Lesson Idea | Art Appreciation for Grade 2

This Grade 2 art appreciation lesson is designed to help students understand and enjoy different styles of art by observing works from famous artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Through activities such as a classroom gallery walk and creating their own artwork, students explore how to express their thoughts and feelings about what they see. The lesson encourages participation in discussions, personal expression through art, and reflection on the experience. It is ideal for second-grade students and includes materials like art prints, drawing tools, and paint supplies, all within a one-hour session.

Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
• National Core Arts Standards (NCAS): Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting.