creative arts 

focuses on how children express themselves through art, music, movement, and pretend play. It allows them to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas while also learning to appreciate different forms of creativity.

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

materials for all activities- paint, paper, smocks, paint brushes, sponges, water, music, open area, play food, costumes, plates, utensils, menus

 

no room changes

activities

16. Activity name- painting how we feel  

Originating Idea- children can express their emotions through art  

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

Materials- paint, paper, smocks, paint brushes, sponges, water 

Appropriate Age group- PreK 

Beginning of Activity- today we are going to think about how we feel and then paint it on our papers 

Middle of Activity- children paint how they feel, I will ask children why they are painting the way they are 

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels 

Early: exploring paint 

Middle: asking about their painting, describing their feelings 

Later: connecting colors to emotions  

End of Activity- children share their paintings and feelings  

Follow-up Ideas- 

  • Creating a feelings chart 
  • Displaying artwork 

assessment- children are able to share emotions

 

 

17. Activity name- freeze dance  

Originating Idea- children love dancing and music 

Curriculum Area- creative arts, KDI 42 Movement: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through movement. 

Materials- music, open area  

Appropriate Age group- PreK 

Beginning of Activity- today we are going to move our bodies, dance, and freeze when the music stops 

Middle of Activity- children dance how they want while music is playing, and freeze when the music stops 

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels 

Early: modeling movements 

Middle: trying different movements, following directions 

Later: doing more difficult movements, jumping, one foot, leading the group  

End of Activity- talking about how they moved 

Follow-up Ideas- 

  • Using props like scarves 
  • Creating a dance routine  

assessment- children move their bodies freely 

 

 

18. Activity name- work at a pizza place 

Originating Idea- children can learn through pretend play  

Curriculum Area- creative arts, KDI 43 Pretend play: Children express and represent what they observe, think, imagine, and feel through pretend play 

Materials- play food, costumes, plates, utensils, menus 

Appropriate Age group- PreK 

Beginning of Activity- today we are going to pretend to run a pizza shop! Who do you want to be  

Middle of Activity- children can take turns being the chef, waitress, cook, and customer 

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels 

Early: helping children act out their role 

Middle: expanding roles, interacting with others 

Later: getting into the play, having conversations 

End of Activity- what role did you play? What things did you do? 

Follow-up Ideas- 

  • Themed areas that rotate in the classroom 
  • Adding menus for free play  

assessment- children can role play