Belair Catalgue 2013

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Inspire • Teach • Share

Belair books help teachers to develop excellent

practice across the primary curriculum.

g Inspirational and accessible teacher’s resources

offering practical ideas, advice and support.

g Expert knowledge from experienced practitioners

for achievable, classroom-tested projects.

g A flexible and reassuring approach that promotes

the sharing of ideas and an enthusiasm for

learning.

Be Creative with handbooks that show you how to use display as a teaching and learning tool.

Teach Brilliantly with practical advice to develop fresh and effective teaching methods.

Nurture Early Learning with ideas for child-centred, free-play activities that support the new EYFS 2012 curriculum.

Contents

Belair On Display: New Titles 5–8

Belair On Display: Essential Guide to Primary Display 9

Belair On Display: Literacy 10-13

Belair On Display: Numeracy 14-15

Belair On Display: Science 16-17

Belair On Display: PSHE, RE and French 18-19

Belair On Display: History 20-21

Belair On Display: Geography 22-23

Belair On Display: Art, Design and Music 24-27

Belair On Display: Projects Inspired by the Olympics 28

Belair Best Practice 29-30

NSEAD Titles 31

Belair Early Years 32-33

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Belair On DisplayBe CreativeBelair On Display is a series of handbooks that show you how to use display as an integral teaching and learning tool across the primary curriculum.

gExciting, hands-on, cross-curricular projects encourage children to communicate ideas visually.

gRichly illustrated with real children’s work to show just what you and your pupils can achieve.

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The Creative ClassroomLiz Webster and Sue Reed

Ages 4–11

“A thoroughly practical yet inspiring read full of really good, workable ideas. It should be invaluable for the new teacher in whatever of the primary age groups he or she starts and is good dip-in read for the more experienced teacher” – Rhona Whiteford, teacher and educational author

The Creative Classroom is a practical guide to setting up and managing a creative learning environment. A must-have for newly qualified teachers, it is packed with original ideas that also bring fresh inspiration to the most experienced of teachers.

Twenty-eight themes are organised into six chapters:

gOrganising your classroomgManaging your classroomgDisplay in your classroomgResourcing your classroomgTeaching in your classroomgOutside your classroom

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Projects Inspired by Neighbourhoods encourages children to explore their local area to discover the people, buildings and history that make up their neighbourhood. Projects have been designed by teachers in schools across the country and each project allows children to engage with their community.

Chapters include:

gWhere Do I Live?gWhat Is My School Like?gIn the CitygIn the TowngIn the CountrygBy the SeagWhat Happened in My Local Area?gWhat Can I Do in My Local Area?


Projects Inspired by NeighbourhoodsJulie Ashfield, Rebecca Bruce, Nigel Meager, Peter Newbury, Noel Springett-McHugh, Stephen Springett-McHugh and Claire van Rhyn

978-0-00-748699-1 Projects Inspired Neighbourhoods £19.99

“A wealth of ideas for teaching based around the school, neighbourhoods and local community. This book will inspire teachers from Nursery right the way through to the end of Key Stage 2 to provide creative learning opportunities for all children in their class.” – Laurence Keel, Headteacher

Cross-curricular links are provided to extend learning

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Projects Inspired by ArchitectureRebecca Carnihan with Julie Ashfield

Ages 4–11

“This wonderful book provides teachers with innovative ways of encouraging children’s exploration of the significance of architectural design throughout the world and across time [...]Once children have worked on these projects they will look at the world in the different light.” – Jean Evans, educational consultant and author

Projects Inspired by Architecture provides a range of exciting and practical classroom ideas for children to explore architecture through the ages. Each chapter demonstrates how children can actively explore buildings and architecture throughout the world:

gBuilding with VisiongAround the World in Ten BuildingsgCommunity BuildingsgThe Ancient WorldgArchitecture in StoriesgBuilding BritaingGetting from A to B

978-0-00-746577-4 Projects Inspired by Architecture £19.99

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Projects Inspired by Myth, Magic and Fantasy provides ideas for exploring popular fiction texts through vibrant and exciting art and design projects. The texts include a variety that will appeal to children from different age groups throughout primary school.

