Additional Learning Resources for Week 5: Pablo Picasso + Sylvette Series + Sol Felpeto +
Book List:
(scroll down to find the Educational Videos)
Books with * are essential to this weeks adventure.
*Picasso and Minou by P.I. Maltbie
*Just Behave, Pablo Picasso! by Jonah Winter
*Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail by Laurence Anholt
Pablo Picasso by Mike Venezia (read aloud in Spanish)
Paris in the Spring with Picasso by Joan Yolleck
The Three Musicians by Veronique Massenot
Pocket Bios: Pablo Picasso by Al Berenger
Modern Art Movements by Trewin Copplestone
If Picasso Painted a Snowman by Amy and Greg Newbold
If Picasso had a Christmas Tree by Eric Gibbons
Picasso's Trousers by Nicolas Allen
Picasso Loves Shapes by Judiee Lee
100 Pablo Picassos by Violet Lemay
Who Was Pablo Picasso? by True Kelley
When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden - Optional: Read this book and pair up with Adventures in France Week 4, all about Henri Matisse. Dive deeper into the art comparisons between these two amazing artists who lived in France at the same time.
Art Supplies:
Art paper, canvas boards, etc
Watercolor paints, acrylic paints, markers
optional additions: clay, wire, soap, recycled materials
In the Kitchen:
Eggs, Sugar, Cornstarch, Food coloring, salt, cream of tarter, vanilla
unsalted butter, confectioners sugar, salt, sanding sugar
Next Stop: Pablo Picasso & Abstract Art
This week we will learn about one of the Modern Masters, Pablo Picasso, who lived in France and painted some of the most amazing abstract works of art in the world. We will learn about the new style of art he created, called Cubism, and create our own Cubist self-portraits. We will also create art inspired by the blue things found in nature while learning about his "Blue Period”, plus the many works of “A Girl with a Pony Tail” and make Abstract French Meringues inspired by the style of the art he made.
“Every child is an artist.” ~ Picasso
We have included many wonderful children's books about Picasso for you to enjoy this week, plus an additional lesson, project and recipe all about an artist who is also inspired by Picasso! Color in France and Spain on your Europe map today, as Picasso lived in both countries.
List of what you will learn in this Adventure:
Artist Spotlight #1: Pablo Picasso
Cubism Self-Portrait with Art Appreciation to go along with it
Sylvette Art Appreciation, Lesson and Inspired Series of Art Project.
Artist Spotlight #2: Sol Felpeto, Abstract Artist from Spain with Art Appreciation
Picasso Pet Art
Recipes: Easy Abstract French Meringues and French Sable Cookies
Educational Videos About Picasso
These videos have been found online, watched and vetted by our curriculum creation team. Use them for inspiration with your teaching, and learning all about Picasso, along with our Art Projects and tutorials included in this week’s Adventure.
I loved these videos of Picasso painting pictures on glass. This would also make a wonderful extension activity.
He also did this type of artwork with light, “ Writing with Light” or “ Light Graffiti”
More about the Series of Art work created About Sylvette:
Watch Sol Felpeto at work in her home art studio with her cat:
French Recipes:
We have included two traditional French recipes for you to enjoy this week, which compliment our lessons and topics learned. Find videos below to help inspire you while learning how to make your own Easy Abstract French Meringues and French Sable Cookies, in animal shapes.
If you want to create a Circus Rainbow Meringue, check out this method:
Congratulations! You have completed the 5th Week of our Adventures in France, Level 1 Series!
Tag us on Instagram with your masterpieces, and come join our FB groups to share:
Stay tuned for Week 6, in Level 2!
You may like to check out our other Adventures in our shop here. Stay tuned for more Adventures in Great Britain, and Novel Study of Wind in the Willows, plus more in our Scandinavian Series!
Other Artist Spotlights you may like:
Continue your #readpaintcook journey with our fifth Adventure in Italy with the Build Your Masterpiece Class, all about Michelangelo!
This is the first of many Artist Studies and the perfect place to start when introducing sculptures to kids! Learn about Michelangelo and three of his most famous works of art; The Statue of David and Atlas the Unfinished Sculpture in Florence, and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, as well as learn about Fresco Painting, and carving a masterpiece. Enjoy learning about the Renaissance, and its sculptures and paintings with hands-on art projects that make learning connections to history, artist, and geography. Bring in art appreciation into your homeschool for kids ages 3 to 13 and beyond with our Letter Coloring Pages, Tracing Pages, Worksheets, Poetry, Original Coloring Pages, and our Additional Learning Resources via QR codes to scan while teaching, to bring Michelangelo and his artworks to life for your kids. Finish this special Artist Study off with a delicious and fun Italian Chocolate Chip Recipe, which is a mix between a butter cookie and biscuit, plus more, with our 46-page PDF bite-sized adventure for ages 3 to 13 and beyond.
