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Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood PRE-KINDERGARTEN

K–12 Standards

Creative Thinking and Expression – Communicating through the Arts
Other Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood sets
Approaches to Learning through Play – Constructing, Organizing, and Applying Knowledge
Health, Wellness, and Physical Development – Learning About My Body
Language and Literacy Development – English Language Arts
Mathematical Thinking and Expression – Exploring, Processing, and Problem-Solving
Scientific Thinking and Technology – Exploring, Scientific Inquiry, and Discovery
Scientific Thinking and Technology – Exploring, Scientific Inquiry, and Discovery
Social and Emotional Development – Student Interpersonal Skills

Production and Performance – Music and Movement9.1.M

A
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
1. A
  Know and use basic elements and principles of music and movement. 9.1.M PK.A
  1
  Practice rhythms in different forms of music and dance .9.1.M PK.A
  2
  Explore rhythm instruments .9.1.M PK.A
  3
  Use rhythm instruments as intended .9.1.M PK.A
  4
  Participate in teacher-guided music and movement activities .9.1.M PK.A
  5
  Participate in group movement activities demonstrating an awareness of shared space .9.1.M PK.A
  6
  Demonstrate an understanding of “fast,” “slow,” “loud,” and “soft .”9.1.M PK.A
B
DEMONSTRATION
1. B
  Respond to different types of music and dance through participation and discussion. 9.1.M PK.B
  1
  Participate in teacher-guided music and movement activities .9.1.M PK.B
  2
  Sing familiar songs, chants, and finger plays .9.1.M PK.B
  3
  Dance to different types of music .9.1.M PK.B
  4
  Discuss music and movement experiences .9.1.M PK.B
E
REPRESENTATION
1. E
  Use imagination and creativity to express self through music and dance. 9.1.M PK.E
  1
  Initiate music and movement activities .9.1.M PK.E
  2
  Select music and movement area during free choice .9.1.M PK.E
  3
  Improvise songs and rhythmic patterns .9.1.M PK.E
  4
  Change words or tune of familiar songs to make new songs .9.1.M PK.E
  5
  Use body to represent form in space, finger plays, or stories .9.1.M PK.E
J
TECHNOLOGIES
1. J
  Use a variety of technologies for producing or performing works of art. 9.1.M PK.J
  1
  Explore musical instruments .9.1.M PK.J
  2
  Use instruments to accompany music .9.1.M PK.J
  3
  Use instruments as intended .9.1.M PK.J
  4
  Use age appropriate digital media applications to create music .9.1.M PK.J
  5
  Use a variety of props to enhance movement activities (e .g ., scarves, beanbags, ribbons) .9.1.M PK.J
  6
  Use recording devices (e .g ., voice recorder, video recorder) to capture music and/or movement performances .9.1.M PK.J

Production and Performance – Dramatic and Performance Play9.1.D

B
DEMONSTRATION
1. B
  Recreate a dramatic play experience for an audience. 9.1.D PK.B
  1
  Create various voice inflections and facial expressions in play .9.1.D PK.B
  2
  Change voice inflections when recreating various characters .9.1.D PK.B
  3
  Direct peers or follow peers’ instructions about dramatic play schemes .9.1.D PK.B
  4
  Act out stories with guidance of the adult .9.1.D PK.B
E
REPRESENTATION
1. E
  Use imagination and creativity to express self through dramatic play. 9.1.D PK.E
  1
  Use nonconforming objects to create representations of real-life objects or activities .9.1.D PK.E
  2
  Represent fantasy and real-life experiences through pretend play .9.1.D PK.E
  3
  Imitate roles of people, animals, or objects observed in life experiences .9.1.D PK.E
  4
  Use props and costumes during dramatic play .9.1.D PK.E
  5
  Create props from available materials .9.1.D PK.E

Production and Performance – Visual Arts9.1.V

A
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
1. A
  Know and use basic elements of visual arts. 9.1.V PK.A
  1
  Participate in teacher-guided visual arts activities .9.1.V PK.A
  2
  Choose art center during free choice .9.1.V PK.A
  3
  Demonstrate an understanding of “color,” “shape,” and “line .”9.1.V PK.A
  4
  Create a picture using different colors, varying the intensity of strokes and combining colors .9.1.V PK.A
B
DEMONSTRATION
1. B
  Combine a variety of materials to create a work of art. 9.1.V PK.B
  1
  Participate in teacher-guided visual arts activities .9.1.V PK.B
  2
  Choose art center during free choice .9.1.V PK.B
  3
  Use a variety of materials (e .g ., chalk, paint, crayons, pencils, markers, wood, playdough) .9.1.V PK.B
  4
  Draw to explore and extend themes in the classroom .9.1.V PK.B
E
REPRESENTATION
1. E
  Use imagination and creativity to express self through visual arts. 9.1.V PK.E
  1
  Participate in teacher-guided visual arts activities .9.1.V PK.E
  2
  Choose art center during free choice .9.1.V PK.E
  3
  Draw self-portrait .9.1.V PK.E
  4
  Create a work of art to represent a real or imagined object, animal, or person .9.1.V PK.E
  5
  Use a growing number of details and make more realistic representations .9.1.V PK.E
  6
  Choose different art materials to represent different types of thoughts or feelings .9.1.V PK.E
J
TECHNOLOGIES
1. J
  Use a variety of technologies for producing works of art. 9.1.V PK.J
  1
  Explore a variety of art materials and tools .9.1.V PK.J
  2
  Participate in teacher-guided visual arts activities .9.1.V PK.J
  3
  Choose art center during free choice .9.1.V PK.J
  4
  Use art materials and tools as intended .9.1.V PK.J
  5
  Manipulate materials in a variety of ways (e .g ., pounding, squeezing, cutting, rolling) .9.1.V PK.J
  6
  Use age-appropriate digital media applications to create works of art .9.1.V PK.J
  7
  Use recording devices (e .g ., digital camera, video recorder) to capture works in progress and finished works of art .9.1.V PK.J

Historical and Cultural Context of Works in the Arts 9.2

D
PERSPECTIVE
1. D
  Explain that instruments or art forms represent cultural perspectives. 9.2 PK.D
  1
  Explore instruments from different cultures .9.2 PK.D
  2
  Participate in discussions about where various instruments and art forms originate .9.2 PK.D
  3
  Identify cultures represented by various art forms .9.2 PK.D

Critical Response to Works in the Arts 9.3

F
IDENTIFICATION
1. F
  Recognize and name a variety of art forms. 9.3 PK.F
  1
  Identify a photo, painting, drawing, dance, and songs 9.3 PK.F
G
CRITICAL RESPONSE
1. G
  Formulate and share an opinion about others’ art products. 9.3 PK.G
  1
  Observe, applaud, or comment on the works of others .9.3 PK.G
  2
  Share an opinion about artwork when asked, “What do you think this is about?”9.3 PK.G

Aesthetic Response to Works in the Arts9.4

B
EMOTIONAL RESPONSE
1. B
  Demonstrate an emotional response to viewing or creating various works of art. 9.4 PK.B
  1
  Respond through body language, facial expression, or oral language .9.4 PK.B
  2
  Respond through humming, swaying, tapping foot to others’ work .9.4 PK.B
  3
  Respond at appropriate times (laugh, sigh) at others’ performance .9.4 PK.B

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?: Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood PRE-KINDERGARTEN

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