Instruction in the standards requires a focus not only on the learner concepts and competencies but the supportive practices employed by the adults in the classroom setting. 

Concepts and Competencies

The learner will:

• Participate in visual arts activities
• Choose art center during free choice
• Use a variety of materials (e.g. chalk, paint, crayons, pencils, markers, wood, play dough)
• Draw to explore and extend themes in the classroom
• Create simple sculptures using clay and various tools to create texture
• Use paints to create new shades and colors

Supporting Practices

The adult will:

• Make a variety of art materials accessible to students throughout the day
• Rotate art materials to provide a variety of experiences
• Include art experiences in cross curricular activities
• Provide opportunities to use 3-dimensional materials (e.g. clay, play dough, wood)
• Allow for individual or group projects to extend over several days
• Display student’s art work

 

This resource was created by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). 

Contact: RA-PWPAELS@pa.gov

Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL, Creative Arts and Expression