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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Preschool

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Observe and Learn to ComprehendPK.1

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    Identify imagery and art in daily surroundings.PK.1.1

    1. a

      Select images in materials such as but not limited to books, cartoons, computer games and environmental print.PK.1.1.a

    2. b

      Use age-appropriate communication to describe works of art.PK.1.1.b

    3. c

      Recognize basic language of art and design in relation to daily surroundings.PK.1.1.c

Envision and Critique to Reflect PK.2

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    Know that works of art can represent people, places and things.PK.2.1

    1. a

      Explain that works of art communicate ideas and tell stories.PK.2.1.a

    2. b

      Communicate a story about a work of art.PK.2.1.b

    3. c

      Discuss one’s own artistic creations and those of others.PK.2.1.c

Invent and Discover to CreatePK.3

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    Create works of art based on personal relevance. PK.3.1

    1. a

      Explore the process of creating works of art at one’s own pace that arrive at an individual desired outcome.PK.3.1.a

    2. b

      Use art materials freely, safely and with respect in any environment.PK.3.1.b

    3. c

      Engage in the process of creating visual narratives from familiar stories and subject matter.PK.3.1.c

Relate and Connect to Transfer PK.4

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    Understand that artists have an important role in communities.PK.4.1

    1. a

      Explain what an artist does and who an artist can be.PK.4.1.a

    2. b

      Identify some of the activities in which artists participate.PK.4.1.b

    3. c

      Identify arts materials used by artists.PK.4.1.c

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