What’s included:
5 Lesson Plans; M is for Michelangelo, D is for David, A is for Atlas, F is for Fresco, C is for Chocolate Chips
Book Lists for all topics, plus YouTube video links via QR Codes with as many read aloud’s as we can find for you to enjoy on the go
5 coloring pages; Michelangelo, David, Atlas, Counting Chocolate Chips 1-10
5 letter pages for PreK-grade 2
5 worksheets; sentence tracing and coloring for K-3+
Artist Study of Michelangelo plus Italian Poetry Copy-work about the Sistine Chapel
2 Art Projects; Carving Soap, Reforming Soap Experiment, Pastel Fresco Painting, Mini Fresco Painting with Watercolor
1 traditional recipe of Italian Chocolate Chip Cookies with Lesson Plan, books and Coloring Page for life skills in the kitchen, math connections and more!
Plus Additional Learning Resources via QR Codes with so many fun things to learn right at your fingertips while teaching
Europe Coloring Map - Find Italy on it and color it in. Use again and again to continue to add more color as you learn about more countries along your #readpaintcook journey
The Build Your Masterpiece Class Passport and Stamp #5 to collect!
3 pages of Vocabulary Cards
3-part cards for Michelangelo, The Stature of David, Atlas, and the Sistine Chapel.
This digital product is for personal use only. Books and props not included, and some letter flashcards in photos are from The Masterpiece Alphabet, that you can use to mix + match curriculum as you see fit for your students.
Hej, hej! Dive deep into Sweden with the Build Your Masterpiece Class and learn about the magic of Scandinavia with our read, paint, cook lessons, coloring pages, art projects, handy-crafts and traditional recipes from Sweden, Norway and Denmark in our Scandinavia Series.
What’s Included?
Build Your Masterpiece Class Scrapbook, Passport and Stamps
Adventures in Scandinavia Coloring Page with Search and Find List! There are many hidden Scandinavia plants, animals, viking ships, and so much more!
Artist Spotlight: Hilma af Klint “Paintings for the Future” Swedish Painter.
Supplies List, Weekly Rhythm
Coloring Pages; S is for Sweden Map, Flag, and Kingdom of Sweden Lesson Plan
Additional Learning Resources via QR Code with book links, read aloud links, tutorials, and a surprise Artist Spotlight!
Magical Mid-Summer Festival in Sweden: Worksheets, Art Inspiration, May Pole Coloring Page, Strawberry Coloring Pages and Daisy Counting.
Traditional Swedish Recipe: Hallongrotta, Thumbprint Cookies and matching coloring page
Art Projects: Art for the Future, Paper Flower Crown.
Art Appreciation: many paintings from Hilma af Klint
Pair this learning pack up with our Christmas Adventures Around the World Advent Calendar and our Adventures in Scandinavia: Hyyge Christmas Special for even more Scandinavia learning.
We are delighted for you to dive into your read, paint, cook adventures with The Build Your Masterpiece Class in this beautiful and inspiring region, that has truly inspired me! Tag us with your Masterpieces on Instagram, @build_your_masterpiece_class! I cannot wait to see them!
Hej då,
Alexandra Derry
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Здравствуйтеj! Hello! Dive deep into the vast country of Russia with the Build Your Masterpiece Class! Learn about the Abstract Art of Kandinsky, Folk Art of Nesting Dolls and make delicious Russian Pastry Buns (with a twist) along side our read, paint, cook lessons, that include traditional recipes, book lists, original coloring pages and art projects for kids 3 to 13 and beyond!
What’s Included?
Build Your Masterpiece Class Scrapbook, Passport and Stamps
Adventures in Russia Coloring Page with Search and Find List! There are many hidden items to search for while learning about Russia!
Artist Spotlight: Wassily Kandinsky, Russian Expressionism and Abstract Artist “Everything starts with a dot.”
Supplies List, Weekly Rhythm
Coloring Pages; R is for Russia Map, Flag, and All About Russia Lesson Plan
Additional Learning Resources via QR Code with book links, read aloud links, tutorials, and more
Art Appreciation from Kandinsky, “Composition VIII”, “Blue Rider” and “Concentric Circles”
Art Project: Concentric Circles with Oil Pastels with worksheet
Art Project: Kandinsky Style Abstract Art
Kandinsky’s Inspired Coloring Page
Matryoshka Dolls - Russian Nesting Dolls Lesson, art project: design your own Matryoshka Doll, plus coloring page craft
Traditional Russian Recipes: Vatrushka Buns with a Twist
Plus a Surprise Christmas and New Years in Russia Lesson: S is for Snow Maiden plus art appreciation, and Russian Christmas Tea Cakes Recipe!
Pair this learning pack up with our January’s Friendship and Art Learning Pack with Art Appreciation of Kandinsky, plus Color Wheel Lesson, as well as our Christmas Adventures Around the World Advent Calendar. We are delighted for you to dive into your read, paint, cook adventures with The Build Your Masterpiece Class in this beautiful and vast region, that has truly inspired me! Tag us with your Masterpieces on Instagram, @build_your_masterpiece_class! I cannot wait to see them!
искренне,
Alexandra Derry
Ps- Our digital Download Links expire after 24 hours after clicking them once. Please open your files on a computer and download as soon as possible. If you view your purchases on a mobile device, that is the moment the file will begin to start the clock of 24 hours. If your links expire, contact me via our contact form on our site (find this in our menu) and let me know your order number. I can always send you refreshed order links.