Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) · Art & design

Sketchbooks

Pupils use sketchbooks as a working tool to develop observational studies, experiment with materials, record ideas, annotate intentions and plan projects, learning how to curate pages, sequence development and reflect on progress. They practise quick studies, sustained pieces, sampling, testing techniques and critical evaluation to build a portfolio of work that informs final outcomes.

Below: 4 posters and 6 worksheets for teaching it at KS3. Open any of them in the Learnmix studio to make it your own, or download and print.