Our Year in Colour is a complete, print-and-go KS2 art lesson plan for Years 3–6 that brings every child’s creativity together into one spectacular class mosaic. Each pupil designs and decorates their own illustrated tile, and when they’re combined, the result is a vibrant, meaningful display that stops everyone in the corridor.

What’s included in this download:
Full Teacher Lesson Plan — everything you need from set-up to gallery walk, including:

Lesson overview, objectives & National Curriculum links
Complete materials list (per child & shared class resources)
Teacher preparation checklist
9 clear, colour-coded step-by-step instructions
Plenary discussion questions
Display tips & title suggestions

SEN & Differentiation Guidance — practical, ready-to-use adaptations including pre-drawn tile frames, image prompt ideas, motor-friendly alternatives, and scribed memory sheet options.
Extension Tasks for Early Finishers — second tile ideas, banner design, artist statements, research challenges and poetry prompts
Pupil Memory Sheet — a beautiful, printable keepsake page where children write and draw their favourite school year memories, with 8 guided prompts and a large drawing space. Perfect to take home or display alongside their tile.

This resource is ideal for:

End of year art lessons
Transition week activities
Last week of term projects
Mixed-ability KS2 classes (up to 35 pupils)
Supply teachers needing a ready-to-go session