River of Learning

Bring literature to life with this comprehensive, curriculum-aligned Stage 3 English unit based on We Are Wolves by Katrina Nannestad. This 10-week novel study is ready to teach — just project the slides straight to your students and teach! ✅ What’s Included: Learning intentions and success criteria for every lesson Carefully sequenced tasks covering the Super Six Comprehension Strategies, critical and creative responses Visual literacy activities and video-linked art lessons Targeted gra

Bring art history and self-expression together with this engaging, Renaissance-inspired art project based on the imaginative work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Known for creating faces out of fruits, books, flowers, and fish, Arcimboldo’s portraits challenge students to see the extraordinary in the ordinary — and to explore identity through objects. In this creative self-portrait activity, students fill the shape of their own silhouette with overlapping objects that represent their personality, inter

Dive deep into literature, environmental themes, and creative expression with this powerful cross-curricular BUNDLE, inspired by Blueback by Tim Winton. Designed for Stage 2 and 3 students, this bundle blends a 10-week English novel study with a mindful, ocean-themed visual arts lesson — perfect for an integrated literacy and arts experience. Whether you're planning a literature unit, creating a themed term around sustainability and identity, or looking for meaningful assessment tasks, this

Bring mindfulness and creativity into your classroom with this relaxing and engaging Zentangle Sea Creature Art Lesson! Combining the calming practice of zentangle drawing with colour theory and a literary connection to Blueback by Tim Winton, this lesson helps Stage 3 students explore artistic expression, pattern creation, and underwater themes. Students will experiment with structured patterns, use cool colour washes to create a beautiful ocean background, and design a zentangle sea creat

Dive into the world of Tim Winton’s Blueback with this rich, comprehensive, ready-to-use novel study, designed for Stage 2 and Stage 3 students. This resource explores the textual concept of theme, blending literature, environmental awareness, critical thinking, and creativity across a 10-week unit of work. Perfect for whole-class instruction, this unit is designed to be projected directly to students with minimal preparation needed — simply open and teach. While structured over 10 weeks,

Introduce your students to the tactile and timeless art of lino printing with this detailed and flexible resource. Perfect for Stage 3 (Years 5–6) and Stage 4 (Years 7–8), this project explores printmaking techniques inspired by the natural world, combining creativity, process-based learning, and visual storytelling. Students explore shape, texture, and contrast by creating their own unique lino prints using elements like leaves, flowers, waves, and animals. With clear step-by-step guidance

This powerful and flexible art activity invites students to explore the impact of bushfires on the Australian landscape. By responding creatively to the theme of destruction and renewal, students will reflect on the emotional and environmental effects of fire—while building confidence in their artistic choices. Students are encouraged to consider: What part of the landscape they’ll focus on—burned forests, scorched fields, or thriving regrowth How they’ll represent the aftermath of fire, sho

Step into the thought-provoking world of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown with this comprehensive, ready-to-use novel study, designed for Stage 3 students. This resource explores the textual concepts of Narrative and Perspective, blending literature, technology, creativity, and critical thinking across a 10-week unit of work. Perfect for whole-class instruction, this unit is designed to be projected directly to students with minimal preparation required — simply open and teach. While structured ove

Challenge your students to think deeply, interpret symbolically, and create meaningfully with this Gifted & Talented English and Visual Arts BUNDLE, based on Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan. Originally developed for a Year 5 Opportunity Class, this explicitly scaffolded English unit and two rich art lessons are ideal for high-achieving Stage 3 students or mainstream Stage 4 learners. Perfect for classrooms seeking to integrate literature, visual literacy, and creative expression acro

Empower your students to explore the force of nature through art. This Stage 3 Visual Arts bundle includes a powerful series of flexible, expressive lessons designed to help students process and portray the emotional and environmental impact of natural disasters. Perfect for Years 5–6, this bundle covers a range of disasters including earthquakes, floods, bushfires, droughts, cyclones, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Each lesson blends artistic technique with real-world inspiration, inviti

