This power point is to stimulate ideas for children so that they can share their work together and learn from each other. It shows Fantasy stories, poetry, stories from an object and science fiction stories. Promoting the value of imagination helps with all kinds of learning and activity. It is good to finish work and spend time on illustration, so that the full effect can be seen and children and teachers can take satisfaction on worthwhile work to share and keep.

This power point shows children's work around the theme of the Theatre. It includes backdrop ideas for a production and making props for the show. It also shows some ideas for a dramatic display, which could be used to introduce a topic and trigger discussion and ideas.

This selection of resources could be adapted for any age range and is a good mini-project that is a bit different and enjoyable to do. It could be included with another topic as a side issue. Young people could make their own collection of buttons and present them in a unique way, encouraging actual items rather than just images from the internet. Research could be a broad as time would allow.

This power point shares some ideas for stage backdrops for Christmas productions. There are two here, Oliver, which has a London theme, and the nativity story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

This power point givers some ideas for this great theme. The planning was done using paper and pen, so I will have to upload it another way..!! Do you get tired doing the same things in the same way all the time..?

This power point shows some shared books made by classes of children reflecting their topic or interest. It shows various aspects, planning, writing, edit, rewrite, illustration, diagrams, etc. Its purpose is to spark ideas for others.

These giant vegetables were made by Nursery children, with some adult help.... We looked at pictures and decided to make the vegetables really big... They look great on display, but were quite fragile and not that good for play activities.

This A5 booklet can be printed out using your computer. Choose the print setting for double sided, booklet option. The pages should print out as a double sided booklet, in the correct order. Print the cover separately in card, and collate the booklet, bound by staples. The booklet can be used to support Inset training, or as a handbook for teachers.

This power point shows the Art work we produced in a Year 2 class. It centred around the environment, animals, and atmosphere in the polar regions. It was enjoyed by all and was an opportunity to try our new skills and ideas. All theses activities are independent work by the children. They also had to choose from a range of media and make design decisions. You can see their responses to what they did...

This power point celebrates the Art produced by children with this art company Art 4 Space. The painting on the wall provided shock waves at school, and precipitated talk and what constitutes a "good" display. It stayed up for 3 weeks, and was a talking point for the children and staff...

a short film showing skills used in weaving. resources are found in our homes and don’t require specialist equipment or tools. demonstrations and examples of work included. see also http://artimeusartzip.com Switch Sides

Using Art and Mathematics skills to carry out an investigation. working alone in pairs or a group.

This film shows how to use skills to make badges. it suggests ideas and encourages others to have their own ideas. check out … http://artimeusartzip.com kind regards, Shirley Sides

This activity is centred around using premade boxes, or made boxes. It shows how to make a little scene using the box and to add your own characters… Art a home…Art with what you’ve got… Art website for ideas and teacher support documents. http://artimeusartzip.com kind regards, Shirley Sides

This activity uses home made salt dough as a starting point for modeling food designs. Art at home… with what you’ve got… Art website for ideas and teaching supports. http://artimeusartzip.com

This activity is to extend our ideas to use unconventional materials to do drawings. Look around your home to find drawing surfaces to use for observational drawings. you can make a selection and put on display on the wall. Have fun thinking about what to use. Art ideas from http://artimeusartzip.com Take a photo of your work, and send it via the website. I will put it on the web page.

A series of ideas for making your own lettering. demonstration and dislogue… see also website http://artimeusartzip.com kind regards, Shirley Sided

This film shows skills for making stop frame animation. it shows how to make your own film using a smart phone and a free App. The principles for stop frame are explained and shown. anyone can do this with a little patience and the willingness to learn. check out website… http://artimeusartzip.com kind regards, Shirley Sides

This film is showing ideas and techniques about how to make prints at home… Art with what you’ve got… Website… http://artimeusartzip.com Kind regards, Shirley Sides

This resource describes and demonstrates making and using props for an animated film. It shows resources and how to make what you need to make films. You will have to use your imagination and wait for ideas, as you think through your activity. check out this website. http://artimeusartzip.com kind regards, Shirley Sides