My First Sketchbook: 5-Page Art Journal
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About this resource
A five-page personal sketchbook designed to be a child’s very first art journal. Each page is a project: self-portrait (drawing), colour mixing test (painting), found-object sculpture (3D), a “Kandinsky-style” colourful-shapes page (artist inspiration), and a final reflection page where they describe their favourite piece of their own work.
This activity book directly supports KS1 NC Ar1/1.1 (use materials creatively to design and make) and the practice habit of “keep a sketchbook” recommended throughout the primary art curriculum.
What you'll learn
- Drawing techniques DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- Evaluating & describing artwork DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.4
- Painting techniques DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- Sculpture & 3D forms DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.2, Ar1/1.3
- The language of art DfE NC Art KS1 Ar1/1.3 (colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form, space)
Inside this resource
- 5 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to work through a multi-page activity book 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 a multi-page activity book for Key Stage 1 art and design — about 10 minutes of focused activity. Your child can work through 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 a multi-page activity book 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
Most pages are checked together by talking through what the child wrote or drew. Pages with single right answers have those highlighted in the answer key.