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Semester 2

Welcome back to Kindergarten Art! It’s Semester 2, and we’re excited to keep learning about the Elements of Art while exploring fun new materials and ways to make art. Get ready to paint, draw, build, and create as we use our imaginations and grow as artists together!

Spring Rotation Schedule (By Advocacy):

Lane (March 30^th – April 24^th)
Baker (April 27^th – May 29^th)

Spring Semester Curriculum:

Project 1: Construction Lines
- In this project, kindergarten students create simple three-dimensional sculptures using construction paper strips. By cutting, folding, curling, and looping paper, students explore how line can move through space to create height, balance, and visual interest. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and spatial awareness.
- This project aligns with the National Visual Arts Standards for Kindergarten including:
  - VA:Cr1.1.K – Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
  - VA:Cr2.1.K – Use tools and materials to create art in a safe and responsible way
  - VA:Re7.1.K – Identify and describe elements of art such as line and space.
- Through this playful sculpture experience, young artists learn that paper can move, bend, and stand in new ways while discovering how lines can exist in three-dimensional space.
Project 2: Clay Texture Plates
- In this project, kindergarten students create clay plates while exploring different textures by pressing, carving, and shaping the surface with tools and their hands. This hands-on activity helps students discover how textures can make art more interesting and expressive.
- This project aligns with the National Visual Arts Standards for Kindergarten including:
  - VA:Cr1.1.K – Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
  - VA:Cr2.1.K – Use tools and materials to create art in a safe and responsible way
  - VA:Re7.1.K – Identify and describe visual qualities in artwork, such as texture.
- Through this project, students build fine motor skills, creativity, and an early understanding of how tactile qualities enhance art.
Project 3: Collage
- In this project, kindergarten students create colorful abstract collages using cut paper, inspired by Henri Matisse’s “cut-outs.” Students explore shapes, patterns, and composition by arranging and layering paper to express movement and creativity.
- This project aligns with the National Visual Arts Standards for Kindergarten including:
  - VA:Cr1.1.K – Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
  - VA:Cr2.1.K – Use tools and materials to create art safely and responsibly.
  - VA:Re7.1.K – Identify and describe objects, shapes, or colors in works of art.
- Through this project, young artists develop fine motor skills, experiment with visual design, and gain confidence in expressing ideas through art.
Project 4: Winter Wonderland
- In this project, kindergarten students create winter landscapes using only black and white colored pencils to explore value—the lightness or darkness of a color. Students learn how shading can show snow, trees, and shadows, helping their drawings feel three-dimensional and full of depth.
- This project aligns with the National Visual Arts Standards for Kindergarten including:
  - VA:Cr1.1.K – Explore materials and tools through play to make art.
  - VA:Cr2.1.K – Use different tools and techniques safely to create art.
  - VA:Re7.1.K – Identify and describe the subject matter in artwork.
- Through this project, young artists develop fine motor skills, observational skills, and an early understanding of how value can bring a scene to life.

Kindergarten Art Class:

Welcome to Kindergarten Art! This year, our youngest artists will explore the joy of creating through painting, drawing, cutting, gluing, and more! We'll focus on using shapes, colors, and lines to express big ideas in fun and imaginative ways. Students will build fine motor skills, learn to follow directions, and most importantly—discover the excitement of making art in a safe and encouraging space.

Fall Rotation Schedule (By Advocacy):

Lane (October 20^th – November 14^th)
Baker (November 17^th – December 19^th)

Fall Semester Curriculum:

Project 1: Self Portrait
- In this cheerful project, kindergarten students draw self-portraits using simple shapes and lines, then paint a vibrant rainbow background to express joy and creativity. This activity helps students connect art to their identity while exploring color and basic drawing skills.
- This project aligns with Art Standards, including:
  - VA: Cr1.2.K – Engage in creative play with materials to express ideas.
  - VA: Cr2.1.K – Discover different ways of making art using various tools and materials.
  - VA: Cn10.1.K – Create art that tells a story about themselves or their experiences.
- This project encourages self-confidence, color exploration, and a joyful introduction to portrait art.
Project 2: Raining Umbrella (Color Wheel)
- In this fun project, kindergarten students create rainy day paintings while learning about the color wheel. Using primary and secondary colors, they explore mixing, painting raindrops, umbrellas, and skies to express mood and weather.
- This project aligns with Art Standards, including:
  - VA: Cr1.2.K – Engage in creative art-making with guidance.
  - VA: Cr2.1.K – Explore materials and tools to create art.
  - VA: Re7.1.K – Identify and describe subject matter in art.
- This project helps young artists build foundational skills in color recognition, painting, and creative thinking—all while having fun with weather-inspired art!
Project 3: Warm and Cool Sunsets
- In this project, kindergarten students create vibrant sunset paintings while learning to identify and use warm and cool colors. Using simple brush techniques, they blend warm tones for the sky and add cool colors to represent land or water, exploring contrast and mood in their artwork.
- This project aligns with Art Standards, including:
  - VA: Cr1.2.K – Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
  - VA: Cr2.1.K – Discover different ways tools and materials can be used to create art.
  - VA: Re7.2.K – Describe what an image represents.
- Through this colorful painting experience, students begin to understand color families and how artists use them to express time, temperature, and emotion.
Project 4: Collage
- In this colorful project, kindergarten students create abstract collages inspired by the cut-paper style of Henri Matisse. Using scissors, shapes, and vibrant colors, they explore composition by arranging and layering paper to express movement and emotion.
- This project aligns with Art Standards, including:
  - VA: Cr1.1.K – Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
  - VA: Cr2.1.K – Use tools and materials to create art safely and responsibly.
  - VA: Re7.1.K – Identify the subject matter in art and share their thoughts about it.
- Through this project, young artists build fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence while learning that art can be fun, free, and full of feeling.