Simpson and his Donkey~ ANZAC story~ Yr 3-4 art lesson

The true story of John Fitzpatrick Simpson and his donkey he named "Duffy" is well known for the courage shown by a soldier who joined the ANZACs and went to Gallipoli as a stretcher bearer. He was originally from Shields in England but went to Australia and worked a variety of jobs before enlisting with … Continue reading Simpson and his Donkey~ ANZAC story~ Yr 3-4 art lesson

ANZAC soldier silhouettes: Year 5-6 art lesson

This lesson requires careful cutting out for the silhouette soldiers for it to look effective. I printed out pictures of ANZAC soldiers from the internet that would be suitable as silhouettes (on A3 paper). Students cut out the 'positive' shapes of the soldiers to be left with the 'negative' background to use like a stencil … Continue reading ANZAC soldier silhouettes: Year 5-6 art lesson

ANZAC SOLDIERS- Guided drawing + expressive emotion: Year 1-2 art lesson

Year 1-2 Art lesson for ANZAC day The 25th April is ANZAC day, when we commemorate and remember the sacrifice of soldiers who fought in the First World War. This 2 minute youtube video explains ANZAC day for children to understand. Learning Intention: To draw an ANZAC soldier showing emotion. Success Criteria: I can follow … Continue reading ANZAC SOLDIERS- Guided drawing + expressive emotion: Year 1-2 art lesson