Inside this 9-section printable PDF/Word pack, you’ll find everything you need to teach a polished, ready-to-go unit with zero extra planning:
Step-by-step teacher instructions across 4 full sessions

Techniques explained — joining, balance, and surface finishing, written for non-specialists

Real found-object artist references (Rauschenberg, El Anatsui, and more) to spark discussion

SEN/additional needs differentiation table with practical adaptations

Extension tasks for early finishers

Pupil planning sheet, reflection & artist statement sheet, and self-assessment sheet

Teacher assessment rubric with comment and target-setting space

A printable send-home slip to collect recyclable donations from families
Perfect for elementary art teachers, home school parents, after-school clubs, and substitute-ready lesson banks. Just print, gather your recyclables, and go — no prep, no guesswork.
Instant digital download — print at home or school

Formatted for easy classroom use

A great way to teach sustainability and creative reuse alongside core art skills