Visual Arts

Creating visual works through drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and other media.

Examples & Achievements

  • Draws recognizable people, animals, and objects
  • Paints using multiple colors intentionally
  • Models shapes and figures with clay or playdough
  • Creates collages using various materials (paper, fabric, natural objects)
  • Experiments with different art tools (brushes, sponges, stamps, rollers)
  • Describes own artwork and the choices made

How to Measure

  • Creates a drawing with 5+ recognizable elements
  • Uses 3+ colors purposefully in a painting
  • Creates a 3D form from clay or playdough that represents an intended object
  • Teaching Strategies GOLD Objective 33 (visual arts)
Sources (5)
  • EYFS
  • Reggio Emilia
  • Waldorf
  • Montessori
  • Hirsch