Updated 1st July 2020

Learn some new art skills and get creative with Oak National Academy.

• Texture Treasure Hunt: In this lesson we will create a frottage patchwork from rubbings of textured objects which you find around your home. You will need a pencil and paper.
• How can we use visual texture to add interest to our artwork: In this lesson, we are going to look at how Vincent van Gogh used visual texture in his sketchbook, then explore pencils and mark-making to enhance our own work.
• Henri Matisse and collage: In this lesson we will learn about French artist Henri Matisse and create a collage inspired by his work.

Updated 11th June 2020

Fancy doing some baking at home? Have a look through these tasty recipes from Delicious Magazine and choose something to try out! Make sure you take pictures of your baking and let us know how it goes on the blog.

https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/collections/easy-baking-recipes-to-make-with-kids/ 

Here are a few pictures of recipes you might want to try, click on the picture to find the recipe:

Updated 3rd June 2020

If you love drawing, you have the chance for your illustrations to be featured in J.K. Rowling’s new book The Ickabog

You can find out more about the competition by clicking on this link: https://theickabogcompetition.com/

J.K. Rowling is releasing the story, chapter by chapter over the next few weeks and you can read the story here to give you ideas for your illustrations: https://www.theickabog.com/read-the-story/

The competition is open until 17th July and you must ask your parent's permission to enter the competition. 

Updated 12th May 2020

Here is a resource that can help you start planning your own marble run. There are also a few recipes that you can have a go at and be creative with your meals. Have a look on the 'Super Yummy, Simply Delicious' section on the home learning page for the whole school for more cooking ideas and recipes.

Updated 20th April 2020

Marble Run Challenge - Design and Technology

Can you make your own marble run? Draw your design first and then use any materials you are allowed to use (check with your grown up first!). Take a picture and share it on the class blog.

Here are a couple of websites to help you plan your own marble run. Can you make it taller than you or can it go from one room to another? See if you can use objects you already have like cardboard tubes and cereal boxes.

https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/how-to-make-a-recycled-marble-run

https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/15-impressive-ways-to-make-a-marble-run/

March 2020

Design a theme park e.g. you could include many rides, food stalls and any other ideas for your theme park.