Thirty-three engaging themes are organised into seven chapters:

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Projects Inspired by Myth, Magic and FantasyJulie Ashfield, Natalie Deane, Rebecca Mellor, Flora Ellis, Jean Evans, Katharine Newall and Valerie Hughes

Ages 4–11

978-0-00-750121-2 Projects Inspired by Myth, Magic and Fantasy £19.99

“This teaching resource is an exciting collection of projects linked to a wide range of diverse myths and stories to inspire children to learn through well designed, cross curricular activities they will remember.” – Sarah Deas, teacher and author

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The Essential Guide to Primary DisplayTHE DEFINITIVE GuIDE TO DISPLAy IN PRIMARy SCHOOLS

Noel and Stephen Springett-McHugh

Ages 5–11

“The authors have really thought outside of the box to provide fun ideas and fabulous displays. This book is simple to use and easily tweaked to suit any classroom. The perfect resource for every primary school teacher.” – Jo Reynolds, Bradwell Village Primary School, May 2011

The Essential Guide to Primary Display provides a wealth of adaptable ideas to make display an integral part of the school environment and create an inspiring atmosphere. To encourage a closer sense of community in school as well as support

visual and interactive learning, this practical guide explains the seven principal uses of display:

gWhole School Themes gCommunicationgClassroom Environment gCross-Curricular DisplaygLearning Environment gThemed WeeksgBehaviour and Rewards

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Hands on LiteracyLiz Webster and Linda Duncan

Hands on Literacy provides a range of activities to bring literacy lessons to life with stimulating and interactive displays. Thirty-three rich and rewarding themes are packed with original ideas for creative games and artwork that develop children’s imaginative and practical skills whilst furthering their development in literacy:

gPhonics gSentences and WritinggVowels and Consonants gRhyme and Rhythm

gGrammar

Each theme includes a whole-class starter followed by practical ideas for art and display activities. Cross-curricular links ensure that literacy skills are embedded in every subject.

Creative LiteracyCeri Shahrokhshahi

Creative Literacy provides practical and exciting ideas for exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts that are linked across the curriculum. Seventeen activity-packed themes support and extend children’s responses to their reading and promote creativity in higher-order thinking skills and written work. The themes contain display suggestions and cross-curricular links, and include:

gAnimal Fun gSpiders gDinosaurs gWeathergWhere the Wild Things Are gBody BitsgFlour Babies gAncient EgyptgFavourite Stories gExploring Colour and ShapegTime Travelling gArtistsgRainforests gMy Locality

“Colourful and eye-catching displays are used to illustrate themes that I believe will promote children’s talk, encourage participation and support learning.” – Sarah Deas, John Betts Primary School, May 2011

“[…] a valuable resource for literacy coordinators aiming to improve creativity and cross- curricular planning.” – TES Resource Bank, March 2008

978-0-00-743937-9 Hands on Literacy £19.99 978-0-00-743940-9 Creative Literacy £19.99

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Projects Inspired by StoriesCéline George and Sue Dean

Projects Inspired by Stories provides a wealth of inspiring ideas for using stories from around the world as starting points for creative work. The activities establish and develop the relationship between reading and writing, speaking and listening, drama and role-play. Core literacy skills are embedded in chapters that are organised by continent, featuring themes such as:

gThe Magic Porridge Pot from GermanygThe Bachelor and the Bean from MoroccogThe Elephant’s Pillow from ChinagWombat Goes Walkabout from AustraliagBrother Eagle, Sister Sky from the USA gMarina and the Merchild from Chile

Hands on Phonics Liz Webster and Sue Reed

Hands on Phonics makes phonics fun with creative displays and activities. Thirty-three themes are explored through colourful and original ideas that will complement any phonics programme and link naturally to other subjects across the curriculum. The themes are grouped into five chapters:

gBasic Phonemes gFrom Beginning to EndgBasic Word Building gThe Wonder of WordsgVowel Phonemes

“Great display ideas and excellent cross-curricular links, this book is an extremely useful resource for the primary classroom.” – Sandra O’Loughlin, John Betts Primary School, May 2011

“I love the way this book plans a whole lesson for you. It inspires you from the carpet session through to some really original practical games. The art activities are great fun and can be used to create magical displays.” – Rebecca Wren, West Park First and Middle School, May 2011

978-0-00-743941-6 Projects Inspired by Stories £19.99 978-0-00-743939-3 Hands on Phonics £19.99


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Curriculum linked extension activities

Whole class art projects

Colourful photographs of real children’s work

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Ages 5–7

“Fabulous ideas that inspire children’s learning.” – Emma Welch, Herne Junior School, May 2011

