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Kindergarten Scope and Sequence
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The Kindergarten art education curriculum emphasizes four key areas: Foundations, Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural Relevance, and Critical Evaluation and Response. In Foundations, students develop visual literacy by observing and exploring the world through the elements of art and principles of design, gathering sensory information from their environment. Creative Expression encourages students to communicate ideas and express creativity through various media, creating artworks with diverse lines, shapes, colors, textures, and forms, while fostering imagination, reflective thinking, and problem-solving skills. The Historical and Cultural Relevance component enhances students' understanding of art history and cultural diversity by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and cultural contributions, fostering respect for different experiences and viewpoints, and connecting art to other disciplines. Finally, Critical Evaluation and Response develop students' ability to analyze and evaluate art, express ideas about their own and others' artworks, engage with real or virtual art collections, and compile their artworks into portfolios or exhibitions for self-evaluation and public presentation.
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(1) Foundations: observation and perception. The student develops and expands visual literacy skills using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world by learning about, understanding, and applying the elements of art, principles of design, and expressive qualities. The student uses what the student sees, knows, and has experienced as sources for examining, understanding, and creating artworks. The student is expected to:
(A) gather information from subjects in the environment using the senses; and
(B) identify the elements of art, including line, shape, color, texture, and form, and the principles of design, including repetition/pattern and balance, in the environment.
(2) Creative expression. The student communicates ideas through original artworks using a variety of media with appropriate skills. The student expresses thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging the imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and progressive problem-solving skills. The student is expected to:
(A) create artworks using a variety of lines, shapes, colors, textures, and forms;
(B) arrange components intuitively to create artworks; and
(C) use a variety of materials to develop manipulative skills while engaging in opportunities for exploration through drawing, painting, printmaking, constructing artworks, and
sculpting, including modeled forms.
(3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. The student is expected to:
(A) identify simple subjects expressed in artworks;
(B) share ideas about personal experiences such as family and friends and develop awareness and sensitivity to differing experiences and opinions through artwork;
(C) identify the uses of art in everyday life; and
(D) relate visual art concepts to other disciplines.
(4) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and reasoned evaluations. The student is expected to:
(A) express ideas about personal artworks or portfolios;
(B) express ideas found in collections such as real or virtual art museums, galleries, portfolios, or exhibitions using original artworks created by artists or peers; and
(C) compile collections of artwork such as physical artwork, electronic images, sketchbooks, or portfolios for the purposes of self-evaluations or exhibitions.
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Unit 1 - Discovering Line, Shape and ColorCycle 1: Weeks 1-3 (August 14- August 29)
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TEKS: 1A, 2A-C, 3A-B, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will explore the way artists use and discuss the elements of line, shape, and color in artwork.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create three original artworks using a variety of media and approaches to art-making and explain the creative process for each artwork.
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Lessons:
***1st lesson should be class rules, policies and procedures
Line Rugs (May use crayons or markers instead of watercolors)
Shapescapes
Mondrian and Mashima (Alternate Activity if you don’t want to use clay)		Vocabulary:
Line
Shape
Space
Color
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Additional Resources:
Elements of Art
Lines Anchor Chart
What is Line? Video
What is Collage? Video
What is Color? Video
Piet Mondrian Information		Important Dates:
Aug 14 - First Day of School
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Unit 2 - Hispanic Heritage MonthCycle 1: Weeks 4-6 (September 2- September 19)
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TEKS: 1A, 2A-C, 3A-B, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will explore the work of hispanic artists.

