Ten Minutes, Five Times a Week

Ten Minutes, Five Times a Week is a simple set of drawing exercises designed to get people drawing. Aimed at a broad audience, but designed in particular with teachers in mind. 

The exercises are completely adaptable for all ages and abilities, but in particular we envisage teachers using Ten Minutes in primary schools with Key Stage 1 and 2.

We are certain you and your pupils will enjoy the process of beginning your exploration into drawing, and that you will see great results very quickly. Each exercise is designed to give non-specialist teachers the confidence to approach drawing, by committing to regular, brief drawing activities for just one week.

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What are the benefits and how do i fit it in?

Before you Start...

Before Each Session: Set Expectations

The following exercises work best if the pupils work quietly and with concentration.

The following exercises work best if the pupils work quietly and with concentration.

After Each Session: Reflect

At the end of each session, it's worth investing two minutes in getting the children to walk round the room to look at each others work. 

At the end of each session, it's worth investing two minutes in getting the children to walk round the room to look at each others work. 

At the end of the week: Revisit

Find space to display some of the work, and make time to revisit the exercises to give pupils the opportunity to be able to articulate what they were asked to do, how they found the exercises, and to reflect upon their progress over the week.

Find space to display some of the work, and make time to revisit the exercises to give pupils the opportunity to be able to articulate what they were asked to do, how they found the exercises, and to reflect upon their progress over the week.

The Five Drawing Exercises

 

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