Collage Self Portraits | 5th Grade and Up!

Learn how to teach a collage self portrait step by step in your classroom! In this lesson, students create a portrait of themselves using cut paper, layering, and creative expression—no pressure for perfect drawing required. ✂️ What Students Will Learn: What a collage is (cutting + gluing to create art) How to build a self portrait using shapes How to add details and personality to their artwork How to use layering and composition ⏱️ Time Expectations: Adults: about 30–45 minutes Students (elementary classroom): about 3 class periods (45 minutes each) (Based on a class size of ~25–30 students) 🧰 Materials Needed: Construction paper (skin tones + colors/patterns) Scissors Glue Mirrors Markers or acrylic paint markers 👩‍🏫 Perfect For: 4th–5th grade art lessons (and up!) 🎨 Artists Featured: Henri Matisse (paper cut-outs) Faith Ringgold (story quilts) Romare Bearden (collage storytelling) 💛 Follow for more art ideas: Instagram: @mspottsartroom All Resources for this project are available on TPT: @MsPottsArtRoom [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P...] {collage self portrait lesson, elementary art lesson, 5th grade art, 4th grade art, collage art for kids, art teacher lesson plan, paper collage portrait, art classroom ideas, art projects for kids}