Language Objective: Students will apply techniques of hispanic artists in their own creative work.
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Lessons:
Collaged Alebrijes
Amate Paintings
Tissue Paper Pinata		Vocabulary: heritage, artist, symbol
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Additional Activities:
The Pinata that the Farm Maiden Hung Read Aloud (Goes with Paper Pinata)
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos Read Aloud		Important Dates:
Sept 1- Labor Day (No School)
Sept 19 - Last Day of Cycle 1
Sept 22 C1 data day
****Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) Displays need to be up before September 15.
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Sept 22 Cycle 1 Data day
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Unit 3 - Combining Elements to Create Pattern and BalanceCycle 2: Weeks 1-2 (September 23- October 3)
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TEKS: 1A, 2A-C, 3A-B, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will explore and interpret the ways artists can use the same elements of art to create different visual effects.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create artwork using the elements of line, shape, and color to create pattern and balance.
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Lessons:
Imagination Robots
Symmetry Painting
Symmetry Art with Coffee Filters		Vocabulary:
• Shape
• Line
• Color
• Pattern
• Balance
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Additional Resources:
What is the Story?
Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical
Types of Pattern
Organic vs Geometric Shapes
Line of Symmetry
Line
Types of Lines
What is Drawing? -Video
Boy and Bot (Goes with robot lesson)		Important Dates:
Sept 22 - Cycle 1 Data Day
Sept 23-start of Cycle 2
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Unit 4 - Playing with RepetitionCycle 2: Weeks 3-5 (October 6- October 24)
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TEKS: 1A, 2A-C, 3A-B, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will explore the work of several artists and use their observations to identify details that repeat.

Language Objective: Students will practice creative and innovative thinking while exploring repetition using a variety of materials.
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Lessons:
Seurat and the Dot
From Ordinary to Fantastic
Math: Symbols and Shapes		Vocabulary:
• Shape
• Form
• Repetition
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Additional Activities:
The Dot Read Aloud
George Seurat
Tara Donovan Info
Artists Who use Numbers Info
Important Dates:
Oct 13-14- Fall Break For Students
Oct 13 Student/Teacher Holiday
Oct 14 - Conferences & PD
Oct 30-last day Cycle 2
Oct 31-Cycle 2 Data Day
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Unit 5 - Veterans Day ArtCycle 2: Week 6, Cycle 3: Week 1 (October 27- November 7)
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TEKS: 1A, 2A-C, 3A-B, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will understand symbols to honor veterans.

Language Objective: Students will create Veteran’s Day projects.
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Lessons:
Torn Paper Poppies		Vocabulary: veteran
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Additional Resources:
Veterans Day Facts for Kids
Important Dates:
Nov 3- Cycle 2 Data Day (No Students)
Nov 4- first day of Cycle 3
Nov 11 Veterans day
***Veterans day art display needs to be up before Nov 11.
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Unit 6: Finding Art in Everyday Objects/Rodeo Art (Must be Western Art)Cycle 3: Weeks 2-4 (Novemeber 10- December 5)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-C, 3A-C, 4A-B

Content Objective: Students will understand how to use everyday objects in artwork.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create art based off of real world objects.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Everyday Object Investigation
Layered Collage		Vocabulary:
• Value
• Texture
• Pattern
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Additional Resources:
Pattern Practice
Creating a Texture Rubbing
Collage Center
What is Still Life? -Video
What is Collage? - Video
What is Pattern? – Video
Important Dates:
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 24-28- Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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Unit 7 - Multicultural Winter CelebrationsCycle 3: Weeks 5-6 (December 8- 18)
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TEKS: 1A -B, 2A-C , 3A-D

Content Objective: Students will learn about traditional symbols and art of multicultural celebrations.

Language Objective: Students will apply their undersanding to creat multicultural holiday art.
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Lessons:
Gingerbread Man Collage Craft
Paper Plate Wreath
Sponge Painted Poinsettias
Vocabulary: Traditions, symbols, culture, collage
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Additional Resources:
Twas Nochebueno Read Aloud		Important Dates:
Dec-19 Cycle 3 Data day
Dec 22 - Jan 8 - Winter Break for students
Jan 5-teacher wk day
Jan 6 ---Houston PD & Dfw conf/PD


