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René Magritte Art Lesson | Surrealism | UK Secondary SEND | Lesson plan, PowerPoint & Worksheets

Bring the fascinating world of René Magritte into your classroom with this highly visual, low-text art lesson designed specifically for UK secondary SEND learners (ages 11–17). Perfect for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and low reading ages, this engaging resource introduces surrealism through discussion, observation and creative art activities.

Students explore how Magritte transformed ordinary objects into extraordinary images before creating their own surreal artwork inspired by his unique style.

The lesson uses clear visuals, structured activities and differentiated opportunities to ensure every learner can participate and achieve success.

This resource includes:
  • Full A4 landscape PowerPoint lesson
  • Lesson title slide
  • Learning objectives slide
  • Starter: Real or Strange? visual discussion activity
  • Simplified Artist Focus information slide
  • Idea Generation activity
  • Main practical activity instructions
  • Plenary reflection slide
  • Magritte-inspired colouring sheets
  • Surreal art examples
  • Lesson plan overview
  • Print-friendly resources
  • Teacher-friendly layout with minimal preparation
Learning objectives
  • Learn who René Magritte was.
  • Recognise features of surreal art.
  • Talk about artwork using simple vocabulary.
  • Generate imaginative ideas.
  • Create an original surreal artwork.
Ideal for
  • UK Secondary SEND
  • KS3 & KS4 SEND
  • Special schools
  • Autism provision
  • Learning support
  • Functional Art
  • ASD, MLD and SLD learners
  • Students with low reading ages
  • Creative arts enrichment

This resource is designed in a clean, modern style with large fonts, uncluttered layouts and engaging visuals to support understanding while remaining age-appropriate for older learners.

Contents: PowerPoint lesson, printable discussion slides, activity sheets, colouring pages and creative art tasks.

Format: PDF / PowerPoint (A4 Landscape)

A fun and accessible introduction to surrealism that encourages imagination, discussion and creativity while supporting communication and independent artistic expression.

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Western Art Through The Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art

Western Art Through the Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art | Complete SEND Art Bundle Take students on an exciting journey through some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries with this highly visual, fully differentiated Western Art Through the Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art bundle. Designed specifically for UK secondary SEND learners, this collection contains five complete, ready-to-teach art lessons inspired by René Magritte, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Banksy and Yayoi Kusama. Each lesson introduces students to a different artistic movement while developing creativity, observation, communication and practical art skills through accessible, engaging activities. Perfect for SEND, SEN, ASD, SLD, MLD, autism, additional learning needs, mixed-ability classes, intervention groups and low-reading-age learners, these resources use clear visuals, simple language and structured activities to make famous artists accessible to all. This bundle includes: René Magritte – Surrealism Andy Warhol – Pop Art Roy Lichtenstein – Pop Art & Comic Art Banksy – Contemporary Street Art Yayoi Kusama – Contemporary Installation Art & Pattern Each lesson includes: Complete lesson PowerPoint Learning objectives and success criteria Artist introduction Key vocabulary Highly visual teaching slides Differentiated practical art activities Printable worksheets Colouring and template activities Plenary and assessment opportunities Ready-to-print classroom resources Ideal for: UK Secondary SEND KS3 and KS4 Special Schools Resource Bases Alternative Provision Autism-friendly classrooms Functional Skills and creative curriculum One-off art lessons Artist studies Cover lessons Art clubs End-of-term activities Key Topics Covered Surrealism Pop Art Street Art Contemporary Art Pattern and Repetition Colour Shape Line Observation Creativity Mixed Media Drawing Painting Printing Design Skills This bundle provides everything needed to deliver engaging, inclusive art lessons while introducing learners to five world-famous artists and the artistic movements that shaped modern Western art. The lessons encourage creativity, confidence and self-expression through practical, achievable activities suitable for a wide range of abilities.

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