Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 Emphasis:

• Establish self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Improve hand-eye coordination.
• Expand aesthetic awareness.
• Begin the study of art heritage.
Begin to identify some of the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, pattern).
Develop art-related skills.
Discuss design ideas and techniques.
Use a variety of materials to create art (tempera, finger paint, watercolor, collage, clay).