Marc Chagall was a Jewish painter, born in Russia, who lived most of his life in France. Known for his whimsical, child-like fantastic paintings, Chagall is one of the best-known artists of the 20th century.

Each component features one of Chagall’s works with an accompanying hands-on activity in a variety of media that encourages visitors to explore and work with a specific art principle such as color, composition, light and texture. Learn about the description for each component.  

Teachers and parents can engage children by:

1. Read more about Chagall – Stop by Kids’ World and Marketplace to check out books on Chagall and related topics.  Find them in our “Books for Chagall for Children” section.
2. Schedule a Field Trip – Want to bring your students to the exhibit and explore other resources at the library?   Schedule a Visit
3. Sign up for News for Teachers to receive email updates on the library's initiatives for students.    Sign Up Now 
4. Love Chagall’s art and want to explore more? Here are the recommendations from Kohl Children’s Museum:
   • Adopt a Lesson Plan
   • Try out the Extension Art Activities (suitable for in-school or at home)

Individuals, families or groups who prefer visiting the exhibit during our lower traffic times are encouraged to come to the library on Tuesdays. Open to all, especially suited for those with autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders. Please contact the Programs & Exhibits staff at 847-870-3295 or email programs@ahml.info. if your party requires any special accommodations. To help your child prepare for a library visit, read our guide.

Assistive device kits are available for use in the library. Please ask the Kids’ World Desk for more info.

Chagall for Children meets the following national learning standards:

National Core Arts Anchor Standards:

• Responding - Anchor Standard #7: Perceive and analyze artistic work
• Responding - Anchor Standard #8: Interpret Intent and meaning in artistic work
• Connecting - Anchor Standard #10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art
• Connecting - Anchor Standard #11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding

Common Core Standards

(The standards listed below are for kindergarten, but adaptable for other grade levels):

• Reading: Informational Text/Key Ideas and Details
• Reading: Informational Text/Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
• Reading: Foundational Skills/Print Concepts
• Reading: Foundational Skills/Phonological Awareness
• Speaking & Listening/Comprehension and Collaboration
• Speaking & Listening/Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
• Speaking & Listening/Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
• Language/Vocabulary Acquisition and Use