St. Michael’s Church 3D Paper Collage – Romanesque Art for Early Elementary (K–2)
 
Bring Romanesque architecture to life for your youngest students with this hands-on 3D paper collage project! Perfect for kindergarten through 2nd grade, this lesson guides students through creating a layered, dimensional version of St. Michael’s Church in Germany, one of the most iconic Romanesque churches. Students will explore architectural features like towers, arches, and roofs, while learning about the medieval art of the Romanesque period.
 
What’s Included:
Step-by-step instructions for teachers, including tips for setting up and guiding early learners
Templates and precut shape guides to make assembly easy and accessible for young students
Real student examples to inspire creativity and show achievable results
Guidance for creating layered papers that form a dimensional church, including towers, doors, windows, and roofs
Enlarged images of St. Michael’s Church for reference and visual inspiration (print or digital display)
Why It Works:
Hands-on collage and construction activity engages young learners while teaching Romanesque architecture
Encourages fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and creativity as students layer pieces to create depth
Introduces basic concepts of perspective, overlap, and scale in a playful, approachable way
Flexible materials: use tempera, watercolor, or colored pencils for personalized finishes
Perfect for classroom, homeschool, or art club use as a standalone project or part of a Romanesque unit