In Kindergarten, students will learn:

• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving: Kids learn to think creatively and solve problems through fun art activities.
• Idea Development: Children are taught different ways to come up with ideas and plan their art projects.
• Exploring Art: Students get to see and learn about various artworks and artists from around the world.
• Artmaking Opportunities: Kids have the chance to create art that is all about them and their world.
• Safe Use of Materials: Children learn how to safely use different art materials and tools.
• Hands-On Learning: Through activities like exploring, observing, discussing, reflecting, and making art, kids build their knowledge and skills.

• Understanding Art’s Value: Students start to learn why art is important in society and how it connects to everything they learn.Create Self Portraits

   

In First Grade, students will learn:

• Building on Skills: Kids continue to develop the art skills they learned in Kindergarten.
• New Ways to Create: Children learn new techniques to develop, plan, and express their ideas through art.
• Exploring Diverse Art: Students are introduced to different artworks and learn to make connections between images and ideas.
• Safe Art Practices: Kids practice safe ways to use various art materials and tools while improving their skills.
• Hands-On Learning: Through exploring, observing, discussing, creating, and reflecting, children build their knowledge and independence.
• Family Themes: Art projects focus on themes related to family, helping kids connect their art to their personal lives.
• Understanding Art’s Importance: Students gain a deeper appreciation for the value of art in their lives, their families, and the world around them.

In Second Grade, students will learn: 

• Building Skills: Kids build on their previous art skills, learning new concepts and techniques.
• Individual and Group Work: Children learn to generate ideas for art projects both on their own and with classmates.
• Mastering Tools and Materials: Students continue to improve their use of various art media and tools.
• Creative Expression: Kids are actively involved in creating and expressing original ideas through different subjects.
• Community Themes: Art projects focus on themes related to the community, helping children understand their place in it.
• Cross-Disciplinary Connections: Students learn how visual art connects with other subjects, enhancing their overall learning experience.
• Understanding Art’s Role: Kids become more aware of the importance of visual art in their lives, their families, the community, and different societies.

In Third Grade, students will learn:

• Advanced Idea Development: Kids learn more complex ways to develop ideas and express themselves through art.
• Personal Expression: Children build on their skills in unique ways, finding their personal style.
• Experimentation: Students are encouraged to play and experiment with art materials and processes to create innovative artwork.
• Skill Improvement: Kids continue to improve their expertise in using various art media, tools, and processes appropriately.
• Problem Solving: Children become involved in problem-solving by making choices and taking risks in their art projects.
• Cultural Themes: Art projects focus on themes related to culture, encouraging inquiry and exploration.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Students learn how art connects with other subjects and recognize cultural contributions made through visual arts.
• Appreciation of Art: Kids expand their understanding of the role of art in their lives, their families, the community, and different cultures.

In Fourth Grade, students will learn:

• Advanced Idea Development: Students practice complex approaches to develop ideas and improve their technical art skills.
• Independent and Collaborative Work: Children work individually and with peers to ask questions and conduct research for art projects.
• Effective Communication: Kids learn to recognize and reflect on how art communicates ideas, applying critical thinking to their own and others' artwork.
• Art Process Assessment: Students assess their art process and discover new ways to understand and convey content and meaning in their artworks.
• Exploring Time: Art projects focus on the theme of time, encouraging exploration and creative expression.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Children explore how art connects with other subjects to generate ideas for personal expression.
• Advanced Understanding: Kids deepen their understanding of visual art and its importance in their lives, their families, the community, culture, and the world.

In Fifth Grade, students will learn:

• Independent Thinking and Innovation: Students are encouraged to think independently, investigate, and innovate in their idea development.
• Critical Analysis and Aesthetic Judgment: Kids improve their skills in analyzing and judging artworks critically.
• Problem Solving: Children learn to anticipate problems and devise creative solutions in their artmaking process.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Students demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in using art materials and tools safely and appropriately.
• Global Concepts: Art projects focus on themes related to globalization, helping kids understand and express their connections to the global society.
• Creative Expression: Students explore connections between themselves and the world, expressing their understandings and opinions creatively.
• Appreciation of Art’s Role: Kids learn to appreciate visual art as a meaningful contributor to society, focusing on personal experiences in a global context.

• Engaging Themes: Each lesson revolves around themes designed to engage students in the art-making process.
• Skill Building: The curriculum aims to build on the skills students have already mastered, helping them grow and develop further.
• Student-Centered Approach: Focuses on meeting students where they are in their learning and art-making process.
• Art Engagement: Opportunities for students to engage with works of art and practice safety in the art room.
• Expanding Art Skills: Helps students expand their art skills and increase their artistic language.
• Themes of Self and World: Emphasis on exploring themes related to self and the world around us.
• Uplifting Student Voices: Focus on uplifting student voices and perspectives through creative expression.
• Artistic and Expressive Skills: Engages students in art experiences that increase their artistic and expressive skills.
• Exploring Concepts: Uses creativity to explore concepts of self and the world.