Yayoi Kusama Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Yayoi Kusama, revolutionary fine artist, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Seventy Drawings Activity Page: Read the "Early Years" section of the recommended reading and then invite learners to explore the meditative practice that Yayoi Kusama developed as a teenager. Can you fill this page with 70 different drawings?
Infinity Net Print-and-Go Activity Page: Watch the recommended video resource about Kusama's infinity net paintings. Explain how focusing on the constant repetitive action needed to make this style of art helps your brain focus on the present moment. Invite learners to try it for themselves on the handout provided.
Obliteration Room Print-and-Go Activity Page: Watch the Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration Room video linked in the lesson. Then invite learners to make their own obliteration room with markers and the handout provided.
Dot the World Activity Prompt: If you are feeling adventurous, invest in a stack of your own colorful dot stickers in various sizes. Then, invite learners to polka dot something with them. Maybe it's a blank wall, an empty bulletin board, themselves, or each other!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Yayoi Kusama, revolutionary fine artist, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Seventy Drawings Activity Page: Read the "Early Years" section of the recommended reading and then invite learners to explore the meditative practice that Yayoi Kusama developed as a teenager. Can you fill this page with 70 different drawings?
Infinity Net Print-and-Go Activity Page: Watch the recommended video resource about Kusama's infinity net paintings. Explain how focusing on the constant repetitive action needed to make this style of art helps your brain focus on the present moment. Invite learners to try it for themselves on the handout provided.
Obliteration Room Print-and-Go Activity Page: Watch the Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration Room video linked in the lesson. Then invite learners to make their own obliteration room with markers and the handout provided.
Dot the World Activity Prompt: If you are feeling adventurous, invest in a stack of your own colorful dot stickers in various sizes. Then, invite learners to polka dot something with them. Maybe it's a blank wall, an empty bulletin board, themselves, or each other!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Yayoi Kusama, revolutionary fine artist, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Seventy Drawings Activity Page: Read the "Early Years" section of the recommended reading and then invite learners to explore the meditative practice that Yayoi Kusama developed as a teenager. Can you fill this page with 70 different drawings?
Infinity Net Print-and-Go Activity Page: Watch the recommended video resource about Kusama's infinity net paintings. Explain how focusing on the constant repetitive action needed to make this style of art helps your brain focus on the present moment. Invite learners to try it for themselves on the handout provided.
Obliteration Room Print-and-Go Activity Page: Watch the Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration Room video linked in the lesson. Then invite learners to make their own obliteration room with markers and the handout provided.
Dot the World Activity Prompt: If you are feeling adventurous, invest in a stack of your own colorful dot stickers in various sizes. Then, invite learners to polka dot something with them. Maybe it's a blank wall, an empty bulletin board, themselves, or each other!
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!