Teaching resource: Key vocabulary
Vocabulary display – Art and design Y3: Abstract shape and space
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Art and Design, Year 3, Abstract Shape and Space and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display – Art and design Y3: Prehistoric painting
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Art and Design, Year 3, Prehistoric Painting and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display: Map it out
Vocabulary display: Clay houses
Vocabulary display: Life in colour
Vocabulary display: Tell a story
Vocabulary display: Woven wonders
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Art and Design, Year 1 Craft and design: Woven wonders, and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports pupils in confidently describing techniques related to threading, weaving, and fabric-based crafts. The display also reinforces the relationship between art and craft traditions, while introducing terms specific to looms and textiles.
See the full Art and Design: Progression of key vocabulary.
Vocabulary display: Paper play
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Art and Design, Year 1, Sculpture and 3D: Paper play, and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports pupils in articulating their work in sculpture, paper modelling, and 3D design.
See the full Art and Design: Progression of key vocabulary.