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Unit 8 - Lunar New YearCycle 4: Weeks 1-3 January 8- January 23)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-C , 3A-D, 4A
Content Objective: Students will explore and interpret traditional symbols and art of the Lunar New Year.
Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create artwork for Lunar New Year.
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Lessons: Chinese Cherry Blossom Fans
Dragon Art		Vocabulary: Lunar, symmetry
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Additional Resources:
Maisy's Chinese New Year Read Aloud		Important Dates:
Jan 6 ---Houston PD & Dfw conf/PD
Jan 7 ---Dfw PD & Houston PD/Conf
Jan 8-----first day Cycle 4/semester 2
Jan 19 ---student holiday
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Unit 9 - Black History MonthCycle 4: Weeks 4-6 (January 26- February 13)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-C , 3A-D, 4A
Content Objective: Students will explore and interpret the ways black artists expressed themselves through art.
Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create artwork using inspiration from black artists.
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Lessons:
Alma Thomas Heart Mosaic		Vocabulary: Mosaic
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Additional Resources:
Ablaze with Color (Alma Thomas Picture Book)		Important Dates:
Jan 26---get BHM Art ready to hang
Feb 16 - Cycle 4 Data Day/PD - *Hang BHM Art
***Lunar New Year Celebration typically at the beginning of February.
***Black History Month Celebrations typically during February.
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Unit 11 - Investigating NatureCycle 5: Weeks 1-3 (February 17- March 6)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-C , 3A-D, 4A - B
Content Objective: Students will explore and interpret the ways artists can use the same elements of art to create different visual effects.
Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create artwork using the elements of line, shape, and color to create pattern and balance.
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Lessons:
Seascapes
How do Plants and Flowers Grow?
Seasonal Trees		Vocabulary: Nature, Contrast, emphasis
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Additional Resources: What Makes the Season Read Aloud
The Tiny Seed Read Aloud		Important Dates:
Mar 9-13-Houston Area Spring Break
Mar 16-20 - Dallas Area Spring Break
***Black History Month Celebrations typically during February.
***Spring Competition typically at end of March early April
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Unit 12 - Incorporating Stories and SurroundingsCycle 5: Weeks 4 - 5 (March 23 - April 2)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-B
Content Objective: Students will investigate ways that art can represent stories and their surroundings.
Language Objective: Using their life experiences as inspiration, students will apply their understanding by creating two original artworks.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Sculpting a Community
Let’s Play With Monoprinting
Vocabulary:
• Form
• Color
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Additional Resources:
All About Community
The Emotion of Color
Art Can Tell a Story
Basic Drawing Vocabulary
Basic Sculpture Vocabulary
Paper Building & Folding Techniques
Types of Lines
What is Sculpture? - Video
What is Value? - Video
What is Printmaking? - Video

Important Dates:
Apr 2---Last day of cycle 5
Apr 3---bad weather day
***Spring Competition typically at end of March/Beg. of April
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Unit 13 - International Art/ Exploring PreferencesCycle 6: Weeks 1-2 (April 6- April 17)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C
Content Objective: Students will explore and interpret the ways artists can use the same elements of art to create different visual effects.
Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create artwork using the elements of line, shape, and color to create pattern and balance.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Simple Face Expression
Make-Believe Masks
Building Block Still Life
Vocabulary:
• Shape
• Form
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Additional Resources:
Feelings, Moods, and Emotions
Reality vs. Fantasy
Still Life Practice Sheet
Basic Shapes
Dialogue Planning Sheet
Paper Building & Folding Techniques
Creative Thinking Skills
What is Portraiture? - Video
What is Still Life? - Video
Important Dates:
Apr 7 -----beginning of Cycle 6

***International Festivals typically end of April/beg. of May
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Unit 14 - Analyzing Digital ArtCycle 6: Weeks 3-4 (April 20 - May 1)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-D, 3A-C, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to
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Art of Education Lessons:
Digitally Transforming Art
A Portrait of Many Colors
Vocabulary:
• Line
• Shape
• Color
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Additional Resources:
Tips for Using Apps to Manipulate Artwork
Facial Expressions Examples
Take an Art Walk
Representing Through Art
Complexion Color Wheel, What is Digital Art? - Video		Important Dates:
***International Festivals typically end of April/beg. of May
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Unit 15 - Artists and ViewersCycle 6: Weeks 5-6 (May 4- May 21)
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TEKS: 1A-B, 2A-D, 4A-C

Content Objective: Students will explore how artists interact with viewers and present artwork through portfolios, displays, collections, and museums.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create a collaborative collection and an art show easel.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Art Show Easel
Neighborhood Squares
Vocabulary:
• Form
• Shape
• Texture
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Additional Resources:
Preparing Art for Presentation
30 Art Museums to Explore Online
Sculpture Art Talk
My Art Show Masterpiece
Art Portfolios
How Are Art Museums Special?
Important Dates:
May 21 - Last Day of School
May 22 - Cycle 6 Data Day/ Bad Weather Day #2
May 25 - Memorial Day
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