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Henri Rousseau Art Unit (KS2) – Full 6-Lesson Scheme with Detailed PowerPoints and Resources

This comprehensive KS2 art unit explores the life and work of Henri Rousseau, with a focus on his iconic painting Tiger in a Tropical Storm. Designed to be inclusive, engaging, and easy to teach, this 6-lesson scheme includes everything you need to deliver high-quality, creative art lessons.

What’s Included:

Full unit plan (editable Word format)

Six detailed, teacher-led PowerPoint presentations (one per lesson)

Clear, progressive learning objectives

Curriculum-linked vocabulary and concepts

Step-by-step teaching points (no art background needed!)

SEND differentiation strategies throughout

End-of-unit outcome: a layered jungle scene inspired by Rousseau

Lesson Themes:

Who Was Henri Rousseau? – Artist biography and painting analysis

Rousseau’s Style – Exploring Naïve art and stylistic features

Observational Drawing – Drawing jungle leaves from observation

Jungle Animals – Drawing animals in Rousseau’s imaginative style

Layered Backgrounds – Creating depth using collage and paint

Final Composition – Assembling a jungle scene with reflection

Perfect for Year 3–6 classes, art subject leads, and non-specialist teachers. This resource is ideal for building skills in drawing, colour, composition, and reflection – while embedding knowledge about a significant artist.

Formats: PowerPoint, Word