Unit Plan 26 (Grade K Art): Displaying Art in the Room
Kindergarten Art: Students observe classroom art displays and discuss how artwork looks different depending on where it is placed in the room.
Focus: Talk about how artwork looks when displayed in different places around the classroom.
Grade Level: K
Subject Area: Art (Visual Arts • Presenting)
Total Unit Duration: 1–2 weeks, 30–45 minutes per session
I. Introduction
In this unit, kindergarten students explore what happens when artwork is hung up and shared in the classroom. They notice how pictures look when they are on the wall, on a door, or in different spots in the room. Students talk about where artwork is placed, how high or low it is, and how close it is to other pieces. They practice using simple words to describe how artwork stands out, how easy it is to see, and how the room feels when art is displayed. By the end of the unit, they can share simple observations about how artwork looks and feels when it is on display in the room.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to display artwork in our classroom?
- How does artwork look different when it is on the wall instead of on the table?
- Where in the room do we notice artwork the most?
- How does hanging art around the room make our classroom feel?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Notice and describe where artwork is displayed in the classroom (walls, boards, doors).
- Use simple words to talk about how artwork looks when it is hung up (high/low, near/far, easy/hard to see).
- Share which artwork is easiest to see and why (e.g., “It stands out because of the color” or “It’s at my eye level”).
- Participate in a classroom “gallery walk” and talk about how the room feels with artwork displayed.
- Explain one way that displaying artwork helps people see and enjoy it.
Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (NCAS-Aligned)
- VA:Pr6.Ka — Talk about how artwork looks when displayed.
- Example: Students notice how artwork stands out on a wall.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can point to where artwork is displayed in our room.
- I can talk about how artwork looks when it is on the wall.
- I can say which artwork stands out to me and why.
- I can share how our classroom looks and feels with artwork hung up.