Creative Curriculum
The Art in History
There is space to be creative in all subjects but history seems to be one of the most inspiring, here are some examples of the topics I have covered in primary schools including stone age cave paintings, ancient Egyptian artifacts, Roman mosaics made from individually handcrafted clay tiles , and Tudor houses (before they were ravaged by The Great fire of London)
The Iron Man
"The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff. How far had he walked? Nobody knows. Where had he come from? Nobody knows."
Laura Carlin's beautifully illustrated version of the Ted Hughes' classic provided endless inspiration for this interactive school display, created with the help of year 3 students and involving several creative techniques from printing to sculpture.
Lest We Forget
The world wars are a longstanding and venerable curriculum topic at primary school and here are just some examples of the creative projects we have done, from Poppy displays to the Blitz.
The Art in Nature
The wave project, inspired by Maggi Hambling, was part of a Year 6 refugee initiative. These stunning palette knife paintings were featured in the school exhibition and sold at a auction, . I also collaborated with another primary school to create autumn-themed tree paintings, drawing inspiration from various artists and using palette knives.