About the Pablo Picasso Project

See step-by-step PIA instructions >>

Presentation Script and Resources

You can use these resources to prepare the presentation part of the project. PowerPoint presentations and handouts are optional, but the kids usually love talking about examples of the artist’s work.

• Picasso Prezi
• Presentation Script
• Video of Picasso drawing (The kids love seeing the actual artist himself drawing a picture.)

Art Project Ideas

Here are some ideas for projects that can be done for this artist. Feel free to look for other projects or create your own! The only requirement is that it is related to the selected artist. Please do not use classroom supplies! Check to red cabinet near the gym for supplies (code: 1435). Bring a completed example of the project and break the project into steps.

• Step-by-step instructions
• Original website: Picasso Faces

Additional Resources

• Picasso teacher handout (optional)
• Picasso video for kids
• wiki Picasso
• pablopicasso.org
• Art Institute of Chicago Picasso collection
• 10 Picasso Projects

Tips from Teachers

• Focus – Ask students to raise their hands for questions. If students start talking, raise your hand with a zero, which asks them to remain silent (at a level zero). Some teachers may have a classroom bell or a countdown system (3, 2, 1) to ask students to refocus.
• Project your voice – Students respond well to strong and confident voices! Make sure all students can hear you. Wait for them to stop chatting if they are talking, so that you don’t have to speak over them.
• Make it fun! – Find one or two interesting stories about the artist to pique their interest!
• Model each step of the project – Break the project into steps and do one step at a time so that the kids can follow you. Bring visuals of the project at various stages or demonstrate with the kids so that they can see the steps. There are some completed samples of projects in the PIA closet.
• Directions – Write directions on the board to help students who may have forgotten their next step.
• Supplies – Don’t hand out supplies before giving directions!! Students will lose focus and want to start once the supplies are handed out.
• Plan the time – Try to plan how long the activity will take and make sure to bring a “just in case” idea if you finish early. For example, printing out some coloring sheets printed out relating to the artist.