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
A brief, easy to understand phonics eBook for parents including:
what phonics actually is
information on the phonics screener
how parents can help at home
explanation of blending and segmenting