Larkspur-Corte Madera School District
Neil Cummins Elementary School
Standards Map - Visual Art
Grade - Kindergarten
Students perceive and respond to works of art, objects in nature, events, and the environment. They also use the
vocabulary of the visual arts to express their observations..
Grade
Standard
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ARTISTIC
PERCEPTION:
Text of Standard
Processing, Analyzing, and
Responding to Sensory
Information Through the
Language and Skills Unique to
the Visual Arts
1.1 Recognize and describe simple
PRIMARY PROJECTS
Lessons, Units, PBL and Curricular Integrations
PRESENTED BY
Visual Arts Vocabulary
pattern, line, color, shape/form, circle, triangle, square, straight, curved,
rectangle, big/small, long/short, thick/thin, light/dark
Read Aloud- Bad Case of Stripes
ELA - 1.7 Vocabulary /Concept Development
ELA – 1.1 Listening/ Speaking/Comprehension
ELA – 3.1 Literary Analysis
ELA 2.1 – Speaking
Science 1.A, 2.B Science- Attributes
Math 2.1 Reasoning/Problem Solving
Classroom Teacher
Line Unit
ELA 2.1 - Speaking
Classroom Teacher
Identify the elements of art (line,
color, shape/form, texture, value,
space) in the environment and in
works of art, emphasizing line, color,
and shape/form.
Line Unit
ELA 2.1 – Speaking
S.S. 4.1 –
Science 2.A, 2.C, 1.A
Math – 1.1 Algebra
Classroom Teacher
Creating, Performing, and
Participating in the Visual Arts
Shape Collage/Everyday Math
ELA 2.1 - Speaking
patterns found in the environment and
works of art.
1.2 Name art materials (e.g., clay, paint,
and crayons) introduced in lessons.
Analyze Art Elements and
Principles of Design
1.3
CREATIVE
EXPRESSSION:
Youth in Arts
Schools Program
Classroom Teacher
Artists in
-1-
Grade
Standard
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K
2.1
Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors
to make patterns.
Pattern Blocks/Patterning with Pasta
Bead necklaces
ELA 2.1 Speaking
Science 1.A, 4.C
Math 1.1 Algebra
Classroom Teacher
K
2.2
Demonstrate beginning skill in the
use of tools and processes, such as
the use of scissors, glue, and paper
in creating a three-dimensional
construction.
3D Sculpture –
S.S. 4.1
Science 4.C, 4.B
Math 2.2 Statistics
Classroom Teacher
K
2.3
Make a collage with cut or torn paper
shapes/forms.
Teddy Bear Art
Torn Paper Collage
Torn Pumpkin
Science 4.B, Math 2.2 Statistics
Art Teacher
Text of Standard
PRIMARY PROJECTS
Lessons, Units, PBL and Curricular Integrations
PRESENTED BY
Communication and Expression
Through Original Works of Art
K
2.4
Paint pictures expressing ideas about Painting at Easel/Classroom painting
family and neighborhood.
Science 4.E
Classroom Teacher
K
2.5
Use lines in drawings and paintings
to express feelings.
Line to Music
Classroom Teacher
K
2.6
Use geometric shapes/forms (circle,
triangle, square) in a work of art.
Directive Drawing S.S. 4.1
Math 2.2 Statistics
Matisse Collage –
S.S. 4.1
10 Black Dots –
ELA, S.S. 4.1, Science 4.D, 4.E
Pattern Block Art
Classroom Teacher
K
2.7
Create a three-dimensional form,
such as a real or imaginary animal.
Clay Animals
Science 2.C, 2.B
HISTORICAL AND
CULTURAL
CONTEXT
Youth in Arts
Schools Program
Understanding the Historical
Contributions and Cultural
Dimensions of the Visual Arts
Artists in
-2-
Grade
Standard
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K
3.1
Describe functional and nonutilitarian art seen in daily life; that is,
works of art that are used versus
those that are only viewed.
