Elementary and Middle School Art Lessons about Black Artists
In my search for art sub plans that could be taught for Black History Month, I found 15 that I think would work really well. Some are written out as lesson plans; some are art lessons via video, and some are biographies that would be great starting points for a lesson."Caldecott winning author and illustrator, Javaka Steptoe, reads his book, "Radiant Child: Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat." Click here to see this video: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Check out this video by clicking here: Becoming an Artist: Yinka Shonibare by Tate KidsYinka Shonibare @Tate Kids
Black History Icons - Group Drawing Project @WCPO9. Click here: Group Drawing Project
Art Bytes for Kids: Kehinde Wiley @Detroit Institute of Arts. Click here to see this video: Kehinde Wiley
Meet Hip Hop's Favorite Artist: Kehinde Wiley @ CNN. Click here to see this video:
Black History Month Art Projects - Art by Black Artists
I always like teaching art history as a part of my regular art lessons, so teaching black artists during Black History Month is a no brainer. Here are some fully prepared lesson plans in my TPT shop. They were created with an art sub in mind but could be taught by anyone.
Nick Cave - Art Sub Lesson @TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
This lesson includes many photos of Nick Caves's wonderful "soundsuits"; sample student drawings; a sample pattern sheet; templates for those who need it; a teacher script including directions, questions, and information about each slide. This could be taught by anyone.
Reggie Laurent - Art Sub Lesson @TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
This no-prep lesson was written so that it could be taught by art subs, but it could also be taught by art teachers, classroom teachers, and homeschool parents. Key topics include abstract art, organic, shapes, geometric shapes, and the art of Reggie Laurent. The materials needed are simple: paper and either crayon or marker. All directions for teachers and students are included.
Faith Ringgold - Art Lesson @TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
This kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade art lesson is based on Faith Ringgold's, Tar Beach, which is a great read for Black History Month. (The book is not included.) This lesson uses simple materials; pencil, paper, and crayons. It can be taught by anyone, as it is fully scripted. It includes questions and directions too. This is aimed at primary-aged students.
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Black History Month Art Lessons from Museums
Aaron Douglas @The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
The museum has two lessons based on the silhouette art of Aaron Douglas. They have a lesson for elementary students plus included one for preschoolers! (That's a rarity!) Also, they provide a video on the artist.
You will find all three things here: Aaron Douglas Inspired Silhouette
Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Alma Thomas @The National Gallery of Art
This is a nice resource from the National Gallery of Art. It has lesson plans for all ages as well as downloadable materials. It includes lessons on Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Alma Thomas. (Some of the lessons are presented as painting lessons but could be adapted for drawing. If you are leaving a lesson for a sub, you RARELY would want to leave a painting lesson!!!)
Here is a link to Art Tales - Pre-K resource which is a pdf with visuals and detailed lesson plans.
I always like teaching art history as a part of my regular art lessons, so teaching black artists during Black History Month is a no brainer. Here are some fully prepared lesson plans in my TPT shop. They were created with an art sub in mind but could be taught by anyone.
Nick Cave - Art Sub Lesson @TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
This lesson includes many photos of Nick Caves's wonderful "soundsuits"; sample student drawings; a sample pattern sheet; templates for those who need it; a teacher script including directions, questions, and information about each slide. This could be taught by anyone.
Reggie Laurent - Art Sub Lesson @TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
This no-prep lesson was written so that it could be taught by art subs, but it could also be taught by art teachers, classroom teachers, and homeschool parents. Key topics include abstract art, organic, shapes, geometric shapes, and the art of Reggie Laurent. The materials needed are simple: paper and either crayon or marker. All directions for teachers and students are included.
Faith Ringgold - Art Lesson @TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
This kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade art lesson is based on Faith Ringgold's, Tar Beach, which is a great read for Black History Month. (The book is not included.) This lesson uses simple materials; pencil, paper, and crayons. It can be taught by anyone, as it is fully scripted. It includes questions and directions too. This is aimed at primary-aged students.
Click here if you want to look at my whole shop: Art Sub Lessons
Black History Month Art Lessons from Museums
Aaron Douglas @The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
The museum has two lessons based on the silhouette art of Aaron Douglas. They have a lesson for elementary students plus included one for preschoolers! (That's a rarity!) Also, they provide a video on the artist.
You will find all three things here: Aaron Douglas Inspired SilhouetteJacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Alma Thomas @The National Gallery of Art
This is a nice resource from the National Gallery of Art. It has lesson plans for all ages as well as downloadable materials. It includes lessons on Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Alma Thomas. (Some of the lessons are presented as painting lessons but could be adapted for drawing. If you are leaving a lesson for a sub, you RARELY would want to leave a painting lesson!!!)
Here is a link to Art Tales - Pre-K resource which is a pdf with visuals and detailed lesson plans.
Alma Woodsey Thomas @The Magnificient Paintbrush
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Video - Black History Month Art Lessons
African Art Patterns for Kids @Traveling Art Room
