Kindergarten - Second Grade

Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes

Using Knowledge of Structures and Functions

Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols, and Ideas 

Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures

Reflecting upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Their Work and the Work of Others

Making Connections between Visual Arts and Other Disciplines

2-D and 3-D art 

Safety 

Technology and tools

Elements of art 

Art mediums

Types of art 

Purposes of art

Relevant artists 

Multicultural art

Artist statement

Active listening 

Critique

Collaborative projects

Community involvement

demonstrate and express understanding of a variety of media techniques and processes in 2-D and 3-D art

use materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

explore the uses of technology and tools

demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art (line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and space) 

create with a variety of art mediums 

create works of art using portraiture, landscape, narrative, and still life

create art work using ceremonial, expressive, narrative, functional, persuasive, and/or decorative art forms

explore various artists and their work

use various artists as inspiration for their own work

explore and experience art of different cultures, periods, and forms (e.g., masks, sculptures, ritual objects)

recognize various purposes for creating art 

create an artist statement about their work (verbal and/or written)

listen in a respectful Christian manner to a variety of opinions

voice opinions in a respectful Christian manner

offer constructive criticism when critiquing a piece of art

explore connections between art and other disciplines

create public art (e.g., displays in the hall, art contests, art fairs, auction projects)

create works of art for community outreach (e.g., Pinwheels for Peace, projects for the homebound, stewardship projects)