2024 December Preschool Art Curriculum Plan

Theme: Exploring Frida Kahlo, Christmas Traditions, and Winter Colors

Focus Artist: Frida Kahlo

Learning Goals:

• Introduce Frida Kahlo as a significant female artist, emphasizing her unique style and cultural heritage.

• Foster creative expression through festive Christmas-themed art projects.

• Develop fine motor skills through hands-on craft activities.

Overview of Weekly Focus:

Week	Theme	Key Activities	Standards (Aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations, Visual Arts Strand)
Week 1	Frida Kahlo and Floral Art + Celebration with Popcorn and Fries	Introduce Frida Kahlo’s art; create colorful floral headpieces using paper and colored pencils/crayons. Craft food-based holiday decorations by creating paper popcorn and fries for celebration.	1.0 Develop art appreciation skills. 2.1 Explore visual art techniques and forms.
Week 2	Christmas Colors and Decorations	Learn about Christmas colors (red, green, white, and gold); craft Christmas tree and build a 3D Christmas lights display	1.2 Recognize and use color in art. 2.3 Create art inspired by cultural traditions.
Week 3	Five-Pointed Stars and Photo Decorations	Introduce the concept of the pentagon and five-pointed star. Discuss the relationship between these two shapes and create hanging star decorations with students' photos inside	1.4 Experiment with tools and materials. 2.2 Combine elements of art to create unique works.

Evaluation and Reflection:

Student Outcomes:

• Gain familiarity with Frida Kahlo and her cultural contributions.

• Understand basic art concepts (color theory, cultural motifs, 3D construction).

• Improve teamwork and fine motor skills.

Assessment Methods:

• Observation of engagement and creativity during art activities.

• Informal discussions on cultural and artistic themes.

• A collection of final projects to showcase progress and achievements.