My Identity Portrait
Art & Craft

My Identity Portrait

Every person has a unique story to tell. This project helps students explore and celebrate their identity by designing a painted portrait that shows not just their face, but also the special things they love, believe, and dream about, captured forever on a tote bag.

Colouring & Painting School Project More than 90 minutes 9 to 12 years Art & Craft Class 4

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1. Look at Yourself

Give each student a mirror to observe their face. Ask guiding questions such as: “What shape is your face?” “What makes your features unique?” “What kind of hair do you have?"

2. Sketch Your Face (Lightly)

Using a pencil, students should lightly sketch their face directly on the tote bag. It should be in the center of the bag. Include: eyes, nose, mouth and hair.

3. Add Your Favourite Things

Ask students to think about the song “These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things.” Encourage them to draw objects, animals, foods, colours or patterns that they feel represent them.

4. Add Colour and Detail

Use YUDU Poster Colours to bring the portrait and their favourite things to life. Ask them to choose bold colours that reflect their personality. Add patterns, shading, or a colourful background for effect.

5. Include a Cultural Touch

Students can include a flag, symbol or an item from their heritage to make the tote bag even more meaningful and personal.

6. Finish and Protect

Once the paint is dry, use YUDU Brush Pens in a darker shade to outline details for extra definition.

7. Name and Celebrate the Artwork

Students can write their name or title the bag “This is Me” or “Favourite Things Tote.” Display all tote bags in class before students take them home to use.

Steps to Create this Activity

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1. Look at Yourself

Give each student a mirror to observe their face. Ask guiding questions such as: “What shape is your face?” “What makes your features unique?” “What kind of hair do you have?"

2. Sketch Your Face (Lightly)

Using a pencil, students should lightly sketch their face directly on the tote bag. It should be in the center of the bag. Include: eyes, nose, mouth and hair.

3. Add Your Favourite Things

Ask students to think about the song “These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things.” Encourage them to draw objects, animals, foods, colours or patterns that they feel represent them.

4. Add Colour and Detail

Use YUDU Poster Colours to bring the portrait and their favourite things to life. Ask them to choose bold colours that reflect their personality. Add patterns, shading, or a colourful background for effect.

5. Include a Cultural Touch

Students can include a flag, symbol or an item from their heritage to make the tote bag even more meaningful and personal.

6. Finish and Protect

Once the paint is dry, use YUDU Brush Pens in a darker shade to outline details for extra definition.

7. Name and Celebrate the Artwork

Students can write their name or title the bag “This is Me” or “Favourite Things Tote.” Display all tote bags in class before students take them home to use.