year: Year 1

Teacher video: Teaching how to plan for a final piece

Pupil video: Keeping paints bright and fresh

This video shows children how to clean and care for their paintbrushes to keep colours bright and develop good painting habits.

Pupil video: Using a paintbrush

This video shows children how to control a paintbrush and experiment with different grips, movements and marks to develop their painting skills.

Pupil video: Meet Alma Thomas

This video introduces children to the life, artwork and achievements of Alma Thomas, exploring her distinctive use of colour, shape and pattern.

Teacher skills video: Painting in the primary classroom

This video explores the progression of painting skills from EYFS to Year 6, supporting teachers in developing subject knowledge and confidence in teaching painting.

Pupil video: The Kapow characters (KS1)

This video introduces Key stage 1 children to the Kapow characters.

Teacher video: Teaching about emotions and feelings

This video supports teachers in helping children explore emotions and feelings in a sensitive and inclusive way, promoting emotional literacy, self-awareness and healthy relationships.

Adaptive teaching in practice: practical strategies for diverse classrooms

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