IB PYP · International Baccalaureate
The Arts — printable resources
Expressing creative ideas and feelings through visual arts, music, drama, movement, and imaginative play.
- Pre-Nursery (early years 1 / EY1) · ages 2-3 · 267
- Nursery (early years 2 / EY2) · ages 3-4 · 764
- KG (early years 3 / EY3) · ages 4-6 · 316
The Arts in the PYP is a powerful transdisciplinary vehicle for children to explore, interpret, and express their feelings and ideas. Our rich collection of creative printables includes imaginative drawing prompts, themed colouring pages, and scissor-ready craft templates. These activities support early art skills and fine motor development, allowing young learners to play, manipulate materials, and express their unique creativity and budding imagination.
Use these visual art and craft printables to inspire child-led inquiry and self-expression. Rather than directing a uniform outcome, use these sheets as open invitations for EY1, EY2, and EY3 children to experiment with mixed media. This approach fosters a culture of play-based inquiry, encouraging children to share the stories behind their creations. It nurtures the caring, open-minded, and creative attributes of the learner profile.
Resources for The Arts
- KG
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
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KG Unit 2 Week 3 — The Earth
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KG Unit 2 Week 4 — Movement: Objects That Move
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KG Unit 2 Week 5 — Space Vehicles and Astronauts
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KG Unit 2 Week 6 — Inventions and Technology
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KG Unit 2 Week 7 — Endangered Species and Conservation
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KG Unit 3 Week 1 — Continents and Oceans
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KG Unit 3 Week 2 — My Country
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KG Unit 3 Week 3 — My Country II
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KG Unit 3 Week 4 — Wonders of the World
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KG Unit 3 Week 5 — Directions
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KG Unit 3 Week 6 — Seasons
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KG Unit 3 Week 7 — Calendar
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KG Unit 4 Week 1 — Self-Expression & Creativity
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KG Unit 4 Week 2 — Communication
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KG Unit 4 Week 3 — Creative Expression
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