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Henri’s Scissors: An interdisciplinary art project inspired by Henri Matisse.
Bring art, literacy, and social-emotional learning together in one meaningful classroom experience. This three-week project introduces young students to the inspiring story of Henri Matisse and invites them to explore creativity through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on art making.
Designed for Kindergarten and early primary students (around age 6), this project is based on the picture book Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter and guides children through the life of the artist who discovered a new way to create when illness prevented him from painting. Through this narrative, students learn that creativity can adapt and continue even when circumstances change.
The project integrates art, literacy, and emotional development. Students listen to and discuss a story, expand their vocabulary, and express ideas through drawing and simple writing. At the same time, they explore color, shape, and composition while developing fine motor skills through cutting and collage. The activities also support conversations about perseverance, courage, and resilience.
Over the course of three weeks, students move through three stages:
Week 1 – Meet Henri
Students are introduced to Henri Matisse through a read-aloud, discussion questions, vocabulary exploration, and a classroom gallery walk of his artwork. They begin preparing painted papers that will later become their cut-out materials.
Week 2 – Draw with Scissors
Children create their own Matisse-inspired art. They practice scissor skills, design a personal “Paper Garden,” and collaborate on a large class mural inspired by Matisse’s studio process.
Week 3 – Share and Celebrate
Students reflect on their creative process, revisit the story with deeper understanding, and present their artwork in a classroom gallery experience that can include families.
This resource includes:
• A complete 3-week project plan with daily activity suggestions.
• Discussion prompts and essential questions for literacy development.
• Art activities inspired by Matisse’s cut-out technique.
• Student worksheets for sequencing, reflection, and artist statements.
• Assessment ideas and differentiation strategies.
• A teacher quick-reference overview for easy planning.
The project requires simple classroom materials such as colored paper, paint, scissors, glue, and cardstock, making it easy to implement in most early childhood classrooms.
This resource works well for:
• Art-integrated classrooms.
• Early elementary art lessons.
• Project-based learning units.
• SEL-focused activities about perseverance and creativity.
By the end of the project, students not only understand the story of Henri Matisse but also experience what it means to create, adapt, and express themselves as young artists.
$5.000,00
Henri’s Scissors: An interdisciplinary art project inspired by Henri Matisse.
Bring art, literacy, and social-emotional learning together in one meaningful classroom experience. This three-week project introduces young students to the inspiring story of Henri Matisse and invites them to explore creativity through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on art making.
Designed for Kindergarten and early primary students (around age 6), this project is based on the picture book Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter and guides children through the life of the artist who discovered a new way to create when illness prevented him from painting. Through this narrative, students learn that creativity can adapt and continue even when circumstances change.
The project integrates art, literacy, and emotional development. Students listen to and discuss a story, expand their vocabulary, and express ideas through drawing and simple writing. At the same time, they explore color, shape, and composition while developing fine motor skills through cutting and collage. The activities also support conversations about perseverance, courage, and resilience.
Over the course of three weeks, students move through three stages:
Week 1 – Meet Henri
Students are introduced to Henri Matisse through a read-aloud, discussion questions, vocabulary exploration, and a classroom gallery walk of his artwork. They begin preparing painted papers that will later become their cut-out materials.
Week 2 – Draw with Scissors
Children create their own Matisse-inspired art. They practice scissor skills, design a personal “Paper Garden,” and collaborate on a large class mural inspired by Matisse’s studio process.
Week 3 – Share and Celebrate
Students reflect on their creative process, revisit the story with deeper understanding, and present their artwork in a classroom gallery experience that can include families.
This resource includes:
• A complete 3-week project plan with daily activity suggestions.
• Discussion prompts and essential questions for literacy development.
• Art activities inspired by Matisse’s cut-out technique.
• Student worksheets for sequencing, reflection, and artist statements.
• Assessment ideas and differentiation strategies.
• A teacher quick-reference overview for easy planning.
The project requires simple classroom materials such as colored paper, paint, scissors, glue, and cardstock, making it easy to implement in most early childhood classrooms.
This resource works well for:
• Art-integrated classrooms.
• Early elementary art lessons.
• Project-based learning units.
• SEL-focused activities about perseverance and creativity.
By the end of the project, students not only understand the story of Henri Matisse but also experience what it means to create, adapt, and express themselves as young artists.
