessions as needed. It can also be used within different curriculum areas such as, habitats and biomes, environmental adaptations and evolution, and South America. Various sizes and formats are provided to provide extra choice for group or individual use, personal preference or print budget :) The illustrations can also be coloured in by students. This resource includes: The base worksheet, featuring an illustration of the layers within a cross section of the Amazon rainforest. The division of the four layers is marked on the worksheet. The worksheet is provided in three formats, A3, A4 and A3 with the A4 illustration to one side of the sheet. Sheet showing the names of the rainforest layers and their characteristics, to cut out and stick to the base layer. There are four layers featured, Emergent, Canopy, Understorey and Forest Floor. There are also 19 individual definitions that can be sorted and attached to the correct forest layer. These definitions refer to the plant, animal and climate characteristics of each layer. This sheet is in A3 and A4 sizes. Sheet of line drawn illustrations of rainforest animals. These are specifically animals which would be found in the Amazonian rainforest. The animals can be cut out, sorted and attached to the appropriate layers of the worksheet. All animals are named, from a variety of classification areas, and aim to highlight some of the adaptations which enable them to live in a particular layer of the forest. 24 animals in total. A3 and A4 sheets. Information/answer sheet for teachers. This also provides additional information about the animals, which could be used in classroom discussions when placing animals and discussing their adaptations. All images are the property of TheArtTA.

This resource provides a deeper look at colour as part of the elements of art. ‘Combining Colour’ consists of a PowerPoint presentation which builds on the basic colour theory and language covered in ‘Colour 1’ to include contrasting/complementary and harmonious colours, tertiary colour wheel, warm and cool colours, and the effect of colour on situation, style and mood in a piece of artwork, accompanied by extensive teachers’ notes and multiple worksheets covering the application of this knowledge. The resource can be delivered as a single or multiple lesson depending on ability and time. The completed worksheets can be added to students sketch books to provide useful reference for future study and evidence of learning. The resource consists of: ‘Combining Colour’ PowerPoint presentation covering colour theory in relation to how colours are used and work together. Includes, recap of knowledge in ‘Colour 1’, moving on to applying this knowledge through contrasting/complementary and harmonious colours, including tertiary colour mixing. Also covering the use of colour to create mood, atmosphere or style for a given situation, including, warm and cool colours. Pdf of teachers notes for each page/item of the presentation. This provides explanation and background information to enable the teacher, even if not an art expert, to understand and deliver the lesson. Also included in this are suggestions for ways in which these activities can fulfil curriculum requirements and objectives. Set of 6 worksheets covering activities for all ages and abilities in the primary age group. • Combining colour – contrasting/complementary and harmonious colours – students use knowledge of contrasting/complementary and harmonious colours to fill in each of the identical patterns on the sheet. 2 sheets featuring different designs to colour. Choose which suits your lesson. Leaves or striped pattern. • Tertiary colour wheel – 12 segment colour wheel for students to complete with their own secondary and tertiary colour mixes. Primary and secondary segments are labelled to aid correct positioning of the mixes. Definitions included. • Harmonious colour combinations – a sheet of 3 bars featuring 3 sections each for students to fill in with their choice of harmonious combinations. An ideal accompaniment to the tertiary colour mixing exercise or as a task on its own. Students are also asked to name their colours by hue to embed colour vocabulary. • Colour in mood/situation – These sheets enable students to apply their colour knowledge to build on a basic tree drawing to create different situations, mood or atmosphere. 2 sheets: 1 featuring four identical tree pictures for students to complete as each of the four seasons. 1 featuring a single A4 tree for students to complete. This could be as a single season as instructed or other situations and moods, such as different weather conditions e.g. sunny, raining, cold, and stormy.

This resource aims to present Shape and Form, as an element of art, to a primary school audience. It can be used as a standalone lesson or part of a program of study. This resources contains: • PowerPoint presentation, explaining the definition and concept of shape and form in art and showing students how they can use art elements and techniques to achieve 3D effects in their artwork. There are opportunities for class discussion and participation within this, and many visual examples. • PDF of teachers notes to accompany the PPT offering explanations and tips to hopefully make the lesson as effective as possible, even for those without an art background. • PDF worksheet using the letter shapes from the word ‘Form’ to use and develop the knowledge and skills gained from the lesson to create form. Completed worksheet can be used for future reference and evidence of learning within the art curriculum. • PDF teachers’ notes for worksheet listing materials needed and explaining the tasks involved to complete it. All images in this resource are the property of TheArtTA

A detailed PDF colouring sheet and Chinese lantern making activity for each of the Chinese Zodiac animals, with the option for students to design their own animal motif if desired, make this a flexible resource. Also included an A4 colouring poster featuring the 2024 Year of the Dragon motif. Helpful teachers information included. PDFs included: Teachers notes 12 Happy New Year A4 colouring posters, each featuring a different Zodiac animal insert. Happy New Year colouring poster with blank insert for students to draw their own animal. Chinese Lantern activity featuring base lantern poster and cut out and colour animal motifs for all 12 of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Motifs presented in full single sheets and mixed sheets to allow for choice in using and easy printing. A4 Year of the Dragon poster for 2024 All images are original and the property of TheArtTA

