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Fully resourced for creativity, technique, and artistic exploration | Ideal for 30–60 minute lessons

This outstanding-rated Key Stage 1 art lesson focuses on teaching pupils the basics of painting with a paintbrush, including how to hold a brush correctly, mix colours, and create different techniques. Designed to inspire creativity and build essential skills, this resource pack includes everything you need for a fun and interactive painting lesson.

What’s included:
✔ A structured lesson plan that outlines the learning objective, success criteria, starter activity, main input, main activity, differentiation strategies, plenary, and item list
✔ A PowerPoint presentation that supports the main input and plenary, with prompts for key questions and visual aids to demonstrate painting techniques
✔ Examples of paintings sheets featuring works that demonstrate a variety of techniques and colours for pupil reference
✔ A “Questions about Paintings” worksheet for testing pupils’ understanding and sparking discussions

Skills and knowledge covered:

• Parts of a Paintbrush: Learn the components of a paintbrush – handle, ferrule, and bristles
• Correct Brush Technique: Teach pupils to hold and use the brush with a relaxed grip, keeping the bristles pointed downwards
• The Dip, Dip, Dab Method: Show pupils how to use water, paint, and a palette to apply paint effectively
• Colour Mixing: Teach how to create different shades by adjusting the water-to-paint ratio
• Observing and Describing Paintings: Explore and describe paintings that use various techniques and colour palettes

Why this lesson stands out:
✔ Combines technique-based learning with artistic creativity
✔ Supports pupils in developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and colour theory
✔ Adaptable for different ability levels and lesson durations
✔ Ready-to-use with minimal prep – ideal for busy teachers and Ofsted observations

Perfect for:

• KS1 Art lessons
• Creative painting sessions for young artists
• Hands-on exploration of different painting techniques
• Observation or interview lessons
• Inspiring young artists and fostering creativity

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