Who is this resource for?

This resource is for educators and teachers, to support you in using art and creativity both for yourself and with your students.

  • For educators who want to know more about creative and art activities they can do by themselves or adapt for their students.

  • For educators who want activities that will develop creativity and confidence, be fun and enjoyable and offer time out to reflect and recharge energy.

  • For educators who want ideas on how to integrate the arts and creativity into other topics, and use creative techniques and storytelling to engage others in their projects.

Resource contents

  • 1

    An Introduction to this Resource

    • Mary Bousted: The importance of Art in Education
  • 2

    Approaches to Painting and Drawing

    • The Power of Intuitive Art

    • Mark Making Decorative Art

    • Make your Mark, with Clouds and Sunshine
  • 3

    Approaches to Creative Writing

    • Developing the Poet Within You

    • Quiet Mind Poetry

    • Overcoming Writers Block
  • 4

    Approaches to Storytelling

    • Storytelling Resource Pack

    • Immersive Storytelling

    • Storytelling for Projects

    • Understanding the Power of Storytelling
  • 5

    Approaches to Sound and Music

    • Professional Sound Recording
  • 6

    Approaches to Animated Video

    • Stop Motion Animation

    • Powtoon - a drag-and-drop tool to create videos

    • Renderforest: a drag-and-drop tool to create videos
  • 7

    Art and Creativity is for...

    • Art and Creativity in STEAM subjects

    • Mindfulness through creativity

    • Contemplative photography

Discover your Creativity

Get inspiration for ideas and activities, take some time out for yourself, and start getting creative again. Then bring this to your own educational activities and inspire your students too.

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