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K–12 Standards

The Arts- PreK (Early Childhood)

Other Illinois Early Learning and Development sets

GOAL 25: Gain exposure to and explore the arts.TA.EC.25

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 25A: Investigate, begin to appreciate, and participate in the arts.TA.EC.25A

    1. i

      Movement and Dance: Build awareness of, explore, and participate in dance and creative movement activities.TA.EC.25A-1

    2. ii

      Drama: Begin to appreciate and participate in dramatic activities.TA.EC.25A-2

    3. iii

      Music: Begin to appreciate and participate in music activitiesTA.EC.25A-3

    4. iv

      Visual Arts: Investigate and participate in activities using visual arts materials.TA.EC.25A-4

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 25B: Display an awareness of some distinct characteristics of the arts.TA.EC.25B

    1. i

      Describe or respond to their creative work or the creative work of others.TA.EC.25B-1

GOAL 26: Understand that the arts can be used to communicate ideas and emotions.TA.EC.26

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 26A: Understand processes, traditional tools, and modern technologies used in the arts.TA.EC.26A

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 26B: Understand ways to express meaning through the arts.TA.EC.26B

    1. i

      Use creative arts as an avenue for self-expression.TA.EC.26B-1

GOAL 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.TA.EC.27

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 27A: Analyze how the arts function in history, society, and everyday life.TA.EC.27A

  • B

    LEARNING STANDARD 27B: Understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society, and everyday life.TA.EC.27B

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
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Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards

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