Art planning guide
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Kindergarten:
Self-portrait
SOLs:
KP.1.5 Visual Communication-student will create a self-portrait
KP.2.1 Color-student will identify and used colors
KP.4.1 Shape-student will identify and use shapes
Materials needed: crayon, watercolor paint, brushes, straws
Discuss what a self-portrait is
Turtle
SOLs:
KP.1.4 Visual Communication-student will create a work that
depicts a specific animal
KP.1.7 Visual Communication-student will demonstrate motor skills
in cutting, pasting, and stamping
KP.8.1 Value-recognize that one color can have a light or a dark
value
KP.15.1 Sculpture-the student will be able to identify sculpture as
three-dimensional art
Materials needed: construction paper, scissors, glue, paper bowls
Read a book about land turtles. Discuss colors, why turtles look the
way they do, etc
Leaves
SOLs:
KP.2.1 Color-the student will identify and use colors (autumn colors)
KP.7.1 Texture-the student will identify textures by sight and touch
Materials needed: rubbing plates, crayon, white paper
“What happens to the leaves in the fall?” “What does the word
‘texture’ mean?” Read a book about autumn.
Corn cob
SOLs:
KP.1.7 Visual Communication-depict a specific plant
KP.4.1 Shape-identify and use shapes (circle, square, triangle, oval,
and rectangle)
KP.7.1 Texture-use textures by sight and touch
Teddy bear
SOLs:
KP.4.1 Shape-student will identify and use shapes (circle, oval,
triangle)
KP.8.1 Value-student will be able to recognize that one color can
have a dark or light value
KP.10.1 Painting-the student will identify and use paint media
(tempera)
Materials needed: paintbrushes, brown, white, and black tempera, a
real teddy bear, water, heavy paper
Bring a teddy bear into show texture, what colors are used. Explain
how to use and mix tempera-mix a little brown in a puddle of white,
rinse brush off thoroughly when switching colors.
1st grade
Rocketship collage
SOLs:
1P.10.1 Painting-the student will recognize, explore, and create a
watercolor painting
1P.11.1 Drawing-the student will create a drawing demonstrating the
use of drawing media and techniques
1P.12.1 Mixed Media-the student will use motor skills to manipulate
art materials
Materials Needed: watercolor paint, construction paper, scissors,
glue, heavy paper, glitter, metallic paper, colored pencils
Read So You Want to go to the Moon. Demonstrate wet-on-wet
technique.
Fish print
SOLs:
1P.3.1 Line-the student will identify and use line and line variations
(zig zag, dotted, wavy, and spiral)
1P.7.1 Texture-student will identify and use visual and tactile texture
1P.13.1 Printmaking-the student will create a print using a variety
of stamping techniques
2nd grade
Giraffe
SOLs:
2P.3.1 Line-the student will explore various media and tools to create
line and line variations
2P.5.1 Form-the student will identify and use three-dimensional
forms (cylinder, sphere, pyramid, and cone)
2P.11.1 Drawing-the student will use various media to create
drawings
Have photographs available. Discuss form when modeling how to draw
the giraffe’s face and spots.
Clay leaf bowl
SOLs:
2P.7.1 Texture-the student will identify and use visual and tactile
texture
2P.15.2 Sculpture-the student will create a work of art by
manipulating clay
Discuss texture, be sure students press their leaf hard enough in the
clay to see the veins.
3rd grade
Picasso portrait
SOLs:
3P.6.2 Space-student will create an illusion of depth on a 2D surface
using overlapping, size variation, placement, and proportion on the
picture plane
3P.9.1 Principals of Design-student will identify and use balance
(symmetrical and asymmetrical)
3C.1.1 Judgment and Criticism-the student will recognize, explore,
and demonstrate the process of describing, analyzing, evaluating, and
responding to works of art
3C.1.7 Judgment and Criticism-the student will analyze works of art
for:
-Rhythm
-Balance
-Spatial relationships
3A.1.3 Aesthetics-the student will determine why art has value
Why do you think Picasso painted this way? Do his paintings look
three-dimensional to you? Why?
