List of websites to support Expressive Arts online

Website Link Description
Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/ A range of inspirations for ideas which can be posted for home art projects. They have a free draw along series, with a new challenge added each weekday. 
Drawing Challenges https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/30-day- drawing-challenge 30-day drawing challenge for learners. 
Artful Parent https://artfulparent.com/Contains art ideas for parents to undertake at home. 
Bring the Noise https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise Primary music activities from the BBC. 
Singing Hands https://singinghands.co.uk/ Singing Hands produce videos and resources to support singing through signing with Makaton. 
CBeebies BSL Nursery Rhymes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0jFdEJ1 UqM BBC British Sign Language nursery rhyme videos. 
SignSing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AQHr5 6l9ayVzcEFhZrsJg Sign Language music videos. Lots of popular songs on here. 
Art Ninja https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/art-ninja CBBC art show. 
Mister Maker https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/mister- maker CBeebies art and creativity show. 
Pablo series https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/pablo Pablo uses his magic crayons to turn his life challenges into fantastic adventures and his feelings into colourful characters with a voice – in the art of his imagination, just about anything can happen! 
Art Projects for Kids https://artprojectsforkids.org/ A range of art projects for learners, bringing in a range of art skills. 
Artful Parent https://artfulparent.com/ Ideas for home art activities for parents. 
Tate Kids https://www.tate.org.uk/kids Activities for children and young people from the Tate galleries. 
Picasso Head http://www.picassohead.com/create.html Create your own Picasso-inspired piece online. 
Web Sketch http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2dt.html#websk etch2 Online digital art tool. 
Kinder Art https://kinderart.com/ Easy art activities to try. 
National Gallery of Art (USA) ideas https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html Interactive art activities for children, based on the work of different artists. 
Draw with Rob  http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob  A draw-along video every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am BST 
BBC School Radio Music, Dance and Drama https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school- radio/primary-music-ks1–ks2-index/z6762sg https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2x gXhhwf2jBWsdtF3vDkx36/primary-dance https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2 
SZd2Y2nbz0jLdtBzBnzTKh/primary-drama 
BBC Schools Radio activities to support music, dance and drama. 
Sing Up https://www.singup.org/home-schooling Sing Up now have home learning resources to support singing and music at home. 
Musical Mysteries http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/ 
4_11/music/mm/index.shtml 
A game which teaches about different concepts in music. 
Virtual Musical Instruments https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/ A place where learners can virtually play a range of musical instruments. 
Charanga Musical School https://www.lancashiremusichub.co.uk/site/ma ke-music/primary-online-resources/ Free resources (including videos / 
animations) to support teaching music concepts. 
Create and Sing https://learning-platform.roh.org.uk/opera/ Dramatic singing resources from the Royal Opera House. 
Pentatonic Songs https://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/curriculum 
-links/music/pentatonic-songs 
A collection of pentatonic songs to 
share with your learners. 
Hand Clapping Games https://icebreakerideas.com/hand-clapping- games/ A collection of hand clapping games to develop rhythm (check lyrics to ensure appropriateness!). 
Action Music https://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/curriculum 
-links/music/dancing-with-music 
A collection of songs with actions. 
Music ideas – YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiskivw3EZii57vjxaloE3Q?fbclid=IwAR2U-9kib65Xz7s4sfkb7Zj6jOaKAYezp29mwOz5JXHIobwoYjjhRc__tG0  Primary Music activities Kate Picken 
Drama Resource https://dramaresource.com/ Drama games, ideas and activities. 
Drama Toolkit https://www.dramatoolkit.co.uk/ Lots of drama games and other ideas. 
Beat by Beat Press http://www.bbbpress.com/dramagames/ More fun drama games and activities. 
Scholastic Drama tips https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school- success/learning-toolkit-blog/drama-activities- 
to-add-to-our-parent-toolkit.html 
Tips for drama at home. 
Kids Art Hub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SufcvrpArqA  This is a fantastic step by step guide to drawing and it also supports talking and listening skills as well as motor-skills. 

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