🎨 Art and Creative Learning

Inspire creativity with art and drama resources that engage students in hands-on learning! From visual arts and digital portfolios to interactive scripts, these tools bring imagination to the classroom. Perfect for cross-curricular integration and self-expression!

  • Grade 1 Drawing Toolkit – Unit One

    A structured 20-week Grade 1 drawing unit that builds on Foundation skills with clarity and confidence.

    The Grade 1 Drawing Toolkit – Unit One strengthens early drawing skills through a clear, sequential lesson structure.

    Students refine line control, shape accuracy, and spatial awareness while revisiting and applying skills over time. Drawing becomes familiar, purposeful, and achievable.

    What’s included

    Student Teaching Slides (PDF)

    • 20 clear, visual lesson slides

    • + 3 artist introduction slides

    • + drawing tools

    • designed for whole-class display

    • printable or screen-ready

    Teacher Planning & Assessment File (PDF)

    • complete 20-week lesson sequence

    • lesson focus and success indicators

    • assessment focus for each lesson

    • Australian Curriculum v9 & USA NCAS alignment

    • artist study instructions, artist links and drawing tools

    Who this is for

    • classroom teachers

    • art specialists

    • relief teachers

    No specialist training required.

    💻 Digital download
    📄 PDFs, ready to use immediately

    Read more here about the F-10 Drawing Toolkit Program – 

    https://ilovetoteach101.com/how-can-a-drawing-toolkit-improve-student-art/

  • Space is Ace: An Interactive Script for Exploring the Solar System

    Bring the planets to life with ‘Space is Ace’! This engaging script blends science and drama, making space exploration fun and educational. Designed for grades 4-5, it’s perfect for reader’s theatre, class assemblies, and performances.

    What’s Included?

    • Script featuring planets, the Sun, the Moon, asteroids, and comets

    • 5 Mini Space Science Lessons

    • Interactive Worksheet

    • Solar System Poster

    • Flexible Casting for 16 to 37 performers

    Performance Flexibility

    Easily adaptable for a 10-minute play or a 30-minute performance, ensuring all students can participate.

    Why Choose ‘Space is Ace’?

    • Accurate & Engaging – Co-created with a scientist for factual accuracy.

    • Creative Expression – Encourages student participation and learning through performance.

    • Fun Twist – Pluto is portrayed as “Pluto and the Kuiper Band”, making science both educational and entertaining.

    Bonus Freebie!

    ILTT Tribe members get the ‘Exploring the Stars’ graphic organiser FREE, plus access to monthly teaching resources. 
    https://ilovetoteach101.com/exploring-the-stars-you-need-my-free-graphic-organiser/

    🔗 Read this post for more details: Space is Ace: A Script about the Planets

    https://ilovetoteach101.com/space-is-ace-a-script-about-the-planets/

  • My Digital Portfolio for student work

    My digital portfolio showcases each student’s progress over time. It provides a structured, organised way to collect work, track growth, and encourage student reflection.

    Why Use My Digital Portfolio?

    ✔️ Easy to Use – A simple Google Slides template that auto-saves work
    ✔️ Customisable – Edit text, fonts, and sections to fit your classroom needs
    ✔️ All-in-One – Store student work digitally for easy access and retrieval
    ✔️ Time-Saving – No printing, no lost work, no clutter!

    What’s Included?

    📁 12 Template Slides – Organised sections for student work
    📌 Clickable Page Tabs – Navigate like a digital planner
    🔐 Interactive Cover – Tap the lock to open the portfolio
    💾 Google Drive Link – Instant access, no passwords required

    How It Works

    1️⃣ Purchase and download the portfolio template.
    2️⃣ Open the Google Drive link and copy the template.
    3️⃣ Share with students and let them customise their portfolios.

    Use this portfolio year after year to keep student work organised, accessible, and beautifully presented!

    For more details read this blog post: 

    https://ilovetoteach101.com/a-digital-portfolio-keeps-student-work-in-one-place/

  • 4 Abstract Style Editable Classroom Labels

    These editable classroom labels feature a modern abstract design with a soft Ombre colour palette, making organisation stylish and simple.

    Be a teacher in control and keep your classroom beautifully organised! These labels are perfect for:
    ✅ Student books, desks, and bags
    ✅ Classroom resources & storage
    ✅ Your own supplies—perfect for art room cupboards!

    Simply choose your favourite font, type in your text, and print—customisation made easy!

  • 3 Abstract Style Classroom Posters

    Elevate your classroom decor with this set of 3 Abstract Style Classroom Posters, designed using a modern ombre colour palette for a stylish and calming touch. Perfect for creating an inspiring and inclusive learning space, these posters help reinforce classroom culture, motivation, and celebrations, in a visually appealing way.

    What’s Included?

    ✅ Classroom Birthdays Poster – Celebrate student birthdays in style
    ✅ Classroom Culture Poster – Promote inclusivity, respect, and a positive learning environment
    ✅ Classroom Encouragement Poster – Inspire and uplift students with motivational messaging
    ✅ 4 design styles per poster – Choose the look that best fits your classroom aesthetic

    With multiple design options to suit different classroom themes, these posters offer flexibility while keeping your space organised, welcoming, and engaging.

    Instant download – print and display right away!