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A4. Self-Expression

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Child uses art for innovation and self-expression within the context of their culture.
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Age Range Activiites
0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years K Alignment
  • A4.1

    Responds physically or vocally (e.g., vocalization, facial expression, bouncing, or clapping) to an artistic experience (e.g., music, songs, rhythm, color, or storytelling), with or without caregiver support.
  • A4.2

    Shows different reactions (e.g., smiling, laughing, bouncing, or clapping) when exposed to a variety of artistic experiences, with or without caregiver support.
  • A4.3

    Expresses emotions while engaging in artistic experiences.
  • A4.4

    Shares thoughts, feelings, and knowledge while creating art and/or interacting with the arts.
  • A4.5

    Creates artistic experiences that represent thoughts, feelings, experience, and knowledge.
  • 1.0.2.3.2

    Express an idea, feeling, or image through movement.

  • 1.0.5.9.1

    Make a personal connection to a dance or movement.

  • 1.0.5.9.2

    Describe how movement feels when dancing.

  • 2.0.5.9.1

    Use personal experiences in creating media artworks.

  • 3.0.2.3.1

    Choose a musical sound to share.

  • 3.0.3.6.1

    Make a musical choice while singing, playing instruments, or moving to explore the effects of musical elements. For example: High/low; loud/soft; fast/slow.

  • 4.0.2.3.2

    Express original ideas in dramatic play or a guided drama experience.

  • 4.0.4.7.1

    Express an emotional response in dramatic play or a guided drama experience.

  • 5.0.2.2.2

    Explore artistic ideas through intentional play.

  • 5.0.5.9.1

    Create art that tells a story about a life experience.

  • 5.0.5.10.1

    Recognize that all humans make art.