Creative Arts Circles is an initiative that unites passionate arts educators to create inspiring, high-quality units of work for primary school arts classrooms. Through collaborative writing circles, teachers share their expertise to develop engaging and inclusive resources that spark imagination, nurture artistic skills, and empower educators to deliver meaningful arts experiences. Covering the full range of the arts—dance, drama, media arts, music, and visual arts—these units are freely available for download, providing valuable resources for schools, teachers, and communities around the world.

More than a repository of resources, Creative Arts Circles is a dynamic space where conversation, education, and creativity converge to inspire growth and collaboration. It is designed to support both professional learning and artistic exploration, offering opportunities for skill development, innovation, and the building of supportive relationships among educators. At its core, Creative Arts Circles is a thriving community of practice—a place where teachers and practitioners engage in meaningful dialogue about the creative process, share collective knowledge, and draw on diverse experiences. This collaborative exchange generates fresh ideas and approaches that lead to innovative pedagogy, ultimately fostering student success, achievement, and a deeper appreciation of the arts in primary education.

Grounded in research, Creative Arts Circles goes beyond resource creation to advance arts education. Data collected during the development and classroom implementation of units informs academic studies and strengthens best practice, ensuring that the initiative remains both innovative and evidence-based. By joining our Circle, you can enrich your teaching practice by downloading and using our free units, or you can take part in a writing circle to collaborate with fellow educators in developing new resources. In doing so, you become part of a vibrant international network dedicated to shaping the future of arts education.