KS1 Art Henri Rousseau Jungle Unit with Lesson Plans and PowerPoints

This Key Stage 1 art unit introduces children to Henri Rousseau and guides them through six structured lessons exploring drawing, colour mixing, leaf painting, planning, final artwork and evaluation. Pupils learn key art skills while creating their own jungle scene inspired by Rousseau’s style. Suitable for Year 1 or Year 2 art units on animals, jungles or famous artists.

What’s Included: 

✔ 6 detailed lesson plans

✔ 6 PowerPoint presentations

✔ 22 worksheets and printable resources

✔ Rainforest animal reference images

✔ Step‑by‑step drawing guides

✔ Shade chart templates

✔ Leaf painting practice sheets

✔ Planning templates and evaluation sheets

✔ Differentiated activity options

Lesson Overview: 

★ Lesson 1: Explore Rousseau’s jungle paintings and draw a rainforest animal using simple shapes. ★ Lesson 2: Mix shades of green to create a colour chart.

★ Lesson 3: Paint different jungle leaf shapes using varied brush strokes and layering.

★ Lesson 4: Plan a jungle scene with a partially hidden animal.

★ Lesson 5: Create a final jungle painting using layering, colour mixing and hidden‑animal techniques.

★ Lesson 6: Evaluate artwork through a gallery walk and structured reflection.

Why It’s Useful: 

✔ Fully resourced KS1 art unit

✔ Differentiated for mixed‑ability classes

✔ Builds drawing, painting and observation skills

✔ Clear progression across six lessons

✔ Printable and easy to deliver with minimal preparation ✔ Supports National Curriculum art objectives

Suggested Use Cases 

Ideal for KS1 art units on famous artists, rainforest topics, animal drawing, or cross‑curricular links with science and geography. Works well for whole‑class teaching, art weeks, or as a structured half‑term project.

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