Learn & Create
Practical guides and free resources for teaching art with children.
All our classes are process-led, low prep and built from real classroom experience.
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Our most loved freebie — and for good reason. A simple, reliable no-cook playdough recipe designed for little hands and big imaginations. We use this recipe we use again and again in Art Room 109 sessions, and now you can make it at home or in your classroom too.
Soft, stretchy and long-lasting, this playdough comes together in minutes with simple ingredients you likely already have in the cupboard. No cooking, no fuss — just brilliant sensory play.
Perfect for toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary school children. Great for open-ended play, fine motor skill development and creative exploration.
What's included: A single-page printable PDF with the full recipe, ingredient quantities and a few tips for getting the best results.
Free to download - no sign up required.
A free colouring sheet featuring Art Room 109’s original illustration of the dramatic wave at Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara.
Download, print and colour. Works with pencils, markers, watercolour - whatever you have to hand. A lovely quiet activity for home or the classroom.
What's included: A single A4 printable PDF — print as many copies as you need.
Free to download — no sign up required.
A peek inside the real-life art and play setup we use at home and everything you need to recreate it yourself.
This free guide covers the exact IKEA pieces we use, our favourite art supplies for toddlers and older children, how we organise everything and 10 practical tips for keeping the area tidy and inviting. Built around the idea that simple, accessible materials go a long way.
Works beautifully as a home art station, classroom setup or playroom refresh.
What's included: A 10-page printable PDF with IKEA product links, supply lists by age, organisation tips and real photos of the setup in action.
Free to download - no sign up required.
