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Renaissance Paintings - Art Knowledge Organiser!
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Renaissance Paintings - Art Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about Renaissance paintings art as a part of their art and design study. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Styles and Techniques; -Significant Artists (Leonardo da Vinci, Hans Holbein, Michelangelo); -Creative Ideas and Examples; -Key Vocabulary; -Timeline of Local Painters. This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Edward Tingatinga - Knowledge Organiser!
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Edward Tingatinga - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about the artist Edward Tingatinga, and the Tingatinga artistic movement, as a part of their art and design study. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Biography of the Artist; -Styles and Techniques; -Tingatinga Timeline; -Significant Works; -Key Vocabulary; -How do I create art like Tingatinga? This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
The Mona Lisa - Whole Class Reading Comprehension Lesson!
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The Mona Lisa - Whole Class Reading Comprehension Lesson!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading all about the history and significance of the Mona Lisa. It contains an original 800 word non-fiction information text for the students to read and comprehend. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text to read is provided in both PDF and Word format. The session is best suited for children in upper KS2, however it could easily be used with KS3 students and could feasibly be utilised with slightly younger children, depending upon the individual context of your class.
Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Lesson 1 - Researching!
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Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Lesson 1 - Researching!

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This engaging and purposeful series of lessons enables children to gradually develop towards creating their own land art/ Earth sculptures. The resources were originally created to guide children towards creating art in the school grounds and a local forest, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular local landscapes. This first lesson helps children to: -Understand what land art is and identify its key features; -Explore the materials and methods used by land artists; -Share personal responses about the artworks that they observe; -Begin exploring materials in their local area. Included is an eye-catching and comprehensive 19-slide PowerPoint presentation, and hard copies of the artworks to explore (in both Word and PDF). These lessons were originally created for children in year 2, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Lesson 2 - Exploring and Developing Ideas!
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Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Lesson 2 - Exploring and Developing Ideas!

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This engaging and purposeful series of lessons enables children to gradually develop towards creating their own land art/ Earth sculptures. The resources were originally created to guide children towards creating art in the school grounds and a local forest, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular local landscapes. This second lesson helps children to: -Revisit what land art is and understand its key features; -Learn about some of the environmental issues that are important to land artists; -Explore their own creative ideas, considering subject matter, materials, methods and their key messages; -Responding to feedback and further developing their creative ideas. The lesson follows an eye-catching and comprehensive 19-slide PowerPoint presentation. These lessons were originally created for children in year 2, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Lesson 3 - Creating!
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Land Art/ Earth Art Project - Lesson 3 - Creating!

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This engaging and purposeful series of lessons enables children to gradually develop towards creating their own land art/ Earth sculptures. The resources were originally created to guide children towards creating art in the school grounds and a local forest, but the resources can easily be adapted to fit your own particular local landscapes. This third lesson helps children to: -Revisit what land art is and understand its key features; -Understand the key skills needed to create land art; -Apply these skills to their own land art; -Use llight and filters to capture their land art effectively. The lesson follows an eye-catching and comprehensive 16-slide PowerPoint presentation. Children are taught the key creating skills that they will need to use in assembling their art piece. They are also taught about the basic photography/ edit features that they can use to enhance their artwork (the icons that they are taught are aligned with those that would be found on ipads and most other tablet/ digital camera devices). These lessons were originally created for children in year 2, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
KS2 Art and Design Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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KS2 Art and Design Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students learning about a wide range of different artists throughout their art and design study. The bundle contains 10 individual knowledge organisers on the following artists: -Andy Warhol -Andy Goldsworthy -Banksy -Frank Gehry -Frida Kahlo -JMW Turner -Pablo Picasso -Vincent van Gogh -Wassily Kandinsky -William Morris Each organiser contains comprehensive sections on: -Biography of the Artist; -Styles and Techniques; -Life Timeline; -Significant Works; -Key Vocabulary; -How do I create art like this artist? The resources can be adapted for all ages, are best suited for KS2 and lower KS3 children. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Introduction to Jesus Lesson Bundle and Knowledge Organiser!
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Introduction to Jesus Lesson Bundle and Knowledge Organiser!

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THIS BIG BUNDLE CONTAINS THE INTRODUCTION TO JESUS LESSON BUNDLE, IN ADDITION TO THE KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER! This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid foundation understanding of the life and significance of Jesus Christ. The lessons offer a broad outline of the events in his life, focusing more heavily on two particularly important moments (his baptism and the last week of his life). The bundle contains the following lessons: His Significance Key Events in His Life Representations of Jesus Jesus’ Baptism The Easter Story In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities. In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Introduction to Jesus Lesson Bundle!
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Introduction to Jesus Lesson Bundle!

