A simple and easy to follow art lesson based on Henri Matisse. No art experience required.

What’s Inside This Pack?
Henri Matisse Fact sheet — A beautifully designed, pupil-friendly fact sheet covering Matisse’s life, his famous cut-out technique, key artworks, and discussion prompts to spark conversation
Step-by-Step Teacher Instructions — Clear, easy-to-follow guidance that walks you through every stage of the lesson, including suggested things to say to pupils — no art knowledge needed!
Visual Vocabulary Cards — Key art terms explained simply with visual support, perfect for display or placing on tables during the lesson
Examples of Henri Matisse’s Work — Carefully selected examples to share with pupils and use as creative inspiration throughout the lesson
SEN Differentiation Strategies — Practical, ready-to-use adaptations for pupils with fine motor difficulties, visual impairment, autism spectrum needs, and cognitive/processing differences
Extension Ideas for Early Finishers — Challenging and creative tasks to keep your most able pupils engaged, including cross-curricular links to English, Maths, History, and PSHE
Teacher Assessment Sheet — A clear, graded rubric (Beginning → Exceeding) with space for observations and next steps, making assessment quick and meaningful
Pupil Self-Assessment Sheet — A child-friendly reflection sheet with a simple rating scale, helping pupils think about their learning and take ownership of their progress

Curriculum & Year Groups

Designed for Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Fully aligned to the National Curriculum for Art & Design
Covers: use of colour, shape, composition, and knowledge of a significant artist
Session length: 60–90 minutes (can be split across two sessions)