“Interesting ideas about how colours, diagrams and questions can be used to support children in their learning of difficult mathematical concepts [...] the book relates mathematical topics back to things children see and do in their everyday lives.” – Cathy Kelly, Primary School teacher, May 2011

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Hands on Numeracy 7–11Margaret Share

Hands on Numeracy 7–11 is a guide to developing a creative approach to mathematics with fresh and engaging oral, visual and practical activities. The lively, interactive displays are designed to be quickly assembled, used as a stimulus and context for learning, and added to as children celebrate achievements and consolidate learning. Thirty-three activity-packed themes are explored in chapters on:

gNumber gProbabilitygShape and Space gData-HandlinggMeasures

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Hands on Numeracy 5–7 Liz Webster and Linda Duncan

Hands on Numeracy 5–7 is a stimulating guide to using numeracy displays to motivate children, support learning and enrich the classroom environment. Providing a wealth of ideas for bright, interactive and purposeful displays and entertaining games, the activities bring numeracy concepts to life. Thirty-two fun-packed themes are linked to key objectives from the primary mathematics curriculum including:

gNumber gProblem SolvinggCalculating gShape, Space and Measures

Each theme begins with an oral and mental warm up of whole-class games to introduce the concept. The practical activities then encourage children to explore and apply mathematics in challenges and puzzles.

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Creative NumeracyMargaret Share

Creative Numeracy contains thirty-three activity-based themes that provide an inspiring approach to teaching mathematics across the curriculum. Each theme is divided into three main sections:

gArt and Display gWorking WallsgStarting Points

Each section focuses on display as an integral part of learning. Clear models for calculations and flexible demonstration examples are provided. The activities encourage interactivity and group work, helping children to engage with mathematics in different contexts.

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“The Belair books are well-known to teachers for accessible and attractive ideas and this book on mathematics is no exception. [...] This is a book for teachers to dip into for ideas when they want to create new and purposeful attractive displays.” – Jacqueline Harrett, Write Away, April 2008

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Hands on ScienceCarolyn Dale

Hands on Science provides a range of ideas and display-based activities that develop children’s understanding and enjoyment of science. Thirty-three activity-packed themes help children to think imaginatively, express their ideas and work cooperatively with each other. The activities are

easily adapted for learners of all abilities. The themes are linked to other curriculum areas and are grouped into three chapters:

gLife ProcessesgProperties of MaterialsgPhysical Processes

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“[Hands on Science] interweaves the creative use of display with important learning in science, and is full of things that make you think, ‘Why didn’t I do that when we were learning about forces or electricity?’ […] This is the type of book that should be in every staffroom!” – START Magazine, October 2008

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Creative Curriculum through ScienceElaine Chantler and Carolyn Dale

Creative Curriculum through Science provides a creative approach to popular science themes, with links to literacy, mathematics, history, geography and more. Each theme contains practical starting points and exciting activities for developing scientific enquiry. The CD-ROM contains editable activity sheets linked to each theme, as well as assessment ideas and activities.

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Ages 5–7 Covers:

gOurselvesgMaterialsgGrowing PlantsgSound and HearinggLight and DarkgPushes and PullsgForces and MovementgElectricitygHealth and GrowthgGrouping and Changing MaterialsgPlants and Animals in the Local

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gRocks and SoilsgTeeth and EatinggProperties of MaterialsgHelping Plants GrowgLight and ShadowgMagnets and SpringsgMoving and GrowinggCircuits and ConductorsgKeeping WarmgSolids and LiquidsgFrictiongHabitats

Ages 9–11 Covers:

gKeeping HealthygLife CyclesgChanging StategEarth, Sun and MoongChanging SoundsgGases Around UsgInterdependence and AdaptationgMicro-organismsgReversible and Irreversible ChangegForces in ActiongHow We See ThingsgChanging CircuitsgEnvironmental Enquiry

“By playing to your strengths as a teacher [...] you can teach the curriculum successfully and, most importantly, enthusiastically, through any medium.” – START Magazine, October 2008

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Hands on PSHCELiz Webster and Sue Reed

Hands on PSHCE contains a variety of stimulating and original ideas for practical and fun PSHCE lessons that engage children in lively discussion with their peers. Six curriculum-linked chapters explore the issues that impact upon every child’s life and equip them with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy and independent lives:

gBeing HealthygBeing SafegBeing a Good CitizengBeing MyselfgBeing DifferentgBeing Environmentally Friendly

Each theme includes a whole-class starter followed by practical ideas for art and display activities. Cross-curricular links encourage a consideration of PSHCE issues in all subject areas.

