Creative Arts

KDI:

40. Art: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through two- and three-dimensional art.

41. Music: Children express themselves through singing, playing instruments, and responding to rhythm.

42. Movement: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through movement. 

43. Pretend Play: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through pretend play.

44. Appreciating the Arts: Children appreciate the creative arts. 

ALL MATERIALS:

• Paint (variety of colors)
• Large paper
• Paintbrushes
• Music player
• Different types of music (fast, slow, calm)
• Playdough
• Rolling pins
• Cookie cutters
• Plastic tools
• Natural items (leaves, sticks)
• Open space
• Pictures of animals
• Music (optional)

ALL LESSON PLANS CAN BE COMPLETED IN THE CLASSROOM: NO ROOM CHANGES

Name of Activity: Painting to Music

Originating Idea: The children have been showing interest in music and movement during circle time and often move their bodies when songs are played.

Curriculum Area: KDI: 41. Music: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through music.

Approaches to learning

Social and emotional development

Physical development and health

Language, literacy, and communication

Mathematics

Creative arts

Science and technology

Social studies

Materials

Paint (variety of colors)
Large paper
Paintbrushes
Music player
Different types of music (fast, slow, calm)

Appropriate Age Group: Pre-K

Beginning of Activity

Today we are going to listen to music and paint what we hear. When the music plays, think about how it makes you feel and show that feeling with your paint.

Middle of Activity

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Now I am going to ask you to use the playdough to create something using your imagination. You can explore the materials and change your creation as you work.

Early:
A child may be painting at random. I will ask, “How does this music make you feel?” and model making slow or fast strokes based on the music.

Middle:
A child begins to connect music to painting. I will encourage them to change colors or brush movements when the music changes.

Later:
A child intentionally represents feelings. I will ask them to explain their artwork and possibly add details or patterns that match the music.

End of Activity

Today we listened to music and painted how it made us feel. You used colors and movements to show your ideas. Tell your friend what your painting is about.

Follow-up Ideas (2)

• Try painting while listening to nature sounds
• Have children create their own music and paint to it

Assessment

Children were able to express ideas, feelings, and responses to music through painting at their developmental level.

Name of Activity: Playdough Creations

Originating Idea: Children have been exploring sensory materials and enjoy using their hands to create shapes and objects.

Curriculum Area: KDI: 40. Art: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through two- and three-dimensional art.

Approaches to learning

Social and emotional development

Physical development and health

Language, literacy, and communication

Mathematics

Creative arts

Science and technology

Social studies

Materials

Playdough
Rolling pins
Cookie cutters
Plastic tools
Natural items (leaves, sticks)

Appropriate Age Group: Pre-K

Beginning of Activity

Today we are going to use playdough to create anything you imagine. You can roll, press, and shape the dough into something special.

Middle of Activity

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Now I am going to ask you to use the playdough to create something by using your imagination. You can explore the materials and change your creation as you work.

Early:
A child may explore by squeezing, rolling, or manipulating the playdough. I will model simple shapes such as balls, snakes, or flat circles and encourage the child to use their hands and tools.

Middle:
A child creates simple objects. I will encourage the child to add details by asking, “What can you add to your creation?” or “How can you change the shape?” I will support combining shapes or adding texture.

Later:
A child creates a detailed creation. I will ask the child to describe their creation and encourage them to expand it into a scene or story by asking, “What is happening here?” or “What could you add next?”

End of Activity

Today you used playdough to create your own ideas. You explored shapes, textures, and designs. Tell your friend what you made.

Follow-up Ideas (2)

• Add loose parts (buttons, beads) for more detailed creations
  Encourage children to recreate something from a story

Assessment

Children were able to use playdough to express ideas and create representations at their developmental level.