I love self-portraits. It always amazes me how much each child's personality comes out in their drawings. I constantly have parents asking me, did my child draw that?! The answer is yes! With the right directions/facilitation you can help each child do their best. I love the results of this project and it's simpler then it looks. This project usually takes us about two days. I begin by giving the child a blank piece of paper. (I use white card stock Then I ask each child to think about what…

There are so many ways to approach self-portraits with children: observation, inspired by a particular artist, symbols of interests and activities, the list goes on. This time, I wanted to create an engaging, multi media

Self-portraits are a fantastic way for children to explore their sense of self and build their self-identity. I love doing self portraits at the beginning of the year with my class when we are…

Making self-portraits can be fun, memorable, and simple! Plus, toddlers and preschoolers learn about famous artists (like Monet and Picasso) in the process!

Lindsay Smith on Instagram: "✨Silhouette Self Portraits✨ Every year on the first day of school we do school interviews and write down favorite things all about them. I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be way more fun to turn our interviews into an art project! I love how they turned out! 😍 HOW TO: 🔦Tape a large piece of white paper to the wall and have your child sit next to it. Hold or set up a flash light (bigger one than mine will work better 😆) on the other side of…

Are you searching for a fun and educational activity to engage your kindergarteners? Look no further than the self-portrait kindergarten worksheet! Designed to foster creativity and self-expression, this worksheet encourages children to explore their identity and create a unique representation of themselves. With a focus on developing fine motor skills and understanding emotions, this worksheet is perfect for young learners who are eager to learn about themselves and the world around them.

There are so many ways to approach self-portraits with children: observation, inspired by a particular artist, symbols of interests and activities, the list goes on. This time, I wanted to create an engaging, multi media

Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.

Fun art project for back to school or an all about me unit. Body tracing self portrait! #watercolors #watercolorsforkids #kidsactivities #artforkids

As a parent or teacher of young children, it’s important to provide opportunities for self-expression and creativity. Here are ten engaging self-portrait activities that your preschoolers will love!