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This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid foundation understanding of the life and significance of Jesus Christ. The lessons offer a broad outline of the events in his life, focusing more heavily on two particularly important moments (his baptism and the last week of his life). The bundle contains the following lessons: His Significance Key Events in His Life Representations of Jesus Jesus’ Baptism The Easter Story In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities. In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
KS1 Art and Design Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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KS1 Art and Design Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for KS1 children learning about a wide range of different artists throughout their art and design study. The bundle contains 6 individual knowledge organisers on the following artists: -Andy Warhol -Pablo Picasso -Vincent van Gogh -Georgia O’Keeffe -William Morris -Andy Goldsworthy Each organiser contains comprehensive sections on: -Biography of the Artist; -Styles and Techniques; -Life Timeline; -Significant Works; -Key Vocabulary; -How do I create art like this artist? The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
The Middle Ages - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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The Middle Ages - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing knowledge organisers offer complete reference points for students learning or revising knowledge relating to each of the following Middle Ages topics: King John and the Magna Carta; The Black Death; The Feudal System and the Domesday Book; Everyday Life in the Middle Ages; Peasants’ Revolt; The Norman Conquest; The Crusades; The Islamic World (Baghdad 900CE) Each of the 8 organisers contain a number of comprehensive sections explaining the key elements of the topic, timelines detailing key times and events, diagrams and images to visually aid understanding, and key facts to extend the learning of higher attaining students. The resources are ideal for KS3 students, but can be adapted where needed for students in other year groups. The resources are designed to be printed onto A3, and are provided as both PDFs and Word documents (so that you can edit should you wish to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Great Painters Across History - Huge Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
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Great Painters Across History - Huge Knowledge Organisers Bundle!

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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students learning about a range of the greatest painters from across history, as a part of their art and design study. The artists included are: -Leonardo da Vinci -Michelangelo -Claude Monet -Giuseppe Arcimboldo -Rembrandt -Frida Kahlo -Georgia O’Keeffe -Henri Rousseau -Salvador Dali -Pablo Picasso -JMW Turner -Jackson Pollock -Wassily Kandinsky -Yayoi Kusama -Edward Tingatinga -Vincent van Gogh Each organiser contains comprehensive sections on: -Biography of the Artist; -Styles and Techniques; -Artist Timeline; -Significant Works; -Key Vocabulary; -How do I create art like this artist? This resources can be adapted for all ages, but were originally designed for upper KS2/lower KS3 children. The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and are provided as both PDFs and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Picasso Cubism Self-Portraits - Complete Project Bundle!
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Picasso Cubism Self-Portraits - Complete Project Bundle!

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These engaging and purposeful lessons guide children towards creating their own Pablo Picasso cubism-style self portraits. Included is a complete series of six comprehensive lessons: Lesson 1: Self-Portraits -Define self-portraits and understand why they are important; -Reflect on the key meanings behind some of the world’s most renowned self-portraits; -Think about their own identity and consider how their features may be shown in self-portrait through colours, shapes and symbols. Lesson 2: Picasso and Cubism -Use effective research skills and a research template to find out key information about Pablo Picasso’s life; -Analyse cubist paintings and understand the key features of the cubist movement; -Consider how facial features can be presented in the cubist style. Lesson 3: Exploring Creative Ideas -Recall important facts about self-portraits, Picasso and cubism; -Consider how they can present each facial feature in the cubism style; -Reflect on the feeling, tone and effect of their sketches, deciding on which ideas to develop further in the next lesson; Lesson 4: Developing Creative Ideas -Consider, adapt and edit the use of lines and shapes in their designs/ sketches; -Develop the use of objects, symbols and colour in their work; -Put all of the ideas together from the sessions thus far to produce a final draft design. Lesson 5: Compositions -Understand the key term ‘composition’ and learn about their creative freedom to organise concepts on the page; -Create their compositions, following clear and precise instructions (provided); -Learn about different types of brushstrokes that were utilised by Picasso for effect within his own cubism self-portraits; Lesson 6: Evaluations -Act as ‘art critics’, expressing their likes and dislikes about art compositions; -Follow a precise success criteria (provided) to determine the success of their own and their partner’s compositions; -Put all of the ideas together from all of the lessons in the unit to comprehensively evaluate their own learning, using a provided framework. Included are eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentations which guide the learners through the project and provide a wealth of information. All worksheets, activity sheets and templates are provided in both Word and PDF. These lessons were originally created for children in years 5-6, but may be adapted for slightly older and younger year groups.
Holiday Fun Activities Bundle!
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Holiday Fun Activities Bundle!

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Included in this bundle are hours of fun, interactive, and productive activities that have been tried and tested with hundreds of happy children. Not only are the activities engaging, they also enable young people to develop their key skills in areas as varied as: Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Art and Design, PSHE, and Speaking and Listening. Included within the bundle are the following popular resources: - Murder Mystery Investigation: Students use exhibits, maps, evidence, and budgeting skills in order to solve a murder mystery case; - Fantasy Football Club Group Project: Students design and resource their own football team from scratch, using a limited budget and selection of classic and modern footballers; - Stating Your Case for the World’s Greatest Sportsperson - Students use their researching, persuasive writing, and speaking and listening skills to argue the case for the best sportsperson of all time; - Space Mission: Find Us A New Earth! - Students are given an imaginative scenario and real-life information about the current most hospitable exo-planets, and must use their scientific and literacy skills to build a case for the next planet humans should inhabit; - Crazy Animal Limericks Anthology - Loads of fun animal limericks for students to read, and comprehension/ creative tasks for them to complete. All that you have to do is print and go, everything that you need for these resources (including teacher guidance) is provided. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slides of the presentations.
The Renaissance - KS2 Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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The Renaissance - KS2 Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills whilst reading engaging and informative texts related to ‘The Renaissance.’ Included in the bundle are three complete whole class reading resource packs, with everything that you need to teach the whole class reading lessons on: -The Renaissance Period (non-fiction text); -The Mona Lisa (original information text); -Romeo and Juliet (Andrew Matthews/ Tony Ross adaptation). All of the extracts/ readings that are needed for the lessons are provided (in both Word and PDF), as are the step-by-step Powerpoints containing all of the activities. These aim to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. Each lesson also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The sessions are best suited for children across KS2 - they have been tried and tested with children in years 4 to 6. Hope that you find them useful!