100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Art

Description

Adele Darlington shares 100 creative and innovative ideas to engage pupils in all areas of the primary National Curriculum for art. Featuring a whole host of step-by-step activities with tips, bonus ideas and resource lists, this book will help primary teachers develop pupils' knowledge and shape their attitudes towards creativity. From exploring mark making through a musical Pen Disco to designing an eco-friendly home of the future, these fun activities cover drawing, painting, sculpture, and learning about different artists and creative careers. Each idea uses accurate art terminology, with clear explanations, to ensure children are being exposed to key vocabulary and concepts. The ideas are ready to use and easy to follow for all primary teachers, regardless of their experience or level of confidence in teaching art. Written by experts in their field, the 100 Ideas books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include step-by-step instructions, teaching tips and taking it further ideas. Follow the conversation on Twitter using #100Ideas.

Adele Darlington has been a primary school teacher for over 20 years. She has vast experience in Key Stage 1 and Early Years but has also taught in all year groups. Her role as an art SLE (specialist leader) sees her support other schools with their art curriculum, environment and lesson delivery. Adele also delivers the art and design element of ITT courses and speaks at conferences on the subject too. She is extremely passionate about encouraging children to follow their dreams and believes they all deserve a high-quality, varied art education. Adele has written for Teach Primary magazine and has been a freelance resource creator for the BBC, Premier League and Penguin. Follow her on Twitter @mrs_darl.

Think of primary schools and you'll no doubt think of art and creativity. Think of primary art and you should think of Adele Darlington. This book is a masterclass in how to integrate effective teaching into primary art for both the hesitant novice and the confident specialist. -- Emma Turner * Research & CPD Lead, @Emma_Turner75 * In this book, Adele has managed to create a wide-ranging resource that offers ideas for the new ECT, the subject lead and everyone in between. This easy-to-navigate book is packed with ideas, and places art and design in its rightful place: front and centre of any well-designed curriculum. What is so joyful about it, is that you get a deep sense of each art idea being tried, tested and loved by the writer herself. So, if you struggle with teaching art, this is the book for you, and if you love art, Adele's 100 ideas will make you love it a whole lot more. -- Sonia Thompson * Headteacher and Director, @son1bun * Filled with creativity and inventiveness - all shared in a very accessible way. Each activity can be easily adapted for different year groups and schools. Lots of Adele's ideas use sustainable materials too. We especially love the 'I am a...' which signpost - in fun and accessible ways - art, craft and design-related careers. 100 Ideas is a little gem! -- Sophie Leach * Deputy General Secretary of the National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD), @NSEAD_Sophie *