Frida Kahlo Women’s History Month Reading Comprehension

Frida Kahlo Art Project Reflections of an Artist and Icon

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Celebrate Women’s History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with Frida Kahlo

Looking for a creative way to celebrate Women’s History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month in your classroom? This Frida Kahlo reading and craft activity is a perfect blend of art, culture, and literacy. Students will learn about the life of one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists while creating a hands-on project inspired by her unique style.

Frida Kahlo’s Life

Frida Kahlo, born on July 6, 1907, in Mexico, became a celebrated artist known for her captivating self-portraits and vibrant paintings. Her life was full of both beauty and struggle. In 1925, a devastating bus accident left her with severe injuries, yet during her long recovery she began to paint. Art became her way to express both her physical and emotional pain.

Frida’s work often reflected her personal life, including her marriage to the famous muralist Diego Rivera. Some of her most renowned pieces include The Two Fridas, Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, and The Broken Column. These paintings continue to inspire people all over the world.

This lesson gives students the chance to explore Frida Kahlo’s inspiring story while engaging their creativity. After reading a short biography and answering comprehension questions, students can complete a hands-on craft that beautifully captures her legacy.

Frida Kahlo Craft

This creative craft celebrates the life and art of Frida Kahlo in a fun, hands-on way. At the centre is a portrait of Frida wearing glasses. Inside each lens, students add mini versions of two of her most famous paintings: The Two Fridas and one of her Self-Portraits.

The finished project gives students a colourful keepsake that highlights Frida Kahlo’s unique artistic style and lasting legacy.

Here’s what’s included in this Frida Kahlo resource:

• Frida Kahlo craft template
• Step-by-step craft instructions
• Reading comprehension passage and questions
• Complete answer key

Teacher Tips

• Differentiation: For younger learners or ESL students, provide pre-coloured images of Kahlo’s paintings to cut and paste. Older students can draw or paint their own mini versions.
• Cross-Curricular Links: Pair the craft with a short writing task, such as a diary entry written from Frida’s perspective, or a comparison between two of her paintings.
• Classroom Display: Use the finished crafts to create a vibrant bulletin board for Women’s History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month.
• Extension Idea: Encourage students to research another female or Hispanic artist and design their own “glasses” craft inspired by that artist’s work.

Give your students a memorable way to celebrate history, culture, and creativity. Try the Frida Kahlo Reading Comprehension and Craft Lesson in your classroom today!

Have fun!