Creating: Artists/students use creative thinking and reasoning skills to perceive concepts and ideas to develop works.CR

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    Explore environments and experiences to generate original artmaking ideas.K.1CR

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    Engage in self-directed play with various materials.K.2CR

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    Discover how the elements of art can be used in artmaking.K.3CR

Performing: Artists/students employ personal processes and skills to solve problems creatively and present work in various contexts.PE

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    Demonstrate willingness to try new processes.K.1PE

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    Explore a variety of materials and tools to create works of art.K.2PE

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    Communicate an idea using the elements of art.K.3PE

Responding: Artists/students engage in analysis and interpretation to understand and evaluate artistic works.RE

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    Use visual art vocabulary to distinguish between art forms.K.1RE

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    Describe processes used to make art.K.2RE

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    Observe and describe works of art.K.3RE

Connecting: Artists/students understand and communicate the value of creative expressions in internal and external contexts.CO

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    Connect ideas, stories, and personal experiences to works of art.K.1CO

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    Consider and discuss why people create and enjoy works of art.K.2CO

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    Share personal responses to works of art and acknowledge the opinions of others. K.3CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten