The Arts Teaching Resources
Inspire creativity with visual arts projects, music activities, drama games and dance resources for primary classrooms.
63 resources availableThe Arts develop creativity, self-expression and critical thinking. Our collection includes visual arts projects, music lessons, drama warm-ups and scripts, dance choreography guides and media arts activities. Find resources that integrate the arts across the curriculum and support the Australian Curriculum arts strands.
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About The Arts Resources
The Arts teaching resources encompass Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts — five rich disciplines that give Australian primary students powerful ways to create, communicate, and respond to the world around them. High-quality arts resources help classroom teachers deliver meaningful arts experiences even without specialist training, supporting creativity and expression across all year levels.
TeachBuySell offers a growing collection of Arts resources created by Australian teachers who are passionate about creative education. Browse visual arts projects that use accessible materials, drama warm-up and performance activities, music listening and creating tasks, and media arts projects that connect to digital technologies. Many resources include step-by-step instructions, rubrics, and display materials to showcase student work.
The Arts learning area connects naturally to other curriculum areas: storytelling through drama and writing, mathematical patterns in music and visual design, and cultural exploration through HASS and the arts of different communities. Resources that draw out these connections help teachers plan rich integrated units. Whether you are celebrating Book Week with a drama activity, exploring Indigenous art forms for NAIDOC Week, or building a visual arts portfolio across the year, you will find inspiration in our Arts collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What arts disciplines are covered in TeachBuySell resources?
Our Arts resources cover all five disciplines of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts — Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts. You will find resources for individual disciplines as well as integrated arts projects.
Are these resources suitable for classroom generalist teachers, not just arts specialists?
Yes. Most of our Arts resources are designed to be used by classroom generalist teachers without specialist arts training. Instructions are clear, materials are readily available, and no prior arts expertise is required.
Can I find Arts resources linked to specific themes or events?
Absolutely. Many Arts resources are tied to seasonal events (Christmas, Easter, Book Week), cultural celebrations (NAIDOC Week, Harmony Week), or cross-curricular themes that make them easy to integrate into your broader teaching program.
Are there resources for displaying student artwork in the classroom?
Yes. Many listings include display templates, artist statement scaffolds, and instructions for presenting finished work — perfect for classroom galleries or school exhibitions.
Do Arts resources include assessment rubrics?
Many of our Arts resources include assessment rubrics or checklists aligned to Australian Curriculum achievement standards. Check individual listing descriptions to confirm what assessment tools are included.