Lesson 1 – Favorites: Toys & Games

Hand-drawn mind map with branching circles connected by directional arrows

This lesson introduces a method for brainstorming modified for this developmental stage and extends on previous lessons about how artists get ideas for their work.

Lesson 4 – Counting How Many Marks to Music

Two young children draw colorful, abstract shapes and patterns on a large sheet of yellow paper using markers, with their hands and sleeves visible in the frame

This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process. Two routines are introduced in this lesson that are part of how artists get ideas through their practice.

Lesson 3 – Hopes and Dreams: Self as Artist

the word Hope written out

This unit is about how artists get ideas as an important part of an artistic process. Two routines are introduced in this lesson that are part of how artists get ideas through their practice.

Lesson 1 – Let It Rip: Routines

A collage composed of torn pieces of blue, purple, and black paper layered over one another, creating an abstract landscape with jagged edges and textured contrast

In this opening lesson, students will start to explore their art materials and begin their journey as an artist. Each student is provided a sketchbook for brainstorming and play; this also provides teachers and students a record of their year for reflection and evidence of learning.