These art lessons, inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo, benefit young children by encouraging self-expression, creativity, and confidence. Her use of bold colours and symbolism sparks imagination and helps children explore their emotions through art. Kahlo’s life story teaches resilience and the power of turning challenges into creativity. Her deep ties to Mexican culture also introduce children to diverse perspectives, fostering cultural awareness.
These 8 lessons cover activities involving pencil and oil pastel drawing, painting, 3-D modelling, and collage work.
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Frida Kahlo (1) – Self portrait with pets.
Paint a self portrait with your favourite animals around you. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Explore who they are by representing themselves visually, considering how they look and what matters to them. Learn to communicate feelings, thoughts, and personality through their chosen facial expressions and the animals they […]
Frida Kahlo (2) – Fruit collage.
Create a joyful and tactile collage using painted and decorative papers. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn what a still life is and how Kahlo used everyday objects like fruit to create bold, symbolic work. Experiment with bright, expressive colours and patterns, developing an eye for visual interest […]
Frida Kahlo (3) – Retablo design.
Design and create your own Mexican inspired Retablo. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Learn what a ‘retablo’ is – a small devotional artwork often painted on tin – and explore it’s significance in Mexican folk art and Kahlo’s visual language. Reflect on their personal identity and that of […]
Frida Kahlo (4) – Design & create a Nicho box.
Decorate a container to create a personalised 3-D display box. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Explore and express who they are, what they value, and what makes them unique through visual storytelling. Learn how to represent feelings, memories, and personality using symbolic colours and images. Experiment with a […]
Frida Kahlo (5) – Parrot oil pastel drawing.
Draw and colour a parrot using oil pastels. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Practice observing shapes, proportions, and features of a parrot, helping them improve their drawing accuracy and attention to detail. Explore how to blend, layer, and add texture using oil pastels-learning about colour mixing, pressure control, […]
Frida Kahlo (6) – Flowers in a vase painting.
Observational drawing and painting of flowers in a vase. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Practice looking closely at shapes, lines, and details of flowers and vases, improving their ability to draw what they see. Learn how to arrange elements within the space of a page to create a […]
Frida Kahlo (7) – Oil pastel fruit drawing.
Observational drawing of chosen fruits. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Develop their ability to carefully observe shape, texture, shadows, and details, improving their accuracy and focus. Learn how to show 3-dimensional form using light, shadow, and contour lines-essential skills for realism in art. Learn how to layer, blend, […]
Frida Kahlo (8) – Framed self- portrait.
Create your own self-portrait and add a colourful frame. What will my children learn? During this lesson your children will – Develop self-awareness and confidence, whilst reflecting on who they are, how they look, feel, and see themselves. Improve their ability to notice and draw facial features, proportions, and expressions while learning how to represent […]