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Kindergarten Art

A Christ-centered art curriculum for Kindergarten that introduces foundational elements of art (line, shape, color, texture) through hands-on creation, exploration of various media, and appreciation of beauty in God's creation. Students develop fine motor skills, creative expression, and understanding that we create because we are made in the image of the Creator.

180Lessons
36Weeks
20Min/Day

Year-Long Goals

1

Identify and use basic elements of art: line, shape, color, and texture

2

Create representational drawings and paintings using various media with increasing control

3

Mix primary colors to create secondary colors and understand basic color relationships

4

Express personal ideas and stories through art while recognizing creativity as a gift from God

5

View and discuss famous artworks using simple art vocabulary

36-Week Scope & Sequence

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Week 1God Made Me CreativeUnderstanding creativity as God's gift; free exploration
Week 2Lines Are EverywhereIdentifying and creating different types of lines
Week 3Shapes All AroundIdentifying and creating basic geometric shapes
Week 4Building with ShapesCombining shapes to create representational images
Week 5Rainbow ColorsColor identification and exploration
Week 6Mixing MagicColor mixing to create secondary colors
Week 7Secondary Color FunUsing and understanding secondary colors
Week 8Patterns in CreationCreating and identifying simple patterns
Week 9Texture TimeIdentifying and creating texture
Week 10Self-PortraitDrawing people; self-representation
Week 11My FamilyDrawing people; representing loved ones
Week 12My HomeDrawing buildings and environments
Week 13Fall ColorsSeasonal art; observing nature
Week 14Thankful ArtExpressing gratitude through art
Week 15Winter WonderlandSeasonal art; winter colors and themes
Week 16Christmas Light and JoyCelebrating Jesus' birth through art
Week 17Famous Art: Looking at MasterpiecesArt appreciation; observation skills
Week 18Sculpture and 3D ArtCreating three-dimensional artwork
Week 19Animals God MadeDrawing animals; observation
Week 20Under the SeaOcean themes; creative color use
Week 21Hearts and LoveValentine's art; expressing love
Week 22Printmaking FunBasic printmaking techniques
Week 23Spring AwakeningSpring themes; nature observation
Week 24Easter Joy: He Is Risen!Easter art; celebrating resurrection
Week 25Landscapes: Near and FarCreating depth; foreground and background
Week 26Collage CreationsCollage techniques; composition
Week 27Lines in ActionExpressive line use; line variety
Week 28Color Mixing ReviewReinforcing color theory; creative mixing
Week 29Insects and Small CreaturesDetailed observation; small scale drawing
Week 30Weather and SkiesAtmospheric effects; weather representation
Week 31Buildings and CitiesArchitecture; geometric shapes in structures
Week 32Transportation ArtDrawing vehicles; motion representation
Week 33Still Life: Observing ObjectsObservational drawing; still life
Week 34Summer FunSummer themes; warm colors
Week 35Reviewing Our Art JourneyReflection; skill review
Week 36Celebrating CreativityCelebration; gratitude for God's gift of creativity

Ready to Begin?

Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!