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Free Monet artist study sample for PreK–2 with artist facts, painting discussion, I Spy, and coloring activities.
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FREE Monet Artist Study Sample | I Spy, Coloring Page & Poster | Art for Kids

A free 6-page Claude Monet artist study sample for PreK–2 with an easy artist poster, two look-and-talk cards, an I Spy page, and a coloring page.

Suitable for
Preschool–2nd Grade
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Learning goals

  • Learn a few easy facts about Claude Monet.
  • Look closely at Water Lilies and Impression, Sunrise.
  • Talk about colors, objects, weather, and feelings in paintings.
  • Find real details in Impression, Sunrise with an I Spy activity.
  • Respond to Monet's art through coloring.

Preview pages

What’s included

  • US Letter PDF (34 pages) — claude-monet-artist-study-US-Letter.pdf
  • A4 PDF (33 pages) — claude-monet-artist-study-A4.pdf
  • Editable PowerPoint (type your own words; opens in Google Slides too) — claude-monet-artist-study-editable-PowerPoint.pptx
  • Contents page
  • Teacher guide (5 pages)
  • Meet the artist (1 page)
  • Painting posters (5 pages)
  • Mini book (4 pages)
  • Look and talk cards (3 pages)
  • I spy (3 pages)
  • Painting puzzle (1 page)
  • Art activities (2 pages)
  • Craft template (1 page)
  • Coloring pages (4 pages)
  • Paint like Claude (1 page)
  • My favorite painting (1 page)
  • Certificate (1 page)
  • Terms of use page

Materials and preparation

  • Printed resource pages
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Printer paper
  • Optional screen or display for showing the pages to a group

Print the US Letter or A4 PDF and choose the pages you want to use. You can also open the editable PowerPoint to type your own words; it opens in Google Slides too.

Meet Claude Monet

Begin with the Meet the Artist page. Read the easy facts together and invite children to notice what made Monet interested in light, color, outdoor painting, and water lilies.

Look, Talk and Search

Use the two Look and Talk cards for Water Lilies and Impression, Sunrise. Ask the included observation questions, then use the Impression, Sunrise I Spy page to help children look carefully for details.

Finish with Coloring

Give children the coloring page inspired by Monet's paintings. Encourage them to choose colors they notice or remember from the artwork, or to make their own color choices.

Adaptations

  • For younger children, ask one simple question at a time and let them point before answering.
  • Use partner talk so children can share what they notice before speaking to the whole group.
  • For older children, ask them to explain what detail in the painting helped them form an answer.
  • At home, complete one page at a time and use the discussion cards for relaxed parent-child conversation.

Questions

How many pages are in the free sample?

Each PDF has 6 pages: Meet the Artist, Look and Talk cards, I Spy, coloring page, Get the Full Pack, and Terms of Use.

Which paper sizes are included?

The ZIP file includes a 6-page US Letter PDF and a 6-page A4 PDF.

Is an editable file included?

Yes. An editable PowerPoint is included for typing your own words, and it opens in Google Slides too.

Which paintings are featured in the discussion activities?

The two Look and Talk cards feature Water Lilies and Impression, Sunrise, and the I Spy activity uses Impression, Sunrise.

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