3D Paper Design
SOLs:
3P.3.1 Line-student will explore expressive qualities of line through
various media
3P.6.2 Space-the student will create an illusion of depth on a 2D
surface using overlapping, size variation, placement, and proportion on
the picture plane
3P.9.1 Principals of Design-the student will identify and use balance
(symmetrical and asymmetrical)
4th grade
Keith Haring line design
SOLs:
4P.3.1 Line-student will identify and use a variety of lines in a work of
art
4P.9.1 Principles of Design-identify and use contrast, repetition,
and unity in a work of art
4C.1.5 Judgment/Criticism-identify and investigate ways that works
of art from popular culture reflect the past and influence the present
Op Art design
SOLs:
4P.1.4 Visual Communication-create abstract works of art
4P.2.2 Color-identify and explore complementary colors
4C.1.4 Judgment/Criticism-compare and contrast abstract,
representational, and non-representational works of art
5th grade
Kandinsky-inspired oil pastel drawing
SOLs:
5P.1.2 Visual Communication-the student will use the elements of
art: line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space to express
ideas, emotions, and images
5P.4.1 Shape-the student will create a work of art using geometric,
organic, or free-form shapes
5P.6.2 Space-the student will emphasize spatial relationships in
works of art
5P.9.2 Principals of Design-the student will use the principals of
design including proportion, rhythm, balance, variety, contrast, and
unity to express ideas and create images
5C.1.1 Judgment and Criticism-the student will recognize, explore,
and demonstrate the process of analyzing, describing, interpreting,
evaluating, and responding to works of art
Have example of Improvisation 31 available for students to look at,
discuss his use of color, shape, and size variation
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Kindergarten
Teddy bear tempera painting
SOLs:
KP.4.1 Shape-identify and use shapes
KP.8.1 Value-recognize a color can have a light or dark value
KP.10.1 Painting-identify and use paint media
Eric Carle-inspired caterpillar
SOLs:
KP.2.1 Color-identify and use colors
KP.10.1 Painting-identify and use paint media
Textured mitten
SOLs:
KP.7.1 Texture-identify and use textures
KP.7.2 Texture-recognize and use a variety of textures
KP.12.1 Collage/Mixed Media-identify and use collage/mixed media
techniques
Winter houses
SOLs:
KP.1.7 Visual Communication-demonstrate motor skills in painting,
gluing, folding, and cutting
KP.6.1 Space-identify spatial relationships (left, right, top, bottom,
side, center)
1st grade
Ceramic pumpkin
SOLs:
1P.15.1 Sculpture-create a sculpture
1P.7.1 Texture-identify and use tactile texture
Eric Carle-inspired caterpillar
SOLs:
1P.1.4 Visual Communication-create works of art inspired by a story
1P.2.1 Color-identify and use primary colors
1P.6.2 Space-demonstrates overlapping
1P.7.1 Texture-identify and use visual and tactile texture
Snowman portrait
SOLs:
1P.3.1 Line-identify and use line and line variations (zig-zag, wavy,
and spiral)
1P.6.2 Space-recognize and locate foreground and background
1P.7.1 Texture-identify and use visual texture
2nd grade
Apples
SOLs:
2P.15.1 Sculpture-create a 3D work of art using a variety of materials
Cityscape
SOLs:
2P.2.1 Color-identify and use secondary colors
2P.6.1 Space-depict objects in proportion
2P.10.1 Painting-demonstrate a resist technique
Organic/Geometric shapes
SOLs:
2P.1.2 Visual Communication-student will incorporate unanticipated
results into art
2P.4.1 Shape-identify and use shapes (geometric, organic, and freeform)
3rd grade
Castles
SOLs:
3P.2.1 Color-the student will indentify and use intermediate colors
3P.5.1 Form-the student will identify and use architectural forms
(cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, and cone)
3P.6.3 Space-identify and use foreground, middle ground, and
background
Romare Bearden-inspired graphic arts cityscape
SOLs:
3P.6.2 Space-create the illusion of depth using overlapping, size
variation, placement, and proportion
3P.6.2 Space-identify and use foreground, middle ground, and
background
3P.7.1 Texture-explore visual texture
3P.16.1 Technology-student will recognize technology as a source of
ideas for creating art
3H.1.8 Art History/Cultural Context-recognize and explore the role of
art and design in society through multicultural themes
4th grade
Tree of Life
SOLs:
4P.2.1 Color-identify and use the characteristics of color (hue, tint,
shade, and intensity)
4P.8.1 Value-student will create a work of art using tints and shades
4P.13.1 Printmaking-create a print using a stencil technique
Ceramic gargoyle
SOLs:
4P.1.1 Visual Communication-generate ideas for creating art through
