This Spanish Kapow teacher video supports you in delivering a creative and culturally rich lesson where pupils explore portraits through the lens of Spanish Cubism. Using abstract imagery allows pupils to focus on key vocabulary linked to facial features while avoiding potential sensitivities around realistic faces. Pupils will label and draw parts of the face using newly introduced Spanish terms, helping them to build vocabulary in a meaningful context. The visual style also makes the task more accessible and engaging for all learners.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Spanish scheme of work – art. It introduces pupils to two important figures in the Cubist art movement: Pablo Picasso and Maria Blanchard. By exploring these artists’ contributions to art and language, the lesson blends cultural insight with language acquisition. You’ll gain practical support on how to guide pupils through describing, identifying and drawing facial features, while reinforcing key phonemes and pronunciation.

Spanish, key stage 2, Year 5, Unit 2: Spanish portraits, Lesson 3: Cubism