Unit Plan 15 (Grade K Art): Studio Project II — Story Art
Kindergarten Art: Students complete a story artwork showing who, where, and what, practicing effort, careful coloring, and responsible clean-up.
Focus: Complete artwork that shows a simple story with effort and care.
Grade Level: K
Subject Area: Art (Visual Arts • Creating)
Total Unit Duration: 1–3 weeks, 30–45 minutes per session
I. Introduction
In this unit, kindergarten students create a finished story artwork that shows a simple who–where–what story. Building on their experience planning picture stories, they now focus on finishing a piece with effort and care—drawing characters, adding a setting, and including enough details so viewers can tell what is happening. Students also practice responsible art habits like using materials carefully and cleaning up when they are done. By the end of the unit, they can complete a story artwork that matches their idea and shows that they worked thoughtfully.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to finish my story artwork with effort and care?
- How can I show a simple story (who, where, what) in one picture?
- What details help other people understand what is happening in my artwork?
- How do I show I am an artist who works carefully with my tools and materials?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Use a simple story idea (who, where, what) to guide a story artwork.
- Draw or paint at least one character, a setting, and a clear action in their picture.
- Work with effort and care, showing neat coloring, thoughtful lines, and attention to details.
- Complete their artwork within the given time and participate in responsible clean-up.
- Share their finished story art by explaining who is in it and what is happening.
Standards Alignment — Kindergarten (NCAS-Aligned)
- VA:Cr3.Kb — Complete artwork with effort and care.
- Example: Students finish a painting and clean up materials responsibly.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can finish my story artwork and not give up.
- I can show who is in my story, where we are, and what we are doing.
- I can work with effort and care so my picture looks thoughtful and neat.
- I can clean up my art space when I am done.
- I can tell someone what is happening in my story artwork.