discussion
4P.5.1 Form-identify variations of the cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid,
and cone in sculpture
4P.7.1 Texture-create a 3D work of art using visual and tactile texture
4P.15.1 Sculpture-student will describe and use handbuilding
techniques to create make a ceramic work of art
5th grade
Milagro
SOLs:
5P.1.3 Visual Communication-develop ideas for works of art by
brainstorming and making preliminary sketches
5P.1.6 Visual Communication-demonstrate an understanding of
symbolic meanings by incorporating symbols into works of art
5H.1.7 Cultural Context-multicultural themes in art
“Klimt My Style”
SOLs:
5P.3.1 Line-compare and contrast the use of line in different works of
art
5P.6.2 Space-emphasize spatial relationships in works of art
5P.11.1 Drawing-create preliminary sketches
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Kindergarten
Ceramic snail
SOLs:
KP.1.4 Visual Communication-create a work of art that depicts a
specific animal
KP.15.1 Sculpture-identify sculpture as 3D art
KP.15.2 Sculpture-student will use motor skills to create 3D art
Valentine mouse
SOLs:
KP.1.7 Visual Communication-demonstrate motor skills
KP.6.1 Space-identify spatial relationships (up, down, bottom, top,
side, center, over, under)
KP.12.1 Collage/Mixed Media-identify and use collage/mixed media
techniques (cutting, tearing, gluing, and combining media)
Blue crab
SOLs:
KP.1.4 Visual Communication-depict a specific animal
KP.6.1 Space- identify spatial relationships (up, down, bottom, top,
side, center, over, under)
KP.7.1 Texture-identify and use textures by sight and touch
KP.7.2 Texture-recognize a variety of textures
Where the Wild Things Are monster painting
SOLs:
KP.2.1 Color-student will identify and use colors
KP.4.1 Shape-identify and use shapes (circle, square, oval,, triangle,
rectangle)
KP.10.1 Painting-identify and use paint media (watercolor)
1st grade
Alphabet design
SOLs:
1P.10.1 Painting-create a painting (tempera and watercolor)
1C.1.3 Judgment and Criticism-respond orally to works of art with
reference to primary colors, line, texture, shape, and pattern
1C.1.4 Judgment and Criticism-describe and discuss the visual
qualities and content of works of art using art vocabulary
Ant farm
SOLs:
1P.7.1 Texture-identify and use visual and tactile texture
2nd grade
Native American rug print
2P.1.8 Visual Communication-identify and use a variety of sources for
art ideas (nature, people, images, imagination, and resource
materials)
2P.2.2 Color-demonstrate the ability to mix primary colors to make
secondary colors
2P.4.1 Shape-identify and use shapes (geometric, organic, and freeform)
2P.9.2 Principles of Design-identify and use pattern
2P.13.1 Printmaking-create a print
2H.1.4 Art History/Cultural Context-identify art from other cultures
(Native American)
2H.1.5 Art History/Cultural Context-communicate through various
means the role of art and design in society through multicultural
themes
Matisse-inspired fishbowl
2P.7.1 Texture-create a work of art using tactile texture
2P.12.1 Collage/Mixed Media-student will explore collage or mixed
media techniques in works of art
3rd grade
Greek vase
3P.1.4 Visual Communication-create a functional object that reflects
the contributions of Greco-Roman civilizations
3P.6.1 Space-identify and use positive and negative space
3P.9.2 Principles of Design-identify pattern and extend the sequential
structure motifs
3P.11.1 Drawing-recognize and explore gesture drawing
3H.1.7 Art History/Cultural Context-explain the role of archaeology in
learning about the art of past cultures
Talavera sun
3P.1.2 Visual Communication-produce works of art that demonstrate
craftsmanship
3P.15.1 Sculpture-create a work of art in clay using the coil building
process
4th grade
Winter trees
4P.8.2 Value-explore shading techniques
Chinese scroll
4P.1.3 Visual Communication-create a work of art that uses themes,
ideas, and art forms from the past
4P.10.1 Painting-create a painting using the characteristics of color
(hue, tint, shade, and intensity)
4H.1.7 Art History/Cultural Context-discuss role of art and design in
the society through multicultural themes
5th grade
Warhol-inspired self-portrait
5P.16.1 Technology-student will use technology to create a work of art
5H.1.1 Cultural Context/Art History-describe and discuss various
commercial art careers
5H.1.3 Cultural Context/Art History-identify the influences of historic
events, subject matter, and media in works of art
5C.1.5 Judgment/Criticism-analyze works of art based on visual
properties and historical context
Thiebaud-inspired Ceramic cake/pie slice
5P.7.1 Texture-compare and contrast textural qualities in works of art
