Unit Plan 35 (PreK Art): Exhibition Celebration
Preschool art unit where children present artwork in a class exhibition, describe how it looks on display, and celebrate classmates’ creations.
Focus: Present artwork in a simple exhibition, talk about how it looks on display, and celebrate classmates’ creations.
Grade Level: PreK
Subject Area: Art (Visual Arts • Presenting)
Total Unit Duration: 1–3 weeks, 20–30 minutes per session
I. Introduction
In this unit, preschool children participate in an exhibition celebration of their artwork. They see their selected pieces displayed on walls or boards and practice talking about how the artwork looks when it is hung up or arranged in a group. Children walk through the display like a “gallery walk,” noticing size, placement, and colors, and they share simple thoughts about their own and others’ work. By the end of the unit, children are more comfortable presenting their artwork, saying how it looks on the wall, and listening as others share.
Essential Questions
- How does my artwork look when it is on the wall or in our art show?
- What do I notice first when I look at the artwork on display?
- How does it feel to share my art with others?
- What can I say about how my art looks when people come to see it?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Children will be able to:
- Look at their artwork displayed on the wall or board and describe how it looks (e.g., big, colorful, up high, in a group).
- Participate in a simple gallery walk, noticing artwork by classmates and pointing out what they see.
- Share at least one simple thought about their own displayed artwork (e.g., “It looks big on the wall,” “I see lots of blue”).
- Listen to classmates as they share about their artwork and respond with kind attention.
- Celebrate the class’s art show by expressing pride or excitement about the exhibition.
Standards Alignment — PreK (NCAS-Aligned)
- VA:Pr6.PKa — Talk about how artwork looks when displayed.
- Example: A child says, “It looks big on the wall!”
Success Criteria — Child-Friendly Language
- I can point to my artwork on the wall and talk about how it looks.
- I can say something I notice about artwork in our exhibition.
- I can tell a simple idea about my own picture when it is displayed.
- I can listen when my friends talk about their art.
- I can feel proud and excited to share my art with others.