Visual Arts: Grade Pre-K

Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and works.

    1. PK.

      Engage in self-directed play with materials.VA:Cr1.1.PK

    2. PK.

      Engage in self-directed, creative making.VA:Cr1.2.PK

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. PK.

      Use a variety of art making tools.VA:Cr2.1.PK

    2. PK.

      Share materials with others.VA:Cr2.2.PK

    3. PK.

      Create and tell about art that communicates a story about a familiar place or object.VA:Cr2.3.PK

  • 3:

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. PK.

      Share and talk about personal artwork.VA:Cr3.1.PK

Presenting

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. PK.

      Identify reasons for saving and displaying objects, artifacts, and artwork.VA:Pr4.1.PK

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. PK.

      Identify places where art may be displayed or saved.VA:Pr5.1.PK

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. PK.

      Identify where art is displayed both inside and outside of school.VA:Pr6.1.PK

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. PK.

      Recognize art in one's environment.VA:Re7.1.PK

    2. PK.

      Distinguish between images and real objects.VA:Re7.2.PK

  • 8:

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. PK.

      Interpret art by identifying and describing subject matter.VA:Re8.1.PK

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. PK.

      Select a preferred artwork.VA:Re9.1.PK

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. PK.

      Explore the world using descriptive and expressive words and art-making.VA:Cn10.1.PK

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. PK.

      Recognize that people make art.VA:Cn11.1.PK

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Kansas Curricular Standards for Visual Arts