Monet was known for his “plein air” paintings. Plein Air is french for “in the open air” and represents when an artist sketches or paints outdoors, as opposed to in a studio. Creating outdoors was possible by the invention of painting tubes and helped the artist record accurate impressions of a changing moment. My younger students were absolutely amazed by the process of creating reflections in their paintings.
This project recreates the beautiful reflections and colors seen in Monet’s paintings of morning light along the Seine River. This process oriented project develops the understanding of reflection while having children experiment with tempera paints and brushes. Basic materials and a simple process helped my mini artists feel successful and proud of their masterpieces.
Included in this 19-page digital lesson plan:
Step by Step full-color photo tutorials from the lesson
Vocabulary and learning objectives
Supplies needed for project
I Can statements
National Core Art Standards checklist
Reproducible Artist Statement
Reproducible coloring sheet for early finishers
11″ x 17″ poster
This project requires two to three, 40-minute art sessions.
Grab a paintbrush and Create!
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