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For simplicity sake, I have linked all curriculum discussed on Rainbow Resource Center, if it is available there.
Math
- Math-U-See Primer: https://www.rainbowresource.com/071175.html
- Math with Confidence Kindergarten: https://www.rainbowresource.com/mwckst.html
- Mathematical Reasoning A: https://www.rainbowresource.com/018306.html
Language Arts
- All About Reading Level 1: https://www.rainbowresource.com/066253.html + https://www.rainbowresource.com/050474.html
- Explode the Code 1: https://www.rainbowresource.com/062492.html
- Writing for Learning PreK/K & K: https://www.rainbowresource.com/067189.html + https://www.rainbowresource.com/027068.html
- Exploring the World through Story: https://stonesouppress.com/curriculum/exploring-the-world-through-story/
Science
- Core Knowledge Science K: https://www.coreknowledge.org/download-free-curriculum/
- Code.org
Social Studies
- Core Knowledge History/Geography K: https://www.coreknowledge.org/download-free-curriculum/
Music
- Prodigies: https://shop.prodigies.com/
Art
https://mondaymandala.com/
1. Cubism: Introduce cubism, which involves breaking up objects into geometric shapes. Look at "Head of a Woman" (Pablo Picasso). Then, create your favorite animal using geometric shapes (triangles, squares, circles) instead of realistic details. Cut and glue different shapes together to form a unique composition.
2. Impressionism: Focus on how colors blend and soft brushstrokes create a sense of light. Look at "Waterlilies" (Claude Monet). Then, using watercolors, paint a simple pond, blending colors lightly and creating an impression of the scene instead of focusing on fine details.
3. Pop Art: Show Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe series. Talk about how he used bright colors and everyday objects or people. Cut an apple in half - paint it (add patterns, if so desired), and press it on a piece of paper. Wash the apple, decorate again, and repeat. Fill the page with colorful variations of apple art.
4. Post-Impressionism: Focus on swirling brushstrokes and bright, bold colors. Discuss how he used thick brushstrokes to add texture. Look at "The Starry Night" (Vincent van Gogh). The, paint what it looks like in your own yard. Use tempera paints to create swirling lines and layer the paint to give it a thick, textured effect.
5. Abstract Expressionism: Show children how drips, splatters, and lines can be used to create artwork. Look at "Number 18" (Jackson Pollock). Explain that this art doesn’t focus on making things look realistic but on expressing emotion through color and movement. Set up a large sheet of paper. Splatter and drip paint from brushes or even their hands to create abstract designs. Explore different movements and colors.
6. Modernism: Look at "Jimson Weed" (Georgia O'Keeffe). Show how O'Keeffe painted close-up, large flowers with simple forms and vibrant colors - her focus was on shape and color rather than detailed realism. Create large, bold flower drawings or paintings. Use crayons or markers to outline the flowers and paint them with bright, simple colors.
7. Fauvism: Fauvism uses wild, vibrant colors and simplified shapes to make work stand out. Look at "The Codomas" (Henri Matisse). Cut out shapes (including things like leaves, stars, fish) out of vibrant paper. Glue the shapes onto a background to create a colorful collage.
8. Surrealism: Talk about how surrealist artists used dreams and emotions in their work, and often included elements from nature or symbolic items. Look at "Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" (Frida Kahlo). What do you think was present when she painted vs what she imagined? Create a self-portrait surrounded by elements from nature, like flowers, animals, or trees. Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to add details, blending reality with imagination.
9. Street Art: Look at a variety of works by Keith Haring (show his iconic figures—dancing people, animals, and hearts.). Focus on the use of bold lines and bright colors in his art. Discuss how Haring’s artwork was often about movement and energy. Then, draw dancing figures using thick black lines on large paper. Color in the figures with bright colors.
*BONUS* 10. Pointillism: Pointillism is a highly systematic approach to art, and is based the scientific hypothesis that closely positioned points of pure color mix together in the viewer's eye. Look at "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" (Georges Seurat). Zoom in and view the individual dots, then zoom out and view the entire picture. Using q-tips, paint a picture of something that brings you joy. Only use dots! No pre-drawing, and no strokes of paint.