Primary Art Resources for KS1 and KS2
Explore creative primary Art resources, lesson plans and schemes of work for KS1 and KS2. Our curriculum-aligned Art lessons help children develop skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printing, textiles and other creative techniques while exploring the work of a wide range of artists. Designed to support the primary Art curriculum, our resources make teaching Art in primary schools inspiring, practical and easy to plan.
Browse by Key Stage:
KS1 Art
Creative Art resources for Years 1 and 2, helping children explore drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, collage and the work of different artists.
KS2 Art
Inspiring Art lessons and schemes of work for Years 3 to 6, developing children's creative skills, techniques and knowledge of artists and artistic styles.
Browse by Year Group:
Browse by Topic:
Popular Primary Art Schemes of Work
Why teachers choose PlanBee Art
Creative, ready-to-teach Art resources designed to build practical skills, introduce inspiring artists and save planning time across KS1 and KS2.
Creative, hands-on learning
Give children opportunities to draw, paint, sculpt, print and experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques.
Artists and art movements
Introduce children to famous artists, artistic styles and creative traditions from Britain and around the world.
Planning time saved
Download complete lessons with presentations, teaching guidance, differentiated activities and printable resources included.
Skills built step by step
Support children as they develop confidence, practise key techniques and create their own original artwork from Years 1 to 6.
Explore our Primary Art Resources
Browse our complete collection of primary Art lesson plans, schemes of work and classroom resources for KS1 and KS2. Use the filters to narrow your search by year group, topic or resource type, or simply scroll to discover inspiring, ready-to-teach Art lessons created by experienced teachers. From drawing, painting and sculpture to famous artists, world art and creative techniques, you'll find everything you need to help children develop their artistic skills and confidence.
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Choose your option
Frequently Asked Questions
What primary Art topics are covered?
Our primary Art resources cover a wide range of National Curriculum Art and Design topics taught across KS1 and KS2, including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printing, textiles, famous artists, art movements, portrait art, landscape art, nature art and world art. Browse by topic, year group or key stage to quickly find the resources you need.
Are the Art lesson plans aligned with the National Curriculum?
Yes. All PlanBee Art lesson plans and schemes of work have been created to support the English National Curriculum. Each unit includes clear learning objectives and engaging practical activities designed to help children develop their artistic skills, creativity and understanding of different artists, techniques and media.
Which year groups are your Art resources suitable for?
Our Art resources are available for every primary year group from Year 1 to Year 6. Whether you're introducing simple drawing and painting techniques in KS1 or exploring sculpture, printmaking and famous artists in KS2, you'll find complete lesson packs ready to teach.
What is included in a PlanBee Art lesson pack?
Each of our Art schemes of work consists of a carefully planned series of lessons, with every lesson including a detailed lesson plan, teaching slides, differentiated activity ideas and a range of printable classroom resources. Depending on the topic, these may include worksheets, artist information cards, vocabulary resources, planning templates, challenge cards, sketchbook activities and display materials. Most of our Art schemes also include a knowledge organiser, giving you everything you need to deliver engaging Art lessons with confidence.
Do your primary Art resources include practical activities?
Yes. Practical art-making is at the heart of every PlanBee Art scheme. Children are encouraged to experiment with a wide range of materials, techniques and processes, developing skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printing, textiles and more while creating artwork inspired by different artists and cultures.
Can I use these Art resources with mixed-age classes or SEND pupils?
Each lesson includes differentiated activity options to help all children access and enjoy the learning. Although not specifically designed for SEND pupils, our resources are well-suited to adaptive teaching. Many schools also use our schemes with mixed-age classes thanks to the flexible activities and progression built into each unit. If you'd like advice on planning for mixed-age teaching, we're always happy to help.
Are the Art resources suitable for supply teachers and ECTs?
Absolutely. Our ready-to-teach Art lesson packs are designed to reduce planning time and provide everything needed to deliver engaging, creative lessons. They're especially popular with Early Career Teachers, supply teachers and PPA cover staff who want high-quality lessons they can teach with confidence.
Can I download individual Art lessons as well as complete schemes of work?
Yes. Many of our Art topics are available as both complete schemes of work and individual lessons, making it easy to purchase exactly what you need for your class.
Are your Art resources editable?
All PlanBee lesson packs are supplied as downloadable PDFs so they're accessible on any device. We're also working through our library to make every PDF fully editable using Canva's PDF editor, allowing you to adapt lessons, presentations and activities to suit your pupils and your school's needs.
Which Art topics are most popular?
Some of our most popular primary Art resources include lessons on Claude Monet, William Morris, Frida Kahlo, sculpture, self-portraits, landscape art and world art. These topics combine practical creative activities with opportunities to learn about influential artists and artistic styles from around the world.
Can PlanBee Art packs be used by home educators?
Absolutely! Our primary Art lesson packs are ideal for home educators, providing everything needed to teach creative, curriculum-aligned Art lessons at home. Each lesson includes clear teaching guidance, engaging presentations, practical activities and printable resources, so you don't need specialist art knowledge or teaching experience. Whether you're following the National Curriculum or simply looking for inspiring creative projects, PlanBee makes it easy to enjoy art together.
How Do I Get Access To All Your Art Teaching Resources?
If you are an individual teacher looking for Art schemes of work for your class, ourĀ subscriptionsĀ provide a cost-effective way to access all the Art planning you need for a small monthly fee.
If you're looking for whole-school Art coverage, our Art Curriculum Pack contains a curated selection of schemes of work from Year 1 to Year 6 to provide a complete and coherent Art curriculum, covering all National Curriculum requirements.
Alternatively, ourĀ School SubscriptionsĀ give unlimited access to our entire library for a year, meaning you can access our entire Art curriculum alongside all our other subjects.