An autumn themed colouring sheet featuring a variety of line drawn leaf shapes decorated with patterns to add interest to the activity. A useful addition to your seasonal classroom resources. An A3 PDF, (can still be printed as A4) so why not enlarge the sheet further and create a group colouring activity? Completed work could form part of an autumn display. Complete with pens, pencils or paint, maybe using a limited palette of appropriate colours, warm reds, oranges and yellows, to really create that autumn feel. Also suitable as an early finisher activity. All images are the property of TheArtTA.

This resource features a clear, A4, line drawing of a volcano in cross section, suitable for annotating by students studying tectonics and geological forces. No labelling is included on the worksheet, leaving you free to allow students to identify the features you require for your lesson. Features included are: ash cloud, pumice/lava bombs, lava, magma chamber, main vent, side vent, layers showing build up of cone from previous eruptions. All images are the property of TheArtTA.

Remembrance Day colouring sheet featuring the text, ‘We will remember them.’ poppies and soldiers, for use with remembrance day activities or learning.

A bumper pack of 16 christmas colouring printouts. 4 colour and fold cards, reindeer, snowman, santa and christmas tree 4 colouring sheets featuring the cover illustrations from the above cards, reindeer, snowman, santa and Christmas tree 4 modern/ abstract colouring sheets, tree, star, present and baubles - colour the different geometric sections to highlight the Christmas shapes. Try using warm and cold colours for maximum effect. Traditional nativity colouring sheet Snowflake colouring sheet Traditional tree with presents colouring sheet Snowman colouring sheet All images are the property of TheArtTA

Christmas ‘Post a Hug’. A seasonal, fun art activity, designed to incorporate elements of the primary art curriculum, suitable for the multicultural classroom. Let your students send a virtual hug to those they cannot see or who may be on their own this Christmas with this adaptable seasonal craft. This art and design activity allows children to design and make a stand up greeting card with open hugging arms. It offers teachers a way to include curriculum elements, adding educational value to these seasonal tasks. The number of elements used can be adapted to what is appropriate for the class concerned, offering a very flexible resource in terms of content and age range. The activity requires minimal resources, white A4 card for photocopying, pencils, fine liners/biros, coloured pencils, scissors, envelopes. Post a Hug resource pack includes: PDF template for Post a Hug card PDF template for card inserts, blank and lined. ‘Pattern’ PowerPoint presentation ‘Colour’ PowerPoint presentation PDF step by step photo instructions PDF Teachers notes offering guidance to curriculum use, materials needed and possible session ordering. Curriculum needs that can be met using this resource pack: Elements of art - Using repeating man made patterns to create designs. Studying and using colour combinations/theory to enhance their design. Learning to meet a design criteria. Knowledge of makers/craft skills and transferring this to their own work Self portrait skills Accurate folding and cutting skills. Cross curricular elements could also be added by tying to English, informal letter writing, and community involvement. All images are the property of TheArtTA

This resource features a model/worksheet showing the Earth in cross section, overlaid with examples of plate boundaries. The activity aims to provide a visual example to help students understand the zones within the Earth and to be able to place tectonic processes in relation to these. The model involves an A4 base sheet to which sections are attached using a split pin to show the types of plate boundary that can be found. 2 versions, and a set of instructions are included. Blank version (including instructions). This features only the drawings for the model leaving the freedom for students to complete the labelling and add further information in line with your own lesson content, e.g. thickness or composition of zones within the Earth. Labelled version. This can be used as an activity in it’s own right where students are not required to record information, or as an example of possible labelling. I have intended it to be a resource that is not prescriptive in its content and can be adapted to allow students to record their knowledge and understanding of the subject as they have been taught it. Various pieces of the model can be selected for use to fit in with the teaching content and objectives of the lesson, or added on over subsequent lessons as the subject knowledge is developed. All artwork is the property of TheArtTA

This World Oceans Day resource pack is ideal for home learning for any ocean based topic. The pack consists of practical art and craft activities along with a variety of themed page borders for topical writing exercises. Contains: Ocean box theatre. step by step photo instructions with a page of sea creature printables. Junk modelling sea creatures ideas and instructions. photo instructions and examples to make a variety of sea creatures using plastic milk bottles, no glue needed for most models. 3D paper turtle craft. photocopiable sheet to colour, cut out and assemble a turtle. Turtle and jellyfish/plastic bag writing borders Shark writing border World ocean day colouring sheet(also available as free download) Fish colouring sheet (from animal classification pack) Turtle colouring page How to draw a whale.