Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Curriculum Mini-Lessons
Created as part of the 2004-2005 Classroom Mini-Grant Program

 Title: A Self-Portrait   
 Subject: Art
 Grade Level: 1st Grade

 Overview: Students will examine the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and her self-portraits.

 Purpose: Students will apply their knowledge of Frida Kahlo and the idea of a self-portrait by drawing their own self-portrait.  Students will gain a better understanding of Frida Kahlo through the Museum of Modern Art’s website, Destination Art.

 Resources and Materials: Book, Frida, by Jonah Winter
9x12 construction paper, mirrors, oil crayons
“Destination Art”

 Internet Address: http://www.moma.org/destination/#,

 Activities: Teacher will read the book Frida to students and discuss the life and times of Frida Kahlo.  Teacher will then discuss the idea of creating a self-portrait just like Frida Kahlo did.  Students will be able to look at their face in a mirror and draw their nose, eyes, ear, mouth and ears with oil crayons.  Students will create a background that is unique to them. 

After they have created their self-portrait, the students will travel to Destination Art to investigate clues about Frida’s life, her art, etc.

 Evaluation: Students will have their artwork neatly completed, fully colored, and they will be able to define a self-portrait and the artist Frida Kahlo.