2nd Grade Self-Portraits

Second grade explored the difference between portrait and self-portrait. As a class, we discussed what elements we would see in a self-portrait, such as what the artist would incorporate to represent him or herself. Instead of using scissors for this project, we chose to rip out the various shapes we would need for our self-portraits. Using action or movement lines, students were challenged to show themselves completing an action that would best represent them, such as skipping, jumping, or tumbling. These self-portraits not only depict each student’s portrayal of themselves, but also the actions or activities that most represent them.