K
3.2
Identify and describe works of art that Todd Parr – It’s OK –
show people doing things together.
Science 4.E
Mural –
S.S. 1.2, 1.3, ELA 2.1, ELA 2.5
Tech Integration
Text of Standard
PRIMARY PROJECTS
Lessons, Units, PBL and Curricular Integrations
Pinch PotsScience 3.C Resources, 4.A Five Senses
Paint Flower Pot
Frame Painting
Journals –
ELA Writing 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
ELA Listening /Speaking 1.2
Speaking 2.3
PRESENTED BY
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Diversity of the Visual Arts
K
3.3
AESTHETIC
VALUING
Look at and discuss works of art from Talk about Artists
a variety of times and places.
S.S. 6.2, 6.3
My Father’s Dragon
S.S. 6.2, 6.3
Three Bears
S.S. 6.2, 6.3, ELA 3.1
Math 1.2 Measurement
Classroom Teacher
Responding to, Analyzing, and
Making Judgments About Works
in the Visual Arts
K
4.1
Discuss their own works of art, using
appropriate art vocabulary (e.g.,
color, shape/form, texture).
Refection and Sharing about Art
S.S. 1.1, ELA – Vocabulary 1.1,
K
4.2
Describe what is seen (including both Picture Walk
literal and expressive content) in
S.S. 1.1, ELA Vocabulary 1.1,
selected works of art.
ELA 2.3 Speaking,
Science 4.E
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Make Informed Judgments
Youth in Arts
Schools Program
Artists in
-3-
Grade
Standard
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K
4.3
Discuss how and why they made a
specific work of art.
Refection and Sharing about Art
S.S. 1.1
ELA Vocabulary 1.1,
ELA 2.3 Speaking
Science 4.E
Classroom Teacher
K
4.4
Give reasons why they like a
particular work of art they made,
using appropriate art vocabulary.
Refection and Sharing about Art
S.S. 1.1
Gallery Walk - S.S. 1.1
Quilts - S.S. 1.1
ELA Vocabulary 1.1, ELA 2.3 Speaking,
Science 4.E
Classroom Teacher
CONNECTIONS,
RELATIONSHIPS,
APPLICATIONS
Text of Standard
PRIMARY PROJECTS
Lessons, Units, PBL and Curricular Integrations
PRESENTED BY
Connecting and Applying What
Is Learned in the Visual Arts to
Other Art Forms and Subject
Areas and to Careers
K
5.1
Draw geometric shapes/forms (e.g.,
circles, squares, and triangles) and
repeat them in dance/movement
sequences.
Dance- Standard 1 – Movement elements and skills
Classroom Teacher
S.S. 4.1, P.E. 1.4, 1.5, 1.10, Science 4.E, Math -2.1 Statistics Art Teacher
Visiting Artists
Motor Skills
Teacher
K
5.2
Look at and draw something used
every day (e.g., scissors, toothbrush,
fork) and describe how the object is
used.
Daily Journal –
SS 5.1
Free Choice Drawing and Painting
SS 5.1
Classroom Teacher
Symbols (State and National)
SS 2.0, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4,
ELA Vocabulary 1.1,
ELA 2.1 Speaking
Science 4.E
Science 4.E
Classroom Teacher
Visual Literacy
K
5.3
Point out images (e.g., photographs,
paintings, murals, ceramics,
sculptures) and symbols found at
home, in school, and in the
community, including national and
state symbols and icons.
Career and Career-Related Skills
Youth in Arts
Schools Program
Artists in
-4-
Grade
Standard
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K
5.4
Youth in Arts
Schools Program
Text of Standard
Discuss the various works of art
(e.g., ceramics, paintings, sculpture)
that artists create and the media
used.
PRIMARY PROJECTS
Lessons, Units, PBL and Curricular Integrations
Famous Artists
ELA 2.1 Speaking
SS 6.3
PRESENTED BY
Classroom Teacher
Art Teacher
Artists in
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