Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Kindergarten

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and WorkK.VA.Cr1

    1. 1

      Engage in exploration and imaginative play with various arts materials.K.VA.Cr1.1

    2. 2

      Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.K.VA.Cr1.2

  • 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and WorkK.VA.Cr2

    1. 1

      Through experimentation, build skills in various media and approaches to artmaking.K.VA:Cr2.1 

    2. 2

      Identify safe and nontoxic art materials, tools, and equipment.K.VA:Cr2.2

    3. 3

      Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.K.VA:Cr2.3

  • 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic WorkK.VA.Cr3

    1. 1

      Explain the process of making art while creating.K.VA:Cr3

Presenting

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, Interpret Artistic Work for PresentationK.VA.Pr4

    1. 1

      Select art objects for personal portfolio and display, explaining why they were chosen.K.VA:Pr4

  • 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for PresentationK.VA.Pr5

    1. 1

      Explain the purpose of a portfolio or collection.K.VA:Pr5

  • 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic WorkK.VA.Pr6

    1. 1

      Explain what an art museum is and distinguish how an art museum is different from other buildings.K.VA:Pr6

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic WorkK.VA.Re7

    1. 1

      Identify uses of art within one’s personal environment.K.VA:Re7.1

    2. 2

      Describe what an image represents.K.VA:Re7.2

  • 8

    Interpret Intent and meaning in Artistic WorkK.VA.Re8

    1. 1

      Interpret art by identifying subject matter and describing relevant details.K.VA:Re8

  • 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic WorkK.VA.Re9

    1. 1

      Explain reasons for selecting a preferred artwork.K.VA:Re9

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and personal Experiences to Make ArtK.VA:Cn10

    1. 1

      Create art that tells a story about a life experience.K.VA:Cn10

  • 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen UnderstandingK.VA:Cn11

    1. 1

      Identify a purpose of an artwork.K.VA:Cn11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
California Arts Standards for Visual Arts

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