by admin | Aug 23, 2024 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
Directed Drawing gives pupils step-by-step directions on how to create an image. They assist pupils in following directions, following a sequence as well as allowing them to be creative. It allows pupils to break down an image into more manageable chunks, thereby...
by admin | Jun 9, 2024 | Miscellaneous, Summer, Visual Arts
Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June. To mark the day, this resource consists of a set of black/white Father’s Day cards for pupils to colour. 15 different cards are included in this resource – 10 in English and 5 as...
by admin | Apr 24, 2024 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
This visual art lesson is aimed at pupils in middle and senior classes. It is based on Mandala Art, believed to have originated in the fourth century by Buddhist monks. Usually consisting of a series of concentric circles and patterns, creating or colouring mandalas...
by admin | Apr 21, 2024 | 3rd/4th, Summer, Visual Arts
This visual arts lesson could be done in the final term and is suitable to be integrated into a summer or gardening theme in the classroom. Pupils have to design and cut flowers and leaves and stick them onto a hanging basket background. Materials needed for...
by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Visual Arts
This is a nice visual arts lesson to do during the summer term. It could be done as a standalone art lesson, or it could be done as part of a “Marine” theme in the classroom. The picture is created using lollipop sticks, coloured paper and glue. It is probably more...
by admin | Apr 11, 2024 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
As well as creating pieces of art, pupils are required under each of the six Strands of the Irish Visual Arts curriculum to look at and respond to art created by others. These four lessons give pupils opportunities to “look at, enjoy and make a personal response” to...
