Bring prehistory to life in your classroom with our Cave Painting Resource Pack – the perfect hands-on introduction to the Stone Age to Iron Age topic. This engaging, curriculum-linked pack combines practical art activities with historical understanding, helping pupils connect deeply with early human life while developing creative skills.
Inside, you’ll find clear teacher notes and step-by-step guides for creating authentic-looking cave art. Pupils will learn how to make their own paints from safe, natural ingredients such as egg yolk, vegetable oil and chalk, and craft Stone Age-inspired paintbrushes using twigs, hair, and dried grass. They’ll also discover how to replicate stone surfaces with simple classroom materials, before experimenting with real prehistoric techniques such as stencilling and blowing paint through reeds or straws.
The pack also includes inspiration and subject images, from ancient animal depictions to traditional shapes and outlines, encouraging children to study and mimic the art of our ancestors. By recreating these images, they’ll gain an appreciation of the importance of cave paintings in Stone Age culture, such as their role in hunting rituals and storytelling.
This activity not only enriches history lessons but also develops fine motor skills, observation, and creativity. It’s ideal for cross-curricular links between history, art, and science, and offers opportunities for both individual and collaborative projects.
Perfect for KS2 history, this downloadable teaching resource saves you preparation time and ensures your pupils experience an immersive, memorable learning journey.