E verett Public Schools Guide to the ‘Adventures in Art’ Curriculum: Kindergarten
     

    Lesson   Sequence
     
    ‘Adventures in Art’ Lesson
    Learning Target/Objectives and Key Vocabulary by Assessment Strand
     

    EALR
    Art Media

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    1 Unit 2, Lesson 1

    Pgs 12-13

     

    How to Use Materials

     

     

    Drawing     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Mark-making: Uses full arm, and small motor movements and the points and sides of tools to create a variety of lines

     

    Communication:

    ·   Identifies line direction (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)

    ·   Identifies line quality

          		1.1, 1.2, Provide a variety of drawing materials: felt tip pens, crayons, pencils, pastels, etc.

    18 x 24” white drawing paper is recommended as a surface.
    2 Unit 2, Lesson 2

    Pgs 14-15

     

    Showing Feelings

     

     

    Drawing     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Mark-making: Uses full arm, and small motor movements and the points and sides of tools to create a variety of lines

     

    Communication: 

    ·   Artworks and pictures can communicate feelings

           		2.1, 1.1, 3.1, 4.1 As above.
    3 Unit 7, Lesson 1

    Pgs 50-53

     

    Lines and Shapes

     

    Painting     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Paints a variety of lines and shapes. Holds and strokes brush with control, paints selected shapes     		1.1, 1.2 As in the teachers guide.
    4 Unit 7, Lesson 2

    Pgs 54-55

     

    Using Two Colors

     

    Painting     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Rinses the brush when changing colors

     

    Communication:

    ·   Identifies primary and secondary colors by name     		1.1, 1.2 As in the teachers guide.
    5 Unit 7, Lesson 3

    Pgs 56-57

     

    Using Two Brushes

     

    Painting     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Different sizes of brush make different kind of lines and shapes.

    Communication: 

    ·   Identifies primary and secondary colors.      		1.1, 1.2 As in the teachers guide.
    6 Unit 3, Lesson 1

    Pgs 18-21

     

    Shapes: Collecting and Pasting

     

    Paper Crafts

          		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Apply paste and glue with control

     

    Communication: 

    ·   Identify common geometric shapes

           		1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.1 As given in the teacher text-shapes can be die-cut into standard pattern block shapes. Use brightly colored papers on a contrasting color (like black) to get the most interesting art product.
    7 Unit 9, Lesson 1

    Pgs 66-69

     

    Movement

     

    Drawing

          		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Create shapes from lines

    ·   Create patterns with lines and shapes.

     

    Communication:

    ·   Demonstrate/illustrate patterns through movement, lines and shapes.     		1.1, 1.2, 4.1 As in the teachers guide.
    8 Unit 9, Lesson 2

    Pgs 70-71

     

    How Artists Use Patterns

     

    Discussion     		Communication:

    ·   Describing an artwork - Identifying shapes     		1.1, 3.1 Use reproductions cited in text.
    9 Unit 9, Lesson 3

    Pgs 72-73

     

    Creating Pattern with Geometric Shapes

     

    Paper craft/Collage     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Apply paste and glue paper with control

     

    Communication:

    ·   Can identify geometric shapes

    ·   Understands vertical, horizontal, and diagonal

     

    Composition:

    ·   Creates a pattern design     		1.1, 1.2 As in the teachers guide.
    10 Unit 3, Lesson 3

    Pgs 24-25

     

    Cutting, Tearing, and Pasting

     

    Paper craft     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Cuts, tears and pastes paper with some control

     

    Communication:

    ·   Identifies freeform, organic and geometric shapes     		1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 2.1 As in the teachers guide.
    11 Unit 10, Lesson 1

    Pgs 74-77

     

    Rubbings

     

    Paper crafts      		Cr/Tech: 

    ·   Creates textures

     

    Communication:

    ·   Identifies actual and simulated textures

     

           		1.1, 1.2,

          		Have children use copier paper or lightweight drawing paper for their rubbings, rather then newsprint. Use a variety of colors.
    12 Unit 10, Lesson 2

    Pgs 78-79

     

    How Artists Use Texture

     

    Discussion

          		Communication:

    ·   Distinguishes between actual and simulated textures

    ·   Describes an artwork     		1.1, 3.1 Use Audubon’s hare reproduction as designated in the text. If possible, bring in a sample of rabbit fur to help kids distinguish between actual and simulated texture.
    13 Unit 10, Lesson 3

    Pgs 80-81

     

    Collage

     

    Paper Crafts     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Cuts shapes accurately/applies paste to paper with control

     

    Composition:

    ·   Outlines a shape (the figure) and replicates it by organizing cut shapes

     

    Communication: 

    ·   Identifies textures/uses them in design.      		1.1, 1.2 Encourage children to add drawn details to their design when assembled, such as hair, facial features, etc, in crayon or soft leaded pencils (6B).
    14 Unit 14, Lesson 1

    Pgs 106-09

     

    Stamp Printing

     

    Printmaking     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Controls paint load on object to create a clear stamped image

    Composition:

    ·   Creates a pattern design that fills the page     		1.1, 1.2 Foam bath toys make great stamps for printing geometric shapes. Use high quality tempera paint for good clear colors.
    15 Unit 14, lesson 2

    Pgs 110-12

     

    Patterns Around Us

     

    Printmaking     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Controls paint load on object to create a clear stamped image

    ·   Uses materials appropriately

     

    Composition:  

    ·   Organizes cut shapes to replicate an object./fills paper space with design      		1.1, 1.2 Use drawing/construction paper and good quality tempera paint.

    Details can be drawn over the print in oil or chalk pastel and sharpie pens when paint dries for a richer/more-detailed image.
    16 Unit 14, lesson 3

    Pgs 113-15

     

    Printing Patterns over Patterns

     

    Printmaking     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Paints selected shapes

     

    Composition:

    ·   Creates pattern designs

     

    Communication:

    ·   Identifies and uses geometric/organic or free form shapes

    ·   Identifies and uses light/dark colors     		1.1, 1.2 Use dark and light colors for contrast (dark colors for shapes, light for the printing, or vice-versa).
    17 Unit 11, Lesson 1

    Pgs 82-85

     

    Experimenting (with clay)

     

    3D/Clay     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Rolls coils (snakes) and slabs, pinches pulls and stacks forms     		1.1, 1.2 A re-usable modeling clay or dough works well for this lesson and minimizes cleanup.

    This lesson can also be used to help kids understand the difference between shape and form.
    18 Unit 11, Lesson 2

     

    Stacking Forms

     

    3D/Clay     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Creates geometric forms in varying sizes. Models formed by pinching, pulling and rolling

    Composition:

    ·   Identifies geometric forms that make up select objects. Stacks and/or attaches forms to create a sculpture     		1.1, 1.2 This lesson can be used as a vehicle to teach space words relevant to Math: above/below/behind/in front of, etc.
    19 Unit 12, Lesson 3

    Pgs 88-89

    Creating Textured Surfaces

     

    3D/Clay     		Cr/Tech:

    ·   Creates actual textures on clay surfaces     		1.1, 1.2 Use the sculpture in the last lesson as a basis for this.

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    08/13/09 Developed by Ann Morgan, Everett Public Schools