FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS
 Kindergarten is a very exciting age. Kids are eager to explore materials in the art room and enjoy creating with a variety of supplies. At this age, most children can hold drawing and painting tools, but might still struggle a little while using scissors. They enjoy learning about different types of lines, creating shapes and patterns. They begin to represent familiar topics and objects in their art. The proportions, placement and colors of their subjects might not be realistic, and that is completely okay. They paint with short random strokes and enjoy painting with unconventional tools to create textures in their artwork. Color mixing is an exciting part of their artistic journey at this age, and can create pinch pots by molding and manipulating clay. Kindergarteners learn a lot by looking at artists’ work, they enjoy talking about their art, and show pride in their efforts and achievements.At this age it is best to set up supplies within reach for each child, make sure transitions are fun, and keep instructions short and simple.