by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Visual Arts
This is a nice visual arts lesson to do during the summer term. It could be done as a standalone art lesson, or it could be done as part of a “Marine” theme in the classroom. The picture is created using lollipop sticks, coloured paper and glue. It is probably more...
by admin | Feb 13, 2024 | 5th/6th, Valentine's Day, Visual Arts
This is a perfect art lesson to complete around Valentines’ Day/ Although this lesson is called “Paper Weaving”, it is much easier to do the weaving if it is done with card. This activity can be a little “fiddly”, so it may be better to do it with pupils in...
by admin | Nov 2, 2023 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
This Visual Arts lesson gives an example of how matchsticks can be used for representational art. Pupils may not have had much experience of using matchsticks as a medium for art so this will be a new experience for many. The matchsticks are used to create a picture...
by admin | Oct 6, 2023 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
Although this lesson is called “Paper Weaving”, it is much easier to do the weaving if it is done with card. This activity can be a little “fiddly”, so it may be better to do it with pupils in middle/senior classes. This lesson could be done as part of the...
by admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Teaching News
Pupils like to create added dimensions to their own handmade books, booklets or greeting cards. It is a way for them to present their own work in a creative and interesting way. Adding a pop-up feature to a book or greeting card can give it the wow factor. This video...