“Hands on PSHCE develops themes of the curriculum adding to an inclusive, positive and supportive learning environment.” – Sarah Deas, John Betts Primary School, May 2011

978-0-00-743938-6 Hands on PSHCE £19.99

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Art Inspired by BeliefValerie Evans

Art Inspired by Belief is a practical and inspirational guide to using art and display to teach religious education. Each chapter explores the beliefs, stories, paintings and prayers, places of worship, festivals and ceremonies from major world religions, with the aim of enhancing understanding and awareness of different faiths:

gChristianity gBuddhismgHinduism gJudaismgSikhism gIslam

Hands on FrenchHilary Ansell

Hands on French provides a creative, cross-curricular approach to teaching French through games, activities and display. The teaching ideas focus on developing children’s confidence in expressing themselves in a foreign language. Vocabulary, conversation models and simple grammar are covered in thirty-three themes that can be tailored to different levels and learners. The themes are organised into six chapters:

gMyself gCelebrations and FestivalsgAt School gHolidays

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“The creative activities and the resulting displays are impressive […] the book is attractive and easy to use, with many creative ideas and activities with which most children would engage enthusiastically and which could easily be incorporated into lesson planning.” – Helen Barnard, START Magazine, February 2009

“This book provides great ideas for eye-catching, interactive displays which will not only engage children in learning French, but also teach them about another culture.” – Jennifer Hancock, Primary School teacher, May 2011

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“Another winner from Belair [...] This cross-curricular book brings the visual aspect of art into focus and many of the suggestions are three dimensional with the pictures showing how stunning the work can be when displayed. […] What a treat!” – TES Resource Bank

“Captivating and engaging facts made memorable through beautiful and imaginative hands-on projects. This book brings ancient history to life.” – Gerry Eaton, artist and primary school art teacher, May 2011

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Hands on HistoryRebecca Carnihan

Hands on History provides a wealth of stimulating and creative ideas for exploring popular history themes through art. Thirteen activity-packed chapters help children to envisage life in another era, understand the processes by which artefacts were made and gain knowledge and understanding of themselves and the world around them:

gHomes gAncient BritaingToys gThe VictoriansgThe Seaside gThe TudorsgThe Great Fire of London gWorld War IIgAncient Egypt gAncient BeningAncient Greece gHistory ProjectsgThe Aztecs

Creative HistoryValerie Evans

Creative History contains a range of ideas for developing children’s understanding of civilisations and cultures of the past through creative art and display activities. Each theme can be used to enhance learning in history topics or as a source of stand-alone art projects covering:

gAncient Egyptians gNative AmericansgAztecs gAustralian AboriginesgAncient Greeks gAncient IndiansgRomans gVikings

Within each theme, the activities encourage the exploration of beliefs and legends, ceremonies and rituals, clothing and jewellery, transport, food and how people used to live.

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Art Inspired by Different CulturesLilian Coppock

Art Inspired by Different Cultures contains over ninety engaging and diverse themes for arts and crafts projects based on styles, designs, materials and artistic techniques from around the world.

The themes provide clear links to geography and history and are arranged into four main areas of art and design:

gTextilesgDrawinggPaintinggThree-Dimensional Work

As well as developing children’s artistic skills and visual perception, the activities encourage an appreciation of different cultures, tolerance, open-mindedness and understanding.

“Enlivening cultural studies – an invaluable resource with an amazing array of inspirational art projects from around the world!” – Gerry Eaton, artist and primary school art teacher, May 2011

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Hands on Geography Claire Tinker

Hands on Geography provides a wealth of ideas for helping children to explore the world around them. The art and display activities are organised into fourteen geographical themes that aim to build knowledge of people, places, environments and natural phenomena:

gLocal Area gVillage SettlersgIndia gWeathergJapan gWatergAfrica gIsland HomegMexico gSeasidegMountains gAround SchoolgCoastlines gRivers

Each theme begins with a visual starting point and is developed through a number of linked activities that encourage children to express their geographical learning through art.

