Self-Portrait Art Lessons for Kids
Self-portraits are such a sweet way to get to know your students, and for kids to see themselves as artists. These portrait lessons go from simple all-about-me pages for little ones to Picasso-style cubist faces for older kids.
My favorite lessons for this
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range for that lesson.
Cartooning Selfie Self PortraitGrades 4 to 7See the lesson
Picasso Portrait Art and WriteGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Picasso Cubism Self Portrait LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
All About Me Self PortraitGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
End Of Year Graduation Art ProjectGrades K to 3See the lesson
Back to School About Me Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lesson
Basquiat Art ProjectGrades K to 3See the lesson
Back to School Art LessonGrades 3 to 6See the lessonFree ideas from my blog
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Questions teachers and parents ask me
When should kids draw self-portraits?
Back to school is a favorite, and doing another one at the end of the year shows kids how much they’ve grown.
How do I help kids draw faces?
Start with simple face proportions: eyes halfway down the head, then the nose and mouth below. A mirror helps a lot.
What if a child says they can’t draw themselves?
Remind them a portrait doesn’t need to look like a photo. Their colors, patterns and choices tell us who they are.
What ages are these for?
There are portrait lessons from kindergarten through middle school. Each one lists its grade range.
Video lessons to try
Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.
Want it all planned for you?
The Artastic Collective is my full art curriculum, with lessons, videos and printables for the whole school year. Come take a peek!
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