We used collage, oil pastel and computer software to design our own tartan patterns.
Clay portraits
Clay stimulates the child’s curiosity. Intelligence, imagination, and creativity are engaged and fostered. Many new neurons and synapses in the brain are being generated when a child is engaged by the immediate tactile and visual feedback provided by clay. -Marvin Bartel, Ed D.
Creating digital art
Does your school have iPods or iPads? Why not try some digital art using apps such as Brushes, iPastels or Drawing Free.
Picasso inspired portraits
The children explored portraits by the artist Pablo Picasso to create some of their own using hot/cold colours.
Click here to watch a clip which could be used to inspire your class.
Every Child is an Artist…
Drama Lexicon
Drama – Areas of the Stage
Click this link for information on Areas of the Stage
Drama Conventions and Techniques
Click the link here for information on Drama Conventions and Techniques
Drama Skills
Non specialist practitioners may find these documents useful they outline what drama skills should be taught at early, first and second levels.