Art Inspired by RecyclingHilary Ansell

Art Inspired by Recycling provides a range of ideas for stimulating children’s creativity by transforming domestic waste materials into original artwork, attractive gifts and useful objects. Fun, inspiring and adaptable activities and projects encourage children to consider environmental issues. Chapters include:

gPaper gTextilesgPolystyrene and Plastic gButtons and BeadsgGlass gMetal and WiregWool

The chapters are packed with flexible activities that are suitable for individual work, small groups or the entire class, as well as whole-school projects.

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Art Inspired by NatureHilary Ansell

Art Inspired by Nature provides a variety of ideas for inspiring children’s artwork through the use of natural materials, observation and photographs. Twenty-three art and display projects linked to environmental themes stimulate creative individual and collaborative work that can be tailored to the

needs of different ages and abilities. The projects are organised into four main sections:

gUsing Found MaterialsgInspired by the EnvironmentgRecycle, Recycle, RecyclegArt in a Public Place

Each project encourages children to draw from their own experiences of nature and provides ideas for outdoor art and display activities.

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“This colourful book for primary schools is a great source of unique environmental art projects both for inside and outside the classroom.” – Learning Through Landscapes, September 2008

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Projects Inspired by ArtistsCéline George

Projects Inspired by Artists contains seventeen themes covering topics in the art and design curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2. Each project uses the work of a famous artist as a source of inspiration, encouraging whole-class discussion, followed by a set of activities to realise the children’s ideas in different forms and media. The themes are organised into chapters on:

gTextiles and Materials gContainers and ObjectsgLandscape gPortraitsgSculpture gNaturegImagination gPortraying Relationships

Ages 5–11

“I particularly like the way that textiles and sculpture are covered as these can be daunting for some teachers, but children love them. Here teachers will find clear and interesting activities which lend themselves to exciting work and colourful displays.” – Angela Crossley, Seraphim Crafts and former teacher, May 2011

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Projects Inspired by 20th Century ArtClaire Tinker

Projects Inspired by 20th Century Art explores some of the important developments in art and design during one of the most dynamic periods in art history:

gArt Nouveau gAbstract ArtgFauvism gSurrealismgExpressionism gWar ArtgCubism gAbstract ExpressionismgFuturism gPop ArtgVorticism gGraffiti Art gArt Brut gMinimalism and ConceptualismgOp Art gLand Art

Children are encouraged to engage in and respond to the concepts and ideology behind the artwork.

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“This book will help children to see differently and think differently. It will provide a variety of ways for them to use their imagination and express their feelings.” – Angela Crossley, Seraphim Crafts and former teacher, May 2011

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Art Inspired by MusicClaire Tinker

Art Inspired by Music provides a practical guide to exploring the special relationship between music and art. Using music as a starting point to inspire a visual response, the activities encourage the use of many different materials and artistic techniques to produce beautiful two- and three-dimensional artwork. Seventeen activity-packed chapters include:

gEarly Music gMusic and DancegMusic for Festivals gMusic and the ElementsgMusic with a Message gMusic and TransportationgMusic and Seasons gMusic Inspiring ArtistsgMusic and Space gMusic and the SeagMusic and Artists gWorld MusicgMusic and Animals gMusic and FoodgMusical Instruments gMusicals and OperagMusic from Literature

Hands on Design and TechnologyHilary Ansell

Hands on Design and Technology provides a range of ideas for tapping into children’s creativity with activities that develop their skills and confidence in the subject. Thirty activity-packed themes are organised around six core areas of design and technology:

gMechanisms gCreative CookinggPneumatics gSewing and MakinggStructures and Joining gElectrical Power

The themes provide opportunities for designing, measuring, marking out, cutting and shaping, and joining and combining materials. From simple ideas for younger children to more complex challenges for older learners, each activity encourages children to plan, carry out and evaluate their work.

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“A colourful and well-laid-out book full of fun and imaginative projects for inside or out. A great introduction to the themes explored in design and technology.” – Gerry Eaton, artist and primary school art teacher, May 2011

“I really love these books – they’re excellent for cross-curricular links and they have a good balance of children’s work and teaching material.” – Catherine Rimmer, St James Independent School, May 2011

978-0-00-743948-5 Hands on Design and Technology £19.99

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Projects Inspired by the OlympicsContributors include: Rebecca Carnihan, Céline George, Rebecca Bruce, Ceri Shahrokhshahi, Claire Tinker, Liz Webster, Sue Reed, Flora Ellis and Sarah Deas

978-0-00-745564-5 Projects Inspired by the Olympics £4.99

Create a multitude of displays throughout your school around the theme of the Olympics

Whether you are looking at the History of the Olympics, the Olympics around the globe or the athletes themselves we have display-based projects to help bring your themes to life.