Grades: Upper Primary | Focus: Mixed Media, Space Art, Chalk Pastels Blast off into creativity with this exciting space-themed art project! Students will design their own astronaut helmet featuring a reflective galaxy visor, using a combination of drawing, cutting, pastels, paint, and layering techniques. It’s the perfect mix of science and art, encouraging imagination, spatial awareness, and thoughtful design. ✅ What’s Included: Step-by-step project instructions Visual examples to guide st

Introduce your students to the foundational concept of one-point perspective with this engaging drawing lesson. Perfect for upper primary, this activity teaches how to create the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface — an essential drawing skill for any aspiring artist. Students choose from one of three carefully selected tutorial videos and follow along step-by-step to complete their own perspective artwork. Whether they're building a futuristic city, a simple street view, or experimen

Shaun Tan Hippo-Inspired Art Lesson | Stage 3 & 4Bring the magic of Shaun Tan’s Tales From the Inner City into your classroom with this creative and imaginative art lesson. Inspired by the short story, 'Hippo', from Tales From the Inner City by Shaun Tan, students explore how artists use contrast, color, and texture to express emotion and layered meaning in visual storytelling. This hands-on lesson guides students in designing their own animal-based artwork, showing two contrasting sides—calm v

Exploring Emotions & Texture Through Art | Human & Animal Relationships Inspired by Dog by Shaun Tan Bring powerful storytelling and rich visual language into your art room with this expressive, layered art lesson inspired by Dog by Shaun Tan. Designed for Stage 3 (Grades 5–6) and aligned with the NSW Creative Arts Syllabus, this engaging project invites students to explore the emotional connection between humans and animals through colour, texture, placement, and symbolism. This lesson could ea

Grades: Upper Primary – Early Secondary | Focus: Colour Theory, Architecture, One-Point Perspective This engaging art lesson blends colour theory, global architecture, and perspective drawing into a vibrant, skill-building project! Students research 12 famous buildings or landmarks from around the world, then apply their knowledge of the colour wheel and vanishing point perspective to create a stunning cityscape in the round. ✅ What’s Included: Step-by-step project instructions Printable

Bring creative energy into your classroom with this engaging graffiti art project, designed to inspire students through street art culture, personal expression, and bold design. Ideal for Years 5–6, this lesson blends art history, personal identity, and practical skills in sketching, colour, and layout. Students explore the difference between graffiti and street art, learn about real artists like Sofles and DOES, and then plan and create their own graffiti-style artwork. They can experiment

This meaningful portrait project invites students to explore their identity, interests, and values through expressive self-portraiture. Designed for upper primary or middle school students, the Connect to Self project goes beyond realistic drawing — encouraging personal connection, creativity, and symbolic expression. Students are guided to create a self-portrait that tells a story about who they are, combining imagery, symbols, and visual elements that reflect their inner world. A powerful p

Bring seasonal storytelling and creative layering into your classroom with this engaging, book-linked art lesson inspired by Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. This project invites students to explore what animals do above and beneath the snowy surface through watercolour backgrounds, textured paper painting, and thoughtful collage. Designed primarily for Stage 1, this resource is also adaptable for Stage 2 and Stage 3, with tasks that deepen student understanding of composition, envi

Introduce your students to the expressive power of a single, continuous line in this engaging and reflective art lesson inspired by Dutch artist Salventius. Students explore the concept of one line drawing, reflect on how line can evoke emotion, and experiment with their own free-flowing creations. Perfect for upper primary school visual arts, this lesson integrates observation, technique, and creative choice. It's ideal as a standalone activity, skills-building lesson, or warm-up to a unit on

This engaging and thought-provoking term-long English unit was originally developed for a Year 5 Opportunity Class, and is ideal for high-achieving Stage 3 students or for Stage 4 learners. It’s perfect for advanced readers and thinkers ready to explore deep, thematic concepts through literature, art, and critical reflection. Designed as a weekly sequence, this unit introduces a new Shaun Tan short story each week from Tales from the Inner City, allowing students to delve into a rich varie