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Mind the Gap

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Engaging, easy-to use, challenging lesson resources designed to help close the disadvantage gap. From print & go worksheets when you're in a rush to thoughtful assemblies when you need to impress. For busy, happy teachers who want highly motivated and productive students. Designed by a Head of Creative & Performing Arts, Head of Art and GCSE and A-level Art moderator. MA, BFA, NPQSL

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Engaging, easy-to use, challenging lesson resources designed to help close the disadvantage gap. From print & go worksheets when you're in a rush to thoughtful assemblies when you need to impress. For busy, happy teachers who want highly motivated and productive students. Designed by a Head of Creative & Performing Arts, Head of Art and GCSE and A-level Art moderator. MA, BFA, NPQSL
Remembrance Day Assembly 2024
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Remembrance Day Assembly 2024

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I used this 15 minute assembly with year 10, but it is suitable for use across all of KS3, KS4 & KS5. Includes: -The importance of remembering -The symbolism of the poppy -2 minute silence (with video clip to The Last Post) -Reflection/Prayer
Gathering GCSE Art Exam ESA Edexcel Everything you need
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Gathering GCSE Art Exam ESA Edexcel Everything you need

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Right, this is it. EVERYTHING YOUR NEED to get your group to ACHIEVE. In the past 4 years (working in London state schools with over 40% SEND in my cohort) I haven’t had a student earn less than a 5 using these resources. A few 9s and lots of 7s & 8s as well. Includes: -step by step TO DO lists with tasks that get students the grades without the struggle -Clear instructions for students to complete a wordcloud, mindmap, moodboard, photoshoot, collage, wow drawing, artist research pages, exam planning & exam evaluation -simple explanation of the Assessment objectives and how to get the marks -a dozen relevant artists that aren’t mentioned in the exam paper -success cirteria for artist research -several different artist technique example pages -4 different printable exam planning sheets -after your exam self-evaluation resources & examples -SEMI writing frame and sentence starters & more!
International Men's Day 2024 Assembly
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International Men's Day 2024 Assembly

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Brand new International Men’s Day assembly featuring: -The 2024 themes -Famous quotes -Reflection questions -An explanation for why we need an ‘International Men’s Day’ -Definition of ‘Toxic Masculinity’ -Video clips exploring the themes of ‘how to be unapologetically you’ and ‘not being afraid to show emotions’. Should take between 10-17 minutes. Could be used as a year or house group assembly, during form time or as part of a PSHE lesson.
Pattern to Portraits
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Pattern to Portraits

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The perfect activity to follow up on a unit on portrait drawing. Use this to have your students developing their own pattern taking inspiration from a variety of sources. Complete lesson with lesson plan & differentiation. Create a Self Portrait taking inspiration from the style of artist Kehinde Wiley. There are two parts to this artwork : Your tonal grid drawing (last 2 lessons) Your personalised background pattern (today) Key words for this project: Pattern, Portrait, Design, Shape, Identity, Personalisation, Repeat, Symmetry, Flip, Reverse, Colour Scheme, Harmonious, Monochromatic, Complimentary
Transition Summer 2024 Art & Design Homework Booklet Year 9 into 10 Independent Work
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Transition Summer 2024 Art & Design Homework Booklet Year 9 into 10 Independent Work

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Keep students motivated and improving their art skills all summer long so when they come back in September they already have some high quality work for their GCSE portfolio! Includes: KNOWLEDGE: Learn about artist & illustrator Iain MacArthur PRACTICE: Timed drawing tasks of different lengths & warm ups, CHALLENGE: Mark-making and creative detailing challenge I work in a boys school where homework doesn’t always get done. With this is mind I’ve designed this exciting, varied book of activities that will delight and challenge students while subconciously introducing them to the GCSE Art Assessment Objectives.
A level Art Entire SOW, diverse range of activities, drawing, photography, research
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A level Art Entire SOW, diverse range of activities, drawing, photography, research

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An entire SOW for your year 12 art students written by a Pearson Edexcel & OCR A-level Art moderator. Download & share with your students today to get them started on producing a wide variety of high quality outcomes that develop and showcase their technical skills, personal style and analytical abilities. Includes: Step by step instructions & examples outcomes for students to complete the highest quality of mindmaps, moodboards & artist research A diverse selection of artists for students to choose from Guided instructions on how to take your own photos, present, annotate and sketch from them. Instructions and artist links on how to created a sophisticated collage working from copies of their own photos and other collage materials to create an inspired outcome. Guidance to produce an extended focus drawing with a choice of 7 different media & techniques. Instructions on how to complete a final mindmap that articulate clearly the direction the personal project & outcome is going to take.
Art Summer Homework GCSE
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Art Summer Homework GCSE

