Page borders are excellent for encouraging and inspiring children to write. These page borders are edged with the artwork of Henri Rousseau, they provide an excellent starting point for written work about the artist, the base for an artist investigation page, French themed projects or just decorative pages to write on. This resource contains eight different A4 sized designs, some have blank pages and others have writing guidelines.

This resource has been made for you to use during Children’s Mental Health Week (6th - 12th February). The theme for this year is ‘Let’s Connect’. More information about the event can be found at: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk The aim of this activity is for children to think about the connections that they have with others. when children have healthy connections with others it makes them feel good about themselves and have a sense of belonging. Connections can also be with places, pets and activities. When children lack healthy connections it can lead to feelings of isolation and poor mental health. In this activity children will first think about the connections that they have with others, they will then add colour to the pipes and background and write their connections on different sections of the pipes. The artwork squares can then be cut out and the children can connect their pipes together with the rest of the class -making a lovely display for mental health week and showing the children how they all fit together and connect with each other as a class. Minimal art supplies are needed- just something to colour with and scissors. This resource has been designed for KS2 but it could also be used with other age groups depending on ability.

This is a fun art activity that introduces children to Impressionism and French artist Renoir. Children will first learn a bit about the artist and the art movement he was a founding member of before creating their own floral masterpieces. This resource includes: An artist introduction presentation An activity instruction presentation A lesson plan A template for those that need extra support This activity will also enable children to practice using tints and shades and develop their knowledge of colour and form. This resource has been successfully used with children in years 1 and 2 but would also work with older children too. Basic art supplies are needed for the activity- acrylic paint in black, white and three other colours to give children choice, paper, and a paintbrush for each child. (water is not required). The paintings once finished make a nice art display and are equally good for using as Valentines themed cards or gifts.

Bernard Hoyes is an American artist whose work is largely inspired by his Jamaican heritage. As a child he went to live with an aunt in the  countryside. It was here that he became aware of rituals and traditions surrounding religion, these traditions and spirituality are constant themes in his work. This resource will introduce children to the colourful world of Bernard Hoyes, enable them to learn how to create a  sense of movement in their own work, learn about complimentary colours and teach them how to create their own piece of Bernard Hoyes artwork. This resource includes: An introduction to Bernard Hoyes presentation, An activity instruction presentation, Differentiated worksheets to practice using colour and line, A template for those that need extra support This resource has ben successfully used with years 1, 2 and 3. Ony basic art supplies are needed to complete the activities.

This is a great activity to do during the Winter months. This resource first introduces children to the American Folk artist Grandma Moses before guiding them to create a Winter landscape in her style. This activity teaches children how to create perspective in their artwork, create artwork in a folk art style and encourages them to draw from memory. This resource includes: An introduction powerpoint, An Activity instruction powerpoint Printable template for those that need more support. This resource has been used with children at KS2 level but it could also work well with other age groups too depending on ability. Minimal supplies are needed- paper and pencils plus something to add colour with. This is a good activity to use watercolour paints with but crayons, pastels or pencils are just as good.

This is a fun art activity that is perfect for cover lessons, wet play, early finishers and free time. Children need to design a snow globe by filling it with a Wintery scene and then colouring it in. The resource includes three different snow globe designs. minimal supplies needed -just something to draw and colour with. Suitable to use with all age groups. Cut out, the snow globes make a nice wall display.

This is a fun Pop Art activity with a Winter themed twist. Children will be first introduced to Pop Art and the Prince of Pop- Artist Andy Warhol before creating their own Winter themed Pop Art pieces. This resource includes- A power point presentation on Pop Art and Andy Warhol 3 different Winter themed Pop Art templates 1 blank template Printable instructions. This is a great activity to review work on colours, learn about an art style and famous artist along with doing something seasonal. This resource would also work well as a cover lesson. Ideal for using with children at KS1 but could also be used with other age groups depending on ability.

This is a fun art activity that is perfect for cover lessons, wet play, early finishers and free time. Children need to design a Winter jumper by adding patterns and then colouring it in. The resource includes three different jumper designs and pattern ideas around the edge of the pages. minimal supplies needed -just something to draw and colour with. Suitable to use with all age groups.

Anti-Bullying Week 2022 is coordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. It will take place from 14 to 18 November 2022 and has the theme Reach Out. This fun art activity will enable children to think about how they can reach out and show kindness to others while developing their colouring skills and revising their knowledge of warm and cool colours. This resource is a one page printable and only minimal art supplies are needed- just something to colour in with! Suitable for all ages and abilities. Cut out, the artwork makes a great wall display too!

This resource introduces children to the colourful work of African artist Edward Tingatinga. This Tanzanian artist was completely self taught and created paintings inspired by the images found on mud huts. His work is bright and colourful and many say it has a simple childlike quality to it. This resource will introduce children to the artist and what is now known as Tingatinga art. They will then go on to practice some of his techniques before creating their own piece of Tingatinga style artwork. This resource includes: Introduction to Tingatinga art presentation Introduction to Edward Tingatinga presentation Art practice instruction presentation Art activity instruction presentation Templates Lesson plan I have successfully used this resource with children in years 1, 2 and 3. It could also be used with younger and older age groups depending on ability. Minimal supplies are needed for the activities- paper, pencils, erasers and something to colour with - paint could also be used if you are feeling brave!

