PreK
draw with variety of media
cut safely with scissors
glue paper
paint with water color and tempera paint using brushes, sponges, rollers
make monoprints
push, pull, stamp clay
recognize lines, shapes and patterns
identify geometric shapes
identify primary, light and dark colors
Kindergarten
draw with a variety of media
cut safely
glue paper and other things to make collages
sculpt and carve pinch pots
create color wheels
recognize and create texture
build sculptures by manipulating paper, clay and other objects
First Grade
Paint and draw with water colors, tempera, acrylic, chalk, pastels
sculpt and attach clay using various methods
weave using paper strips
compare and contrast geometric and organic shapes
recognize warm/cool colors
make prints using styrofoam and sandpaper
create one point perspective pictures using horizon line
Second Grade
Recognize foreground, middle ground, background in simple landscapes
Distinguish between still lifes, portraits, and landscapes
sketch ideas to plan artwork
Recognize and discuss artwork of famous and contemporary artists
Create repousse designs
Distinguish between abstract and realistic art and create each
Third Grade
Draw and paint using watercolor, acrylic paint, chalk pastel, charcoal
Compare and contrast symmetrical and asymmetrical balance
compare and contrast positive and negative space
explore careers in art
practice using respectful actions when viewing art
Fourth Grade
Draw using pen/ink
construct a clay coil pot
mask-making with plaster or cardboard
classify colors within families (tones, tints, shades, etc.)
use tertiary colors in compositions
design clay sculptures
weave in variety patterns of yarn
create unity using color schemes