Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, and ESL/CLIL students, this interactive Art Scavenger Hunt is a fun and engaging way to introduce learners to some of the world’s most iconic paintings while developing observation, vocabulary, and emotional expression skills in English.

This resource is designed as a walk-around gallery experience: print and display the included art posters (with curated museum-style labels), hand out the student booklet, and let students search, sketch, and reflect!

What's Included:

• ✅ 12 printable famous painting posters with artist, title, date and paintings style.
• ✅ Printable student workbook with 10 scavenger hunt prompts
• ✅ Space for students to draw the paintings, identify the artwork, and answer reflection questions

Estimated time: 1 hour

Can be extended for deeper discussion or used as a center-based or rotating activity!

Students will:

• Observe and analyze classic and modern artworks from around the world
• Identify artist name, painting title, and date
• Reflect on their personal emotional response to the artwork
• Practice English art vocabulary and descriptive language
• Engage in visual thinking and creative sketching

Ideal for:

• Art classes
• Summer o Art Camps
• ESL or CLIL lessons
• Substitute teacher plans
• Gallery walk or classroom museum day
• Early finishers or extension activities
• End of the school year treat: use for the last days at school before holidays to do a fun artistic project with students.

✨ Paintings include:
Works by Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Warhol, Pollock, Hokusai, Dalí, Kandinsky, Michelangelo, and more—featuring a mix of styles, cultures, and time periods.