Writing about art is a lesson that helps develop student’s ability to write using subject-specific language and descriptively. Students write down their own key words, adjectives from a list and then write a paragraph about an artwork. The lesson plans includes detailed instructions so that the teacher can model this process before the students do […]
This one-page resource asks your students to find three artists for different categories. It’s a great way to get your students looking at more art and thinking about the different sort of art that’s out there. You can use this resource as a home learning task or in school as an extension task when a […]
‘Drawing Eyes Home Learning’ is a four-page resource that asks your students to photograph their eyes and then draw from their photographs. Clear instructions and excellent visual examples give your students the support they need to work independently making it ideal for home learning. An assessment rubric is also included so that your students […]
This art extension task of 8 mini grid drawings of All-Star Converse, is ideal to have ready for those students who finish before others and need to be kept meaningfully busy. Two pages with 4 on a page. Print these on good quality drawing paper and then cut into four. Then let your students choose […]
This is a drawing challenge for your students! The knot challenge asks your students to draw the knot. You could use this to teach drawing or use is as a sub/cover lesson. It includes the worksheet pictured above and a two-page lesson plan. The lesson plan includes a script for a non-specialist. There are many […]
This was created during the pandemic for distance learning. This ‘Photographing & Drawing Close-Ups’ unit asks your students to take photographs which are close-ups, draw a grid and then draw their photos in the grid. There is no need for students to print this as they can view it on a computer or device and […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
