This unit has been fully revised for 2026
Sequence of Learning for Teachers
In this unit of work children are introduced to the work of the famous French artist, Claude Monet. In learning about his paintings of his garden at Giverny they extend their knowledge and skills in using a wider range of media and techniques to create art. This units serves as an introduction to the genre of landscape art and the impressionist style of painting.
This knowledge, skills and understanding is delivered through the following convergent task sessions:
Session 1: Swirling, patterned water
Session 2: Garden at Giverny
Session 3: Monet out and about
Session 4: The Japanese Bridge
Creative Outcome (Divergent task) – Giverny Diorama
The unit of work completes with the creative outcome (divergent task) activity that can be delivered over two or more sessions. These sessions can also be used for children to complete activities from sessions 1-4. For the creative outcome children work in small groups to create a collaborative diorama of the Japanese Garden at Giverny.
The creative outcome activity provides an opportunity for children to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding from previous sessions in this unit of work. Through the creative outcome children will develop their creativity and understanding of the creative process by combining their imagination with the knowledge they have acquired.
Each Unit of work consists of:
• Comprehensive medium-term planning that details the learning journey, resources, vocabulary development and links to online learning.
• Separate lesson presentations for each teaching session.
• Additional presentations linked to learning within the unit.
• Photocopiable resources to support teaching within the unit.
• Advice on challenge and support in art and design.
• Assessment statements: Keeping up with the curriculum.