Henri Matisse Collage Game

Ready to liven up your elementary art curriculum with a fun roll a dice drawing project? This Henri Matisse collage game will boost student confidence and creativity. Your classes will appreciate his colorful paper cutout collages of leaves, dancing figures, and squiggles. Moreover, they’ll connect with his personal story about “painting with scissors” from bed.

And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern artists like Henri Matisse.

During this collage art lesson, your class will learn about Fauvism, an art style with strong colors and brushstrokes. And, they’ll learn why Henri Matisse was given the nickname, “wild beasts.” Students will create an abstract collage with organic shapes using the step-by-step guide and PowerPoint.

Plan lessons about contemporary artists and art appreciation in a way that excites them. Finally feel confident in your art curriculum and be organized and prepared to teach art!

What’s Included In My Modern Art Project

Can I be honest with you? Art history can sometimes be boring for kids. There, I said it. Teaching about artists and cultures doesn’t have to be a snoozer, though!

I’ve designed 3 different ways for kids to attempt this Matisse lesson. All will engage kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:

• Roll a dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
• “You Pick” art worksheet for kids to choose their own elements
• Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick elements and you can integrate technology in the art room
• Printable dice template in case you have no dice
• Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
• Drawing practice worksheet, for kids who want to sketch out their ideas
• Henri Matisse Artist biography about the life and work of this French painter, so you don’t need to research
• “Big Ideas” reflection worksheet where students write about their art process
• Art rubric, a self-assessment tool to get students thinking about things like craftsmanship and art project goals
• 8 “I CAN” Statements aligned to the Studio Habits of Mind to use during instruction or post on your bulletin board
• 4 Art exit tickets with quick, thought-provoking prompts
• Art history coloring pages to keep kids inspired by Henri Matisse’s artwork outside of the art room

Ways to Use This Henri Matisse Collage Game

This art project is flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your art room and beyond. It’s great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, early finisher activities, and even for virtual art class or an after-school art club.

You Will Receive

• 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Henri Matisse Art Game)
• 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint
• 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
• Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource

Why You’ll Love It

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I used this with 3rd grade kids in making a Henri Matisse collage. They chose the shapes to create out of paper. This was a great resource to give them a visual reference for their collage- I highly recommend it to art teachers wanting to support students in Matisse-inspired lessons.

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I like this especially for the kids who have trouble thinking of ideas. It also encouraged the students to keep creating shapes to use and then find ways to put them together. A class favorite this year.

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I used this with a group of younger kids online and the activity worked really well. It provided the necessary structure to guide their ideas and also allowed them the opportunity to develop those fine motor skills and coordination.