This Wassily Kandinsky themed resource is ideal for teaching about abstract art and famous artists along with reinforcing knowledge of primary colours. Kandinsky was a Russian artist who is widely considered as the father of abstract art. This resource will introduce children to the artist and enable them to create their own piece of abstract art inspired by one of Kandinsky’s most famous paintings. This resource includes: An introduction to Wassily Kandinsky presentation An abstract art activity instruction presentation Printable templates for differentiation Lesson plan This resource has been used with children in years 1, 2 and 3 but could equally be used with younger and older children too. Minimal supplies are needed for the art activity- just white paper, pencils, erasers and something to colour with.

This is a fun art activity to do particularly around Harvest time. Children are first introduced to the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo and his famous fruit and vegetable faces before creating their own collaged versions. This resource includes: An introduction to Giuseppe Arcimboldo presentation Activity instruction presentation Fruit and vegetable printables Printable frame I have successfully used this activity with years 3,4 and 5 but it could also be used with younger and older children too. Minimal art supplies are needed- scissors, glue and something to colour with.

This Remembrance Day themed art activity explores the four different colours of poppies that are currently in use (red black,purple and white) . Children will first learn about the colour and meaning of each poppy before designing their own version which could be used to represent all groups. Once designed the poppies could be cut out and made into a wreath or other display. I have successfully used this worksheet with years 3,4, 5 and 6 but it could also be used with younger and older children too. Only minimal art supplies are needed- pencils, erasers and something to colour with.

Day of the Dead is a two day Mexican celebration where the dead are honored and remembered. It is a time of joy and happiness, skulls are an important feature of the celebration and are seen everywhere. This resource includes 3 skull colouring pages of varying difficulty. I have successfully used these skulls with years 3, 4,5 and 6 to create masks and bunting and also as templates for foam printing but they could also be used by both younger and older children for a variety of activities. I also have a Day of the Dead presentation available which offers a good introduction to the event. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/day-of-the-dead-presentation-dia-de-los-muertos-12748287

Day of the Dead is a two day Mexican celebration where the dead are honored and remembered. It is a time of joy and happiness, skulls are an important feature of the celebration and are seen everywhere. This resource includes five skulls that can be coloured and decorated. The designs are of varying difficulty levels and include a blank one for those that want to completely design their own skull. I have successfully used these templates with years 3,4,5 and 6 to create masks and bunting but they could also be used by both younger and older children. I also have Day of the Dead themed colouring pages available and a Day of the Dead presentation which offers a good introduction to the event. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/day-of-the-dead-presentation-dia-de-los-muertos-12748287

This resource is a 15 page presentation on Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The presentation includes when, where, why, how and by who this colourful festival is celebrated. This presentation is a great introduction to Dia de los Muertos and acts as a starting point to a whole range of other activities. I have successfully used this with children in years 2,3,4,5 and 6 as an introduction to the celebration before completing skull themed art activities.

This Chris Ofili themed resource is ideal to use during Black History Month or for teaching about famous artists. Chris Ofili is a British / Nigerian artist who creates brightly coloured artwork based on the themes of black history and the lives of black people today. This resource will introduce children to the artwork of Chris Ofili and enable them to create their own art piece inspired by one of his most famous portrait series. The activity in this resource encourages children to look at colour and pattern and develops drawing skills This resource includes: An introduction to Chris Ofili Powerpoint presentation An art activity instruction Powerpoint presentation Printable template Printable templates for differentiation Inspiration images This resource has been used with children in years 3, 4,5 and 6 (KS2) but could equally be used with younger and older children too. Minimal supplies are needed for the art activities- just white paper, pencils, erasers and something to colour with. Extras like glitter and stickers can also be used but are not essential.

This Lubaina Himid themed resource is ideal to use during Black History Month or for teaching about famous artists. in 2017 Lubaina Himid became the first black woman to win the coveted Turner Prize for her artwork highlighting the stories of black people throughout history and the present day. This resource will introduce children to the colourful work of this Zanzibari artist and enable them to explore storytelling through art. This resource includes two art activities which can be spread over a number of lessons or done all at once -The final outcome being an artist inspired abstract artwork that tells a story. This resource includes: An introduction to Lubaina Himid Powerpoint presentation A storytelling art activity instruction Powerpoint presentation An abstract art activity instruction Powerpoint presentation Printable templates for differentiation This resource has been used with children in years 3, 4,5 and 6 (KS2) but could equally be used with younger and older children too. Minimal supplies are needed for the art activities- just white paper, pencils, erasers and something to colour with.

This resource introduces children to the colourful work of British Artist Peter Blake. Children will complete one activity that focuses on shapes and letters and one that tasks children to create an ‘I love… poster’ in the iconic style of Peter Blake. This resource is great for helping children to get to know each other and it works well as cover lesson material too. Just basic art materials are needed- a pencil and something to colour with. I have successfully used this with children in years 3,4 and 5

In this resource children will learn about Viking jewellery. They will explore what it was made of, why it was made and take a look at the popular patterns and motifs that Vikings used in their designs. Children will then design their own Viking style brooch before turning it into a 3D version made from clay or salt dough. They will then review their work. Included in this resource- A Viking jewellery presentation A Viking jewellery design a brooch worksheet A Viking jewellery review worksheet A Viking patterns handout A jewellery inspiration handout. This resource is aimed at KS2 level (years 4, 5 and 6). I have successfully used this full resource several times however if you are looking for something that takes less time children could just watch the presentation and then design a brooch without making it.