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KS2 - Henri Matisse

Take Henri Matisse’s art outdoors through a combination of nature, movement and sketching. Deepen your KS2 children's knowledge of the elements of art and design and explore working in a range of scales with these practical and unique outdoor lessons that require minimal preparation.

Using and recognising the elements of space and shape

LO: To understand, use and recognise the elements of space and shape.

Within this outdoor lesson your children will focus on the elements of shape and space, through the use of natural materials to introduce them to Henri Matisse and his work.

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Experimenting in creating mood

LO: To experiment in creating mood and feelings with colour.

Deliver a thought provoking, outdoor art lesson with the opportunity for your children to experiment with colour using nature to create mood and feelings within a piece of artwork.

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Linking famous artists’ work

LO: To make links between famous artist’s work

During this outdoor lesson your children will discuss, compare and analyse famous artwork by Picasso, Turner and Matisse, using the language of art. Finishing by collaborating to use natural materials to create an inspired piece of art.

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Working in a range of scales

LO: To work in a range of scales.

During the main activity of this outdoor lesson, your children will get the opportunity to work collaboratively to create both large and small scale pieces of art inspired by Matisse's iconic cheese plant collages.

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Exploring kinetic artwork

LO: To explore kinetic artwork.

Using inspiration from Matisse’s cutout style artwork your children will explore kinetic artwork and design and create their own. They’ll then look to evaluate and analyse their design using the language of art.

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Mrs Davies

Amazing resources which have really helped our school be more confident in using the outdoor space to enhance the children's learning. Great, fun, easy to follow lesson plans, which link directly to the key objectives!

Sharon Taylan

The Alfresco planning hub is a fantastic resources with lesson that are easy to pick up and teach. I use them both as full lesson, lesson starters and intervention session for an LSA. Would highly recommend.

Karyn Weglarz

I am a member of the Planning Hub and I love the variety of lessons provided. Most lessons need only simple materials that I usually already have on hand. I love taking my students out with these lessons.

Amy McTague

Brilliant resources, easy to follow and adapt for learners, clear progression!

Laura Walton

The online planning hub is a lifesaver. I teach in KS1 and the children always ask when we are going outside and parents always say how excited the children are about their outdoor learning. It is exactly what I was looking for and have now been using it for several years. Thank you for such a brilliant resource!