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100% Ready to download, print out and use! Several hours of focused tasks to keep your cohort busy all summer all on one page! -10 different summer Art challenges to inspire, engage and enthuse your students towards success in their Art GCSE. -Each is linked to the Art GCSE Assessment Objectives -Hyperlinks to helpful websites and practical tasks -Build cultural capital, photography and drawing skills, experimentation and much more!
Art Design Quick Print Cover Lessons
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Art Design Quick Print Cover Lessons

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In a rush? No need to fuss. Download these 3 double-sided cover sheets and print and you are sorted. Enough activities to keep your students engaged and learning for 3 entire lessons. Includes** -Skulls & Vanitas worksheet** -skull drawing activity -highlight the key words knowledge task ** -Colour Theory worksheet** -Colour theory revision activity -Colour theory wordsearch ** -Still Life worksheet** -highlight the key words knowledge task -Still life drawing activity -Still life wordsearch
Anti bullying Assembly 2024
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Anti bullying Assembly 2024

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A 10-15 minute assembly on the important topic of bullying just in time for ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2024. Includes: Reflection questions Definitions for different types of bullying Tips on how to be an upstander A choice of relevant videos to share Resources at the end so students know how to get help when they need it.
Hospitality & Catering Food Technology Booklet Several Activities Cover
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Hospitality & Catering Food Technology Booklet Several Activities Cover

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I’ve used it for KS3 or KS4, several hours (8+) worth of activities to keep students focused, engaged and learning all about a range of important topics related to Food Technology, Hospitality & Catering. 15 pages, several different topics with very clear instructions and no internet or other resources needed. Literally just print & go, I had my students record their answers in their exercise books or on lined paper.
Holocaust Memorial Assembly January 27 2025
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Holocaust Memorial Assembly January 27 2025

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This assembly educates about the horrors of holocaust and explains how it is relevant today. The main theme is the fragility of freedom. The purpose of this assembly is to ensure your students properly understand the impact of this important historical event. Includes: silent reflection questions ideas on how to participate in holocaust memorial day definitions of the words holocaust and genocide poems from survivors quote from Anne Frank’s diary. 4 short video clips to engage and inform
Art Class Entire Booklet- LINE & PATTERN
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Art Class Entire Booklet- LINE & PATTERN

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A 26 page booklet of art activities for artists of all abilities. Designed to challenge and inspire… while developing skill, knowledge and creativity. Staying home and don’t know what to do? Now’s a great time to learn something new. Refining skills, or just for fun- Drawing is for everyone! Creativity, technique, knowledge aplenty For humans aged 4 to 120 Parents, teachers, sisters, brothers- Let me know if this is useful and I will make others.
Y7 Art Resources Tone & Portraits
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Y7 Art Resources Tone & Portraits

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A whole month of lessons! Drawing using tone and drawing celebrity portraits. Always a favorite lesson of my students. Includes: A whole month of lessons! Printable worksheets Assessment Criteria Step by step guide Do now tasks Autumn Art Assessment Marksheet
Integrity Assembly
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Integrity Assembly

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Integrity Assembly Includes: Definition and examples Vocabulary match- up exercise Questions Michael Jordan & Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie references Prayer Integrity Choosing courage over comfort, choosing what’s right over what’s fun, fast or easy, and practicing your values, not just talking about them.
Colour Mixing Art
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Colour Mixing Art

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Explore the colour wheel Explore colour value, how colours are created by mixing other colours Explore complementary colours Create our own colour wheel blending/layering markers, colouring pencils and watercolour paints
Art Class Entire Booklet- COMPOSITION
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Art Class Entire Booklet- COMPOSITION

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The next episode- this time we’re focusing on COMPOSITION. A 25 page booklet of art activities for artists of all abilities. Designed to challenge and inspire… while developing skill, knowledge and creativity. Staying home and don’t know what to do? Now’s a great time to learn something new. Refining skills, or just for fun- Drawing is for everyone! Creativity, technique, knowledge aplenty For humans aged 4 to 120 Parents, teachers, sisters, brothers- Let me know if this is useful and I will make others.