2024 November Preschool Art Curriculum Plan

Theme: Exploring Pointillism, Fall Colors, and Thanksgiving Traditions

Grade Level: Preschool (Ages 3–5)

Focus Artist: Georges Seurat

Learning Goals:

1. Foster creative expression using Pointillism techniques.

2. Develop fine motor skills through hands-on art projects.

3. Understand cultural and seasonal connections in art.

Overview of Weekly Focus

Week	Theme	Key Activities	Standards (Aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations, Visual Arts Strand)
Week 1	Introduction to Georges Seurat and Pointillism	Learn about Seurat’s work and explore Pointillism through guided activities.	1.0 Develop art appreciation skills.  2.1 Explore visual art techniques, including color and patterns.
Week 2	Fall Colors and Thanksgiving Gratitude	Decorate letters with Pointillism and create Little Turkey Thank You Cards.	1.4 Use tools to create representational forms.  2.3 Create art that reflects personal experiences or themes.
Week 3	Recycled Thanksgiving Crafts	Assemble a Thanksgiving Corn craft using recycled materials.	1.2 Explore textures using a variety of materials.  2.2 Combine elements of art to create new works.
Week 4	Shapes and Sensory Exploration for Fall Traditions	Create scarecrows from shapes and use popcorn in sensory-based art projects.	1.3 Recognize geometric forms in art.  2.3 Use unconventional materials to explore textural and sensory elements.

Evaluation and Reflection

• Student Outcomes:

  • Understand basic art concepts (Pointillism, shapes, textures).

  • Create art inspired by cultural themes (Thanksgiving).

  • Demonstrate fine motor skill improvement.

• Assessment Methods:

  • Observation of engagement and participation.

  • Informal discussions about art techniques and themes.

  • Final projects as a portfolio of individual progress.