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We are interested in how the cognitive differences of those with learning difficulties affect the learning processes involved in art and design and music and our resources reflect this interest.

If you think one of your students may have dyslexia and or dyspraxia try this quick questionnaire (21-question checklist: pdf or docx file). Six or more ‘yes’ answers will indicate further action could be desirable.

★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

Make: Potato Print Emotions

This activity is aimed at students with autism, and also at primary school students.

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesJuly 16, 2020January 2, 2021

Shadow Puppet Art

Alice takes us backstage at her Shadow Theatre!

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Yarn Bombing

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★ Creativity at Home Drama Resources ResourcesJuly 2, 2020December 17, 2020

Drama Games for the Lockdown

Drama games, for the Lockdown, with the Creative Mentors Team.

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesJuly 2, 2020July 2, 2020

Paper and Matches Pendents

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesJune 24, 2020January 3, 2021

Tin-foil Peacock

Learn how to make a tin foil peacock sculpture with Eleanor. Aimed at primary…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 25, 2020January 5, 2021

Confetti Collage

Learn the art of making a fun confetti style picture using coloured paper and…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 25, 2020December 21, 2020

Silver Shell Necklace

Make a silver shell necklace with Qona using shells, tin foil and string. Aimed…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 23, 2020June 21, 2020

Wax Mono Printing

Sian introduces this simple technique to make effective mono prints using paper, chalk and…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 16, 2020December 22, 2020

Origami Paper Crown

Learn how to make a intricate looking paper crown with Sian using origami techniques….

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 15, 2020January 4, 2021

Embroidered Recycled Plastic Pots

Learn how to make beautiful embroidered recycled plastic bottles and pots with Frances. Aimed…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 15, 2020January 4, 2021

Damien Hirst inspired Dot Painting

Follow the steps with Stuart to create a Damien Hirst Dot style painting using…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesMay 13, 2020June 21, 2020

Rainbow String Jewellery

Make colourful jewellery using string, glue and paint with Qona. Aimed at ages 8+…

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★ Creativity at Home Drama Resources ResourcesMay 2, 2020January 4, 2021

Puppet Theatre

Make a puppet theatre with Eleanor using a cereal box. Aimed at primary aged…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesApril 30, 2020January 3, 2021

Paper Bead Necklaces

Learn how to make paper beads using recycled magazines and PVA glue with Alice….

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesApril 28, 2020June 24, 2020

Salt Dough Sculptures

Watch Stuart’s introduction to making salt dough and see examples of wonderful objects and…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesApril 27, 2020June 21, 2020

Trinket Boxes

Make a trinket box from recycled packaging with Qona. Aimed at primary and secondary…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesApril 24, 2020January 4, 2021

Paper Kimonos

Learn how to make paper kimonos with Claire. Aimed at ages 8+ years.

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesApril 21, 2020January 3, 2021

Egyptian Inspired Jewellery

Make jewellery from newspaper and recycled foil papers with Qona. Aimed at primary and…

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★ Creativity at Home Music Resources ResourcesApril 18, 2020February 13, 2021

Recycled Music

Learn to make and compose music with Jaz using glass bottles and water. Aimed…

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★ Creativity at Home Art Resources ResourcesApril 11, 2020December 30, 2020

Vase & Flowers

Make a vase and flowers with Qona using recycled plastic, paper and PVA glue….

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ResourcesJuly 4, 2016March 31, 2020

Useful Links

Listed here are some long-established and excellent websites which provide advice, information and teaching…

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Art Resources ResourcesJanuary 27, 2016January 15, 2019

Drawing Resources

Most of these have been taken from Betty Edwards’s book, “Drawing on the right…

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Music Resources ResourcesJanuary 27, 2016June 21, 2020

Music Resources

There are four key books on music and dyslexia that are well worth accessing:…

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