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  • learning objectives for prekindergarteners
  • art

visual art

  • Plans and completes artwork that incorporates one or more artistic elements or processes
  • Uses an open-ended art process to convey thoughts, emotions, and experiences
  • Demonstrates appreciation of artwork in the environment and pride in their own work
  • music

musical expression

  • Demonstrates an understanding of pitch, tempo, and volume
  • Plays traditional and nontraditional instruments to create original rhythms and sounds
  • Sings songs that have personal meaning
  • dance + movement

dancing

  • Uses individualized movements and dance to express emotions
  • Creates dances by generating movements to match different rhythms
  • dramatic play

drama

  • Uses a variety of props to communicate themes about real life or imaginative experiences as well as ideas and emotions
  • Responds to theatrical performances with oral, written, or visual expression
  • Communicates thoughts and feelings through theatrical performance