Art education at the kindergarten level encourages early discovery and exploration through the introduction of various art media, tools, processes and techniques.
Repetitive experiences with tools help students to experiment and expand previous awareness. The perceptual, sensory, and manipulative development of students is emphasized at this time. Art history and cultural studies will focus on topics of study within the kindergarten social studies curriculum.

•  Identify that art represents and tells the stories
• of people, places, or things
•  Create two- and three-dimensional work of art
• based on personal Relevance
•  Personal feelings are described in and through
• works of art
•  Artists and viewers recognize characteristics and
• expressive features within works of art
• Develops an understanding that elements can
• be arranged together in order and used to
• create works of art.
•  Artists interpret connections to the stories told
• in and by works of art.

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Literacy Connections Your Student Will Make   

  Listening:

• Process, understand, interpret, and evaluate
• spoken language in a variety of situations.
•  Repeat and produce correct sounds of letters and words from art vocabulary                                                                                         

   Speaking:

•  Engage in oral communication in a variety of
• situations for a variety of purposes and
• audiences.
• Describes stories and expressions in personal
• works of art
• Formulates simple questions about art
• Shares art work with others                                                                                             

 Reading:

• Process, understand, interpret, and evaluate
• written language (symbols and text) with
• understanding and fluency.
•  Identifies print, letters, words, book, work of art
• Use left to right and top to bottom motion when
• reading
•  Use picture clues to determine word meaning
• Accesses age‐appropriate information resources
• Identify the characters, main idea, and setting
• of a work of art
•  Retell instructions are information presented
• about a work of art.                                                                                                                   

Writing:

• Engage in written communication in a variety of
• situations for a variety of situations for a variety
• of purposes and audiences.
•  Selects and uses visual pictures, themes, and
• stories to create meaning
•  Correctly write first and last name
•  Write left to write and top to bottom
• Use pictures, letters, and words to express
• meaning
•  Hold writing tools properly
•  Write using the correct path of movement

In First Grade, students expand their ability to create with various art materials, and to reflect on
the importance of the visual arts in defining community and transferring that knowledge to an
evolving world view. New techniques are introduced to enhance personal expression. Social skills such as sharing, and respect for the work of others are emphasized. Students become aware of the role of artist in building community. Art is understood as a worthy endeavor. First Grade will learn about Art History and cultures within the context of the Social Studies curriculum. Additional artists and cultures that are not addressed in the Art History curriculum at other grade levels may be included.

• Use a variety of Materials & Techniques
•  Art History lessons will be drawn from the grade
• level Social Studies curriculum. Other artists
• and cultures will be included
• Reflect on similarities and differences
• Personal experience as the source for invention
• and creation
• Transfer visual arts knowledge into other areas
• of study
• Aesthetic awareness will inform critical thinking

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In second grade, color relationships and textural qualities are emphasized. Social and communication skills are further developed through group projects. Students are
encouraged to express themselves through art and to appreciate their own uniqueness. Second graders will refine observational skills to become more aware of their
environment, and to be able to critique works of art. Learning about art history and culture will include a study of the following artists and regions: Vincent Van Gogh, Diego Rivera, Louise Nevelson, China, India and Alaska.
Additional artists and cultures that are not addressed in the art history curriculum at other grade levels may also be included.

•  Artistic intent
•  Individual ideas to make meaning
•  Make connections
• Language of art
•  Art-making process
•  Historical and cultural ideas are evident in works
• of art
• Art has purpose
•  Basic studio skills

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In third grade, the concepts of space and dimension are emphasized.  The students
will recognize and work with spatial relationships in two- and three-dimensions.  Pattern and order are stressed.& nbsp; Composition is analyzed as a fundamental component of Art & Art History and cultural studies will focus on topics of study within the third grade.

• Artistic intent
• Individual ideas to make meaning
•  Make connections
• Language of art
•  Art-making process
• Historical and cultural ideas are evident in
• works of art
•  Art has purpose
• Basic studio skills

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In fourth grade, students identify and apply the elements of art and principles of design. Students will be formally introduced to the concept of abstraction and learn that expressive qualities are not restricted to any particular style. Emphasis will be placed on the ability of students
to value their own emerging style. Fourth graders will learn about art history.

• Artistic intent
•  Communicate ideas
•  Critique process
•  Infer artistic intent
•  Different points of view
•  Critique process
•  Interpretations in works of art
•  Materials and processes
• Historical time periods and cultural studies
• respond with empathy

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