Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to explore the life and art of Frida Kahlo and create their own Frida-inspired artwork.

Materials and Prep

• White paper or canvas
• Coloring materials (crayons, colored pencils, or markers)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Printouts or pictures of Frida Kahlo's artwork
• Optional: Books about Frida Kahlo

Activities

1. Introduction to Frida Kahlo

   Show the student pictures of Frida Kahlo's artwork and briefly explain who she was. Discuss some of the elements in her paintings, such as vibrant colors, self-portraits, and symbolism.

2. Create a Self-Portrait

   Encourage the student to create their own self-portrait using the coloring materials. Remind them to include details that represent themselves, just like Frida Kahlo did in her paintings.

3. Cut and Collage

   Print out or provide pictures of Frida Kahlo's artwork. Guide the student to cut out different elements from the prints and create a collage on a separate sheet of paper or canvas. They can arrange the cutouts in a way that tells a story or expresses their feelings.

4. Share and Discuss

   Allow the student to share their artwork with you. Ask them to explain their choices and what they like about their creation. Discuss the emotions or messages they tried to convey, just like Frida Kahlo did in her art.

Talking Points

• "Frida Kahlo was a famous artist from Mexico. She loved to paint self-portraits, which are pictures of herself."
• "Her paintings are very colorful and show many different emotions."
• "Frida Kahlo often included symbols in her paintings, like animals and plants, to represent different things."
• "Today, we are going to create our own self-portraits, just like Frida Kahlo did."
• "After we finish our self-portraits, we will cut out different elements from pictures of Frida Kahlo's artwork and create a collage."
• "When we are done, we will share our artwork and talk about what we like about it and what it represents."