Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and appreciate the artwork of Henry Matisse.

Materials and Prep

• Internet access
• Device to access online resources
• Paper
• Coloring materials (crayons, colored pencils, markers)

Activities

1. Start by researching Henry Matisse online. Look for images of his artwork and read about his life as an artist.

2. Choose one of Matisse's famous artworks and print it out or draw a simplified version of it on a piece of paper.

3. Using your coloring materials, try to recreate the artwork in your own style. Don't worry about making it look exactly like the original; focus on using bold colors and simple shapes, just like Matisse did.

4. Once you have finished coloring, compare your artwork with the original. Notice the similarities and differences.

5. Share your artwork with a family member or friend, explaining what you have learned about Henry Matisse and why you appreciate his artwork.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Henry Matisse was an artist who lived a long time ago."
• "He liked to use bright colors and simple shapes in his artwork."
• "We can learn about Matisse by looking at his paintings and reading about his life."
• "Today, we are going to create our own artwork inspired by Matisse."
• "Remember, it's okay if our artwork doesn't look exactly like Matisse's. We are using our own style."
• "After we finish, we can compare our artwork with the original and see what we notice."
• "Let's share our artwork with someone else and tell them what we have learned about Henry Matisse."