Inspiring and diverse cross-curricular themes are organised into four chapters about the Olympics:

gHistory gCelebrations gPreparation gEvents

“This is a must-buy book for any school wishing to celebrate and generate enthusiasm for the Olympics. The creative cross-curricular ideas will enhance teaching and learning.” – Lawrence Keel, Headteacher, Kilburn Park School

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Teaching Art 4–7Nigel Meager

“It is very good to see this thoroughly revised and updated book again offering sound and accessible advice to the many early years and primary teachers who are not themselves art and design specialists.” – Dr John Steers, NSEAD

978-0-00-745561-4 Teaching Art 4–7 £19.99

With accessible and practical advice, Teaching Art 4–7, aims to give you the confidence to try something new and understand that you do not have to be good at art to teach it well.

gGet inspired with a huge range of practical ideas for teaching art to 4-7 year olds

gIncrease your confidence and expertise in teaching art through specific advice on drawing, painting, working in clay, collage, printing and fabric design

gEmpower children through art to investigate the world around them

Belair Best PracticeTeach BrilliantlyBelair Best Practice enables you to teach brilliant lessons every day.

gFull of accessible and practical advice to help develop fresh and effective teaching methods

gStep-by-step guidance helps teachers to inspire and engage learners and develop skills

gPerfect for teachers without specialist subject knowledge

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Ages 7–11


978-0-00-7455642-1 Teaching Art 7–11 £24.99

This vibrant new edition of Teaching Art 7-11 helps to demystify the teaching of art through practical and accessible advice, written for all teachers, not just those who specialise in art. Thirteen chapters provide a detailed presentation of art projects that include:

Each chapter is full of ideas based on first-hand classroom experience. Thorough descriptions and photographs of artistic processes and themes will provide you with a framework in which to plan a wide variety of art-based activities.

New Edition

“I am confident that Teaching Art 7–11 will inspire and invigorate every primary teacher who picks it up. Full of ideas, activities and exciting images this book is a ‘must have’ for the primary classroom.” – Lesley Butterworth, NSEAD

gIllustrating stories gFigure drawinggUsing pattern gFigures and heads in claygLandscape drawing and painting gArchitecturegPortraits gVisiting art

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978-0-00-7455642-1 Teaching Art 7–11 £24.99

Inspiring Primary Art Books for Teachers from NSEADBelair is proud to work with the National Society for Education in Art and Design, and recommend these inspiring and supportive art books for primary teachers.

Creativity and Culture Art Projects for Primary SchoolsNigel Meager

Using detailed descriptions of classroom activities, Creativity and Culture Art Projects for Primary Schools suggests how teachers can fulfil the contemporary demands of a wide-ranging arts curriculum. Clear examples demonstrate how the visual arts, music, performance and language can be integrated into the classroom.

gEnrich your curriculum with a wealth of ideas for exploring the creative artsgEnhance your pupils’ respect and understanding of different cultures by

helping them to create their own cultures in different contexts and with different media

978-0-904684-30-8 Creativity and Culture – Art Projects for Primary Schools £25.00

Think Inside the SketchbookGillian Robinson, Alison Mountain, David Hulston

Think Inside the Sketchbook provides an exciting insight into how sketchbooks can be used by teachers and pupils to make significant changes in attitudes to learning. The authors clearly highlight ways in which sketchbooks can be used as a playground for imagination and trialling ideas, as well as encouraging exploration and creative thinking.

gEncourage creative thinking with suggested projects that allow pupils to practice, develop and consolidate their work

gStimulate the imagination and ensure a collaborative learning environment

978-0-00-743479-4 Think Inside the Sketchbook £25.00

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Belair Early yearsNurture Early LearningBelair Early Years provides a wealth of creative and practical ideas for learning through play.

gClear learning intentions and free-play activities reflect the approach of the revised EYFS 2012

gStimulating, child-centred activities for in the classroom and outdoors can be tailored to meet the needs of every child

gHome-link ideas help parents provide continuity of learning outside the classroom

New Editions

“The Belair Early years series covers a comprehensive range of innovative and creative activities across the curriculum. The ideas promote exciting learning opportunities through exploration whilst developing children’s skills through play.” – Sarah Deas, Early Years Practitioner

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