Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have learned about famous artists, created your own artwork, and explored different art techniques.

Materials and Prep

• Colorful markers
• Construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Old magazines or newspapers
• Apron or old shirt to protect clothes

No prior knowledge is needed for this lesson, just your creativity and enthusiasm!

Activities

• Art History: Look at pictures of famous artworks by artists like Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. Talk about their styles and what you like about them.
• Collage Creations: Cut out pictures from magazines and newspapers to create a collage on a piece of construction paper. Use your imagination to make a unique artwork!
• Marker Magic: Use colorful markers to draw your favorite animal or scene on another piece of paper. Add details and patterns to make it special.

Talking Points

• Art History: "Let's look at this painting. What colors do you see? How do you think the artist made this picture?"
• Collage Creations: "What kind of story can you create with these pictures? How can you arrange them to tell your story?"
• Marker Magic: "What is your favorite animal? Let's draw it together! How can we make it look happy or funny?"