Picasso Art Lesson for Kids: Cubism Projects & Templates (PDF Download)

Picasso Art Lesson for Kids, Complete Art History Lesson + 4 Cubist Portrait Projects, Printable Homeschool & Classroom Activity

Bring Pablo Picasso and Cubism to life with this engaging, low-prep art history lesson designed for elementary students. Perfect for homeschool families, classrooms, co-ops, and art teachers, this printable resource combines fascinating history with creative, hands-on learning.

Students will discover how Picasso changed the world of art, learn about Cubism, explore famous paintings, and create their own bold Cubist portraits using one of four flexible project options. The lesson is designed for a wide range of ages and abilities, making it ideal for mixed-age classrooms and homeschool groups.

Whether you're an experienced art teacher or have never taught art before, this lesson provides everything you need to confidently introduce one of history's most influential artists.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Complete printable Picasso art history lesson
Kid-friendly biography filled with fascinating facts and memorable stories
Cubism explained in simple, engaging language
Discussion of Picasso's Blue Period, Rose Period, African influences, Guernica, and more
Guided artwork discussion using famous Picasso paintings
Geography connections using maps and locations
Reflection and discussion questions
Teacher notes and teaching tips

4 FLEXIBLE ART PROJECT OPTIONS

Choose the project that best fits your students.

Option 1 – Cubist Face Collage (Easy)
Students build a colorful portrait using printable face templates.

Option 2 – Original Cubist Portrait (Advanced)
Students draw their own Picasso-inspired portrait from scratch.

Option 3 – Mixed Media Portrait
Combine printable templates with original drawing for unlimited creativity.

Option 4 – Patterned Face Template
Students color and customize ready-made Cubist face designs before adding their own artistic details.

ALSO INCLUDED

Printable face templates
Cubist eye, mouth, and ear templates
Multiple face profile options
Patterned face templates
Teacher preparation guide
Supply list using common classroom materials
Step-by-step illustrated instructions
Project example page
Picasso Challenge worksheet
Artist reflection page

The included templates make this project easy for younger artists while still giving older students plenty of creative freedom. Teachers can easily adapt the lesson for different grade levels and artistic abilities.

PERFECT FOR

Homeschool
Elementary classrooms
Art teachers
Co-ops
After-school art clubs
Early finishers
Art enrichment
Substitute teacher plans
Printable art units

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS LESSON

Low prep
Flexible for multiple ages
Uses common classroom supplies
Encourages creativity rather than copying
Combines art history with a meaningful hands-on project
Designed by a professional artist and homeschool educator

AI Disclosure: Some black-and-white printable templates in this resource were created with AI assistance and then edited and incorporated into this original lesson. All written content, lesson design, educational materials, original artwork, and overall product creation are by Zappy Arts.

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