This sequence of work created by Artist Charlotte P was used for home learning to great effect by Overfields Primary during the recent pandemic lockdown.
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Creative Star – More ideas
This week focusses on more resources built around the idea of a creative star. Please have a look at last week’s blog to see the additional resources to support this week’s resource. This week’s example is taken from work undertaken at Dormanstown Primary with Year 5 inspired by Peter Thorpe.
Creative Stars
The next few weeks will focus on resources built around the idea of a creative star. It offers a lens through which to study art and artists and relate work undertaken to personal development skills. This week we have posted a video that explains the ideas behind the Creative Star and an example of aContinue reading “Creative Stars”
Monday Mindfulness – CD Weaving
What to do with all those old CDs that clutter up the IT suite’s cupboard? Well here is the answer! Old CDs are an ideal size to use as weaving frames. This week’s blog looks at the basic technique and links to artists far and near. The task was used by one of our localContinue reading “Monday Mindfulness – CD Weaving”
Monday Mindfulness – Bottle Mandalas
This wonderful resource offers a range of different directions for teachers to take the learning in with links to an infinite range of topics. It also draws heavily on the environmental themes and recycling. The resource provides a step by step guide for teachers, activities and suggestions across age ranges and provides links to theContinue reading “Monday Mindfulness – Bottle Mandalas”
Monday Mindfulness – Worry Dolls
The first in a series of activities developed with Bankfields Primary for their Monday Mindfulness sessions. The resource provides a step by step guide for teachers, activities and suggestions across age ranges and provides links to the national curriculum and PSCHE.
TVCLP Outcomes – Charlotte’s Blog 7
Inspiration for Creative Learning – Drawing, painting and felting: a learning journey This project in Year 3/4 at Wilton Primary Academy drew on natural forms to create a learning sequence that developed children’s attention and concentration on detail. From observing, drawing and then painting flowers, to creating 3D representations using felting techniques the children’s journeyContinue reading “TVCLP Outcomes – Charlotte’s Blog 7”
TVCLP Outcomes – Charlotte’s Blog 6
Inspiration for Creative Learning – Autumn Textiles This project covered much of the Autumn Term in Brambles Primary for years 1- 4. The intention was to introduce the children to a range of techniques with textiles such as felting, ‘rag-rugging’ and collage. Using autumnal nature as the theme the results created a series of vibrantContinue reading “TVCLP Outcomes – Charlotte’s Blog 6”
TVCLP Outcomes -Sue’s Blog 7
Inspiration for Creative Learning – Formal Elements through popular artists In the third part of Sue’s exploration of the Formal Elements she highlights artists and techniques often studied in school and relates them to an understanding of Formal Elements. With copious examples and links to other resources this post is a fantastic support to teachersContinue reading “TVCLP Outcomes -Sue’s Blog 7”
TVCLP Outcomes -Charlotte’s Blog 5
Inspiration for Creative Learning – Tapestry Designs The work was based around Tapestry designs by Lucienne Day. The Y4 children at Brambles explored different designs by the artist then learned cross-sticth techniques to bring their own designs to life:
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