Creative Arts: Preschool

Music

  • 1

    Demonstrate creative music expressionCA1.1

    1.  

      Younger and Older Preschool

      1. a

        Sing songs that use the voice in a variety of ways CA1.1.yo.a

      2. b

        Produce rhythmic patterns in musicCA1.1.yo.b

      3. c

        Describe feelings and reactions in response to diverse musical genres and stylesCA1.1.yo.c

    2.  

      Younger Preschool

      1. a

        Listen and respond to musicCA1.1.y.a

      2. b

        Participate in experiences with musical instruments and singing to express creativityCA1.1.y.b

    3.  

      Older Preschool

      1. a

        Respond to changes heard in musicCA1.1.o.a

      2. b

        Use familiar rhymes, songs, chants, and musical instruments to express creativity CA1.1.o.b

Dance

  • 1

    Demonstrate creative movement expressionCA2.1

    1.  

      Younger and Older Preschool

      1. a

        Convey ideas and emotions through creative movement expression (with or without music)CA2.1.yo.a

    2.  

      Older Preschool

      1. a

        Purposefully select movements that communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelingsCA2.1.o.a

Visual Arts

  • 1

    Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process or experienceCA3.1

    1.  

      Younger Preschool

      1. a

        Use colors, lines, and shapes to communicate meaningCA3.1.y.a

      2. b

        Explore various art-making processes and multiple media types with adult supportCA3.1.y.b

    2.  

      Older Preschool

      1. a

        Identify and use colors, lines, and shapes found in the environment and in works of artCA3.1.o.a

      2. b

        Engage in selfdirected exploration of various artmaking processes and multiple media types including digital CA3.1.o.b

      3. c

        Share details about why they are using specific colors or materialsCA3.1.o.c

  • 2

    Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production and presentationCA3.2

    1.  

      Younger and Older Preschool

      1. a

        Progress in ability to create drawings, models, and other art using a variety of materialsCA3.2.yo.a

    2.  

      Younger Preschool 

      1. a

        Develop growing ability to plan, work independently, and demonstrate care in a variety of art CA3.2.y.a

      2. b

        Show interest in creating and displaying individualized artworkCA3.2.y.b

    3.  

      Older Preschool

      1. a

        Develop growing ability to plan, work independently and cooperatively, and demonstrate care and persistence in a variety of artCA3.2.o.a

      2. b

        Create, save, and display individualized artwork CA3.2.o.b

  • 3

    Demonstrate creative expression through art appreciation CA3.3

    1.  

      Younger and Older Preschool

      1. a

        Observe and discuss art formsCA3.3.yo.a

      2. b

        Reflect on differences and preferences as encounters artworkCA3.3.yo.b

      3. c

        Share ideas about personal creative workCA3.3.yo.c

      4. d

        Identify where art is displayed in the learning environment and begin to identify places it may be displayed outside of itCA3.3.yo.d

Dramatic Play 

  • 1

    Demonstrate creative expression through dramatic playCA4.1

    1.  

      Younger and Older Preschool

      1. a

        Engage in associative and cooperative playCA4.1.yo.a

      2. b

        Participate freely in dramatic play experiences that become of increased duration and complexity CA4.1.yo.b

    2.  

      Younger Preschool

      1. a

        Use a variety of props to demonstrate themes about life experiences, ideas, and feelingsCA4.1.y.a

    3.  

      Older Preschool

      1. a

        Role play imaginary events and charactersCA4.1.o.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Indiana Early Learning Standards