Bring the vibrant art of Henri Matisse into your early learning classroom with this Art Smart: Big Ideas for Little Learners lesson. Designed for ages 3 through 1st grade, this ready-to-use resource helps children explore the difference between organic shapes (curvy, natural, freeform) and geometric shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles).
This lesson is completely plug & play—no prior art education experience is needed. Simply open the slideshow, follow the prompts, and let your young artists picture, practice, and play! Be sure to pair with the matching YouTube Video on our channel!
What’s Included:
PDF Slideshow – Easy to open on any device
PPTX Slideshow – Fully editable for customization
Student Worksheets – Hands-on practice identifying and creating shapes
“Let’s Play” Art Activity Instructions – A fun, cut-and-paste collage project inspired by Matisse’s playful style
Perfect For:
✔️ Preschool through 1st grade classrooms
✔️ General educators, substitutes, and parents with no art background
✔️ Quick, engaging lessons that build art skills and creativity
✔️ Introducing kids to important artists in a playful, age-appropriate way
✨ With Art Smart, kids learn through three simple steps: Picture (look at art), Practice (try a new skill), and Play (make their own masterpiece).
Bring the vibrant art of Henri Matisse into your early learning classroom with this Art Smart: Big Ideas for Little Learners lesson. Designed for ages 3 through 1st grade, this ready-to-use resource helps children explore the difference between organic shapes (curvy, natural, freeform) and geometric shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles).
This lesson is completely plug & play—no prior art education experience is needed. Simply open the slideshow, follow the prompts, and let your young artists picture, practice, and play! Be sure to pair with the matching YouTube Video on our channel!
What’s Included:
PDF Slideshow – Easy to open on any device
PPTX Slideshow – Fully editable for customization
Student Worksheets – Hands-on practice identifying and creating shapes
“Let’s Play” Art Activity Instructions – A fun, cut-and-paste collage project inspired by Matisse’s playful style
Perfect For:
✔️ Preschool through 1st grade classrooms
✔️ General educators, substitutes, and parents with no art background
✔️ Quick, engaging lessons that build art skills and creativity
✔️ Introducing kids to important artists in a playful, age-appropriate way
✨ With Art Smart, kids learn through three simple steps: Picture (look at art), Practice (try a new skill), and Play (make their own masterpiece).
