Dyslexia-Friendly Worksheets

Make Art Worksheets Clearer and Easier to Use

Dyslexia-Friendly Worksheets is a free classroom resource designed to support dyslexic students and other learners who benefit from clearer layouts, readable typography and carefully organised instructions. The adaptable sheets reduce unnecessary visual clutter while maintaining meaningful GCSE and A Level Art & Design challenge.

Dyslexia-friendly Art worksheets for GCSE and A Level students

Free for classroom and educational use. Please retain the copyright notice included in each file.

What is Included?

This resource provides adaptable Art & Design worksheets with clearer visual organisation, accessible spacing and manageable instructions. Teachers can use the sheets as supplied or edit them to match particular projects, classroom routines and individual learning needs.

The resource includes:

  • Clear layouts with reduced unnecessary visual clutter
  • Readable typography and consistent visual organisation
  • Short, manageable instructions presented in logical stages
  • Space for students to record ideas without overcrowding
  • Adaptable activities for different projects and ability levels
  • Print-ready PDF and editable Word versions

How to Use the Dyslexia-Friendly Art Worksheets

Introduce each worksheet verbally and allow students time to become familiar with its layout before beginning the task. Select only the sections needed for the lesson and adapt the editable version where different wording, spacing or levels of support would make the activity more accessible.

  • Explain the worksheet’s structure before students begin working.
  • Break longer activities into shorter, clearly identified stages.
  • Provide printed or digital copies according to individual preference.
  • Allow students to highlight, annotate or cover sections not currently needed.
  • Adapt vocabulary and instructions without reducing the creative challenge.
  • Review the support with students and adjust it in response to their needs.

Suitable for GCSE and A Level Art & Design

The worksheets can support Fine Art, Photography and Graphic Communication students across different examination boards. They may be particularly useful for dyslexic learners, students with literacy difficulties and others who benefit from clear language, predictable layouts and reduced visual clutter.

Classroom Use and Copyright

This resource may be printed, edited and used with students within your own school, college or educational setting. It must not be sold, repackaged, uploaded to another website, shared publicly or distributed commercially. Copyright remains with Portfolio to A Star and Ian Bradbury.