Famous Artist Series: Claude Monet’s "The Magpie" — Art Exploration for Grades K–2 
Introduce your youngest learners to the beauty of Impressionist art with this hands-on lesson based on Claude Monet’s serene winter painting, The Magpie. Part of our Famous Artist Series for Early Elementary, this resource is designed for grades K–2 but can be easily adapted for older students.
 
This art lesson invites students to:
✅ Closely observe and discuss Monet’s painting
✅ Answer 15 age-appropriate questions that build art vocabulary, observation skills, and imagination
✅ Create their own winter landscape inspired by Monet, using guided, simple instructions
 
Also included:
Emphasis and Vocab Words
Step-by-step project instructions with material list
A high-resolution image of The Magpie for digital or print display
Real student artwork examples to inspire young artists