ASL Leonardo da Vinci for Kids

Have you ever heard of the painting we call the Mona Lisa? It's one of the most famous paintings in the whole world, and it was painted by one of the most famous artists ever: Leonardo da Vinci. In Leonardo da Vinci for Kids, you and your students will learn all about him and his life and accomplishments.

Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in a city called Vinci, Italy, which is pretty close to Florence. He lived during the Renaissance period, the start of the Modern Age. A lot of famous artists, writers, and philosophers lived during this time as well. As a kid, Leonardo loved being out in nature and never went to school. Instead, he learned reading, writing, and mathematics at home. At age 15, he became an apprentice for a prominent artist, but he soon surpassed the skills of his mentor.

Some of the most famous artworks in da Vinci's lifetime include The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and Vitruvian Man. Interesting fact: The Duke of Milan asked Leonardo da Vinci to paint a mural on his dining room wall. And The Last Supper is what he painted! Da Vinci also did a lot of important things besides art. In fact, he had over 20,000 pages of notes filled with inventions and other ideas.

We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about Galileo! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!