5P.15.1 Sculpture-create a sculpture in the round, high relief
5P.15.2 Sculpture-student will describe the changes that occur in clay,
including: greenware, leatherhard, bisque, and glazeware
5C.1.1 Judgment/Criticism-describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate
works of art
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Kindergarten
Sunflower
KP.1.4 Visual Communication-depict a specific plant
KP.7.1 Texture-identify and use textures by sight and touch
KP.10.1 Painting-identify and use paint media (tempera)
Bug jar
KP.6.1 Space-identify spatial relationships (left, right, top, bottom,
side, center, over, under)
KP.10.1 Painting-identify and use paint media (tempera)
KP.13.1 Printmaking-identify and use a stamping technique to create a
work of art
Pizza
KP.1.7 Visual Communication-demonstrate motor skills in gluing,
folding, cutting, modeling, and tearing
KP.7.2 Texture-recognize a variety of textures
Kite
KP.1.7 Visual Communication-demonstrate motor skills in gluing,
folding, cutting, modeling, and tearing
KP.2.1 Color-identify and use colors
KP.7.1 Texture-identify and use textures by sight
KP.7.2 Texture-recognize a variety of textures
Hedgehog
KP.1.4 Visual Communication-depict a specific animal
KP.4.1 Shape-identify and use shapes
KP.7.1 Texture-use texture by sight and touch
1st grade
Cityscape collage
1P.1.5 Visual Communication-use personal and simulated situations as
subject matter in works of art
1P.6.1 Space-recognize and locate foreground and background on a
picture plane
1P.6.2 Space-2D work of art that demonstrates overlapping
1P.12.1 Collage/Mixed Media-student will use motor skills to
manipulate art materials
Thiebaud-inspired cupcake
1P.6.1 Space-identify foreground and background
1P.7.1 Texture-identify and use tactile texture
1P.10.1 Painting-create a tempera painting
1C.1.3 Judgment/Criticism-student will respond orally to works of art
with reference to line, texture, and shape
2nd grade
Pharaoh portrait
2P.1.4 Visual Communication-student will use historical events as
inspiration for works of art
2P.9.2 Principles of Design-student will identify and use patterncomplex, alternating, and repeating
2H.1.3 Art History-student will identify symbols from other cultures
2H.1.4 Art History-student will identify art from other cultures (Ancient
Egypt)
Owl
2P.3.1 Line-student will explore various media and tools to create line
and line variations
2P.11.1 Drawing-student will use various media to create drawings
Tree of Life
2P.7.1 Texture-student will create a work of art using tactile texture
2C.1.1 Judgment/Criticism-student will express opinions with
supporting statements regarding works of art
3rd grade
Starry Night stitchery
3P.1.2 Visual Communication-use various art processes that
demonstrate craftsmanship
3P.3.1 Line-explore the expressive qualities of line through various
media
3P.7.1 Texture-student will explore visual texture
3C.1.7 Judgment/Criticism-student will analyze works of art for the
use of:
-Rhythm
-Balance (symmetrical/asymmetrical)
-Spatial Relationships (overlapping, size, proportion, and placement)
Stained Glass tree design
3P.2.2 Color-identify and use warm and cool colors
3P.3.1 Line-explore the expressive qualities of line through various
media
4th grade
Dream collage (Dali)
4P.12.1 Collage/Mixed Media-student will create a two-dimensional
collage/mixed media work of art
4C.1.1 Judgment/Criticism-demonstrate the process of interpreting,
evaluating, and responding to works of art
4C.1.2 Judgment/Criticism-interpret works of art for multiple meanings
4C.1.3 Judgment/Criticism-analyze works of art based on visual
properties
Beastie
4P.1.2 Visual Communication-use thumbnail sketches to document
thought processes
4P.2.1 Color-identify and use the characteristics of color, including
hue, tint, shade, and intensity
4P.7.1 Texture-create a 2D work of art using visual texture
4P.8.1 Value-create a work of art using tints and shades
4P.8.2 Value-explore shading techniques
5th grade
Name design
5P.1.2 Visual Communication-student will use the elements of art:
line, shape, texture, form, color, value, and space to express ideas,
images, and emotions
5P.1.7 Visual Communication-student will express ideas through
artistic choices of media, and techniques
5P.3.1 Line-compare and contrast the use of line in different works of
art
5P.6.2 Space-emphasize spatial relationships
5H.1.3 Art History/Cultural Context-identify the influences of historic
events, subject matter, and media in works of art
Weaving
5P.7.1 Texture-compare and contrast textural qualities in works of art
5P.14.1 Textile Arts-student will produce fiber art that reflects the
qualities of fiber art of another age, culture, or country