Demonstrate appreciation for and knowledge of different types of artistic expression, creation, and experiences C.AP

  • 1

    Indicate interest or preferences in creative art forms. C.AP.PK1

  • 2

     Creatively express themselves through different forms of art.C.AP.PK2

  • 3

    Show respect for the creative work of others.C.AP.PK3

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    Use simple vocabulary words specific to the art form to express thoughts about artistic creations.C.AP.PK4

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     Describe, comment on, and ask questions about visual art, music, dance, and drama.C.AP.PK5

Choose to participate and express themselves through a variety of creative and artistic experiences . C.SE

  • 1

    Make different musical tones and rhythms using voice, body, or instrument.C.SE.PK1

  • 2

    Recognize and select a variety of simple songs, fingerplays, musical games, and musical activities, alone and with others.C.SE.PK2

  • 3

    Select and listen to a variety of songs from diverse cultures.C.SE.PK3

  • 4

    Identify and play a variety of musical instruments.C.SE.PK4

  • 5

    Take familiar songs and improvise to change the words, feelings, sound of voice, or dynamics.C.SE.PK5

  • 6

    Move to the tempo and/or rhythm of music to create or participate in dance activities.C.SE.PK6

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    Express self creatively through movement.C.SE.PK7

  • 8

    Act out scenes based on books, stories, songs, everyday life, or imagination during play.C.SE.PK8

  • 9

    Use dress-up clothes or costumes and other props in dramatic play.C.SE.PK9

  • 10

    Assume the role of a familiar person, animal, or thing and talk in the language/tone appropriate for that person, animal, or thing.C.SE.PK10

  • 11

    Select materials and create visual artwork that expresses or represents experiences, ideas, feelings, and fantasy using various media without a model. C.SE.PK11

Use creative arts as part of other learning activities C.CD

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    Participate in music activities that include math, science, and/or early literacy knowledge. C.CD.PK.1

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    Participate in creative arts activities from different cultures.C.CD.PK.2

  • 3

    Combine aspects of music, movement, visual arts, and/ or dramatic play together in creative expression activities. C.CD.PK.3

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     Use visual arts activities as a means to express feelings, thoughts, knowledge, and skills in content areas such as language arts, science, and math.C.CD.PK.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards, Revised 2023