Kindergarten Art Lists
Although art is mostly "playing" in kindergarten there should be some guided classes that enhance art skills as well as listening skills and following instructions. By the end of kindergarten children should have imporved: painting with large brushes and using scissors, and they should be able to recognize and name colors, not necessarily the word, but the color.
Colors
language arts:
red, blue, yellow, purple, green, orange, brown, black, white, gray, pink
art - some colors seem warm, some seem cool
Shapes
Language arts:
circle, oval, heart, square, rectangle, star, triangle, diamond
art - drawing shapes, seeing shapes, cutting and pasting shapes to make a collage
Line
kinds of lines- straight, curved, jagged (zigzag)
qualities of lines- thick, thin, broken, dotted
Contemplating Art Exposure to selected paintings, sculptures, and architecture
Space position words- near/far, interior/exterior, over/under
Possible Objectives (and skill area)
- Recognize and name colors (language arts)
- Recognize and name shapes (geometry)
- Understands position words (comprehension/thinking skills)
- Improve scissors use (fine motor skill)
- Listen to directions and follow them (listening skills)
- Paint with large brushes (fine motor skill)
- Learn safe use and care of materials (social development)
