Art at Home: A Guide for Grown-Ups
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About this resource
A short guide for parents and carers. KS1 Art is overwhelmingly about confidence, not skill — and the messages a child hears at home about their own art matter more than any worksheet.
Four practical ideas: how to comment on art without judging, the no-equipment art bank, the “look it up together” trick for artist study, and (most importantly) why “I can’t draw” is the most damaging thing a parent can ever say.
What you'll learn
- Drawing techniques DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- Famous artists & their work DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.4
- Painting techniques DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
Inside this resource
- 4 slides
For the student — how to do this
You're going to watch and interact with an interactive lesson about art and design. It should take about 10 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is an interactive lesson for Key Stage 1 art and design — about 10 minutes of focused activity. Your child can watch and interact with this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A an interactive lesson aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 art and design. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Ask your child to retell what they learned in their own words. If they can summarise the main idea, the lesson landed.