This concise introduction to teaching arts subjects in primary schools supports trainee and newly-qualified teachers in their teaching of four core arts subjects: art and design, design and technology, music and physical education. Written around the Professional Standards for QTS, each chapter includes practical guidance on topics such as the National Curriculum, QCA schemes of work, planning, assessment, differentiation and teaching using ICT. Throughout the book, practical tasks highlight important concepts and research summaries provide a concise guide to theoretical principles.