Pablo Picasso Art Lesson Puppy Art Project Kindergarten Art Lesson Art Activity

In this Kindergarten Picasso Puppy Art Project, students create a puppy inspired by Pablo Picasso using oil pastels and watercolor paint. The finished artwork is bright and bold, with geometric puppy faces, patterned sections, expressive eyes and colorful backgrounds.

It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers and fits kindergarten, first, second and third grade, primary art, animal art and artist study. Students build the puppy from simple shapes like rectangles, triangles and squares, then bring it to life with playful patterns and bright color.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “Such a cute resource! I use oil, pastel and watercolor, and sharpie . My Kindergarten student’s loved the lesson. They were actively engaged, and we did it over the course of three days.” Elizabeth O.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 cover page
• 1 About the Resource page
• 1 Critical Thinking Questions page
• 3 lesson plan pages
• 1 Pablo Picasso poem hook page
• 1 student reading page about Pablo Picasso
• 1 color poster sample page
• 1 rubric page
• 1 How-to Draw: a Picasso Puppy page
• 1 KWL chart page
• 1 The Message reflection page
• 1 Questions and Wonders page
• 1 Artwork Reflection page
• 1 Peer Feedback page
• 1 3 Stars and a Wish page
• Artist's Statement pages
• 1 full-page example artwork page
• PDF step-by-step tutorial with visual and text directions, guiding students through drawing the puppy face, ears, snout, body, tail, patterns and watercolor painting

HOW TO USE IT

Start with the poem hook and the student reading page, which introduce Picasso to younger learners as an artist who loved shapes, color, imagination and making art look different from real life. Then follow the step-by-step tutorial to draw the puppy and finish with watercolor.

Students can change the colors, pattern sections and small details like a tongue, collar or bow, so every puppy looks different. The finished pieces work well on bulletin boards, hallway displays and classroom walls.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers looking for a kindergarten art project, primary art lesson or Pablo Picasso animal art activity.

How long will this art lesson take?

Most classes finish in about 2 to 3 art classes, depending on student age and skill level, class behavior, teacher instruction style and class length.

What materials are used?

Oil pastels, card stock or thicker paper, and watercolor paint, paint brushes and water. Tempera paint is also noted as an option.

Does it include reflection or assessment pages?

Yes. A rubric, KWL chart, reflection pages, peer feedback, 3 Stars and a Wish, artist statement pages and more.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (9)

★★★★ “This was such a fun activity. It was easy for my grade ones and they turned out great!” kira H.

★★★★ “Love this resource! My students were so engaged and produced the most amazing art pieces. Thank you!” Randi P.

★★★★ “Every single one turned out amazing. Can't wait to do this with my new crew” Made in Canada

★★★★ “Absolutely loved this! Such a fun way to learn about Picasso!” Rebecca B.

★★★★ “This was a fun way to learn about an artist. They kids loved it!” Jennifer M.

★★★★ “I was looking for a new line project for my line unit and I adapted this to fit and it works perfectly. Thanks for the great resource.” Teaching is Life

★★★★ “This was awesome!! We are doing this in my grade 2 class and they are turning out amazing. I loved the poem for extra engagement!” Elyse W.

★★★★ “Fun and creative resource for my students learning about Picasso.” Maureen R.

★★★★ “My students did this activity for hispanic heritage month” shelby B.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist and art educator who designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers. She was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine for October 2025 and has been featured on NBC LX News. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

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