10 very famous artworks are hidden and slowly revealed in a presentation. Can your students guess the artworks and/or artists before they are fully revealed? A fun start to the lesson for your older students. (I would use this at GCSE or A Level. Age 15 – 18) There are many more starters and bellringers […]
Odd One Out is a starter activity where students have to guess which artwork on each slide is the odd one out. This may be because of media, content, process or colour. There is a script within the presentation so no preparation is required to use this resource. If you are looking for a short […]
If you want to build more art analysis into your curriculum, these 5 art analysis discussion starters are ideal. Simply use one slide for each lesson. Each slide shows a painting or print and asks some simple questions to stimulate discussion and make a 5-10 minute discussion starter. The artworks have been carefully selected so […]
I wasn’t sure about posting this as it’s more of a creative writing resource than an art one, although I know you creative people will be able to put it to good use. This download is ideal for stimulating creative ideas and includes: The worksheet of a brain with space for writing in. 8 Prompts […]
Teaching ceramics involves using a lot of subject specific language. This resource is a fantastic starter activity to consolidate the learning of ceramic terms. Students work in groups to match the word with the definition. Just print and laminate the sheets, cut them out and then in half and you’re good to go. There are […]
Use these definition cards for color theory as a starter to your lesson. They will consolidate learning of colour theory and can be used for group work. Print and laminate the sheets and then cut into the cards. Cut each card in half for your students to sort. This is a great way to include […]
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.
