Unit Plan 16 (PreK Art): Sharing Circle

Focus: Share what you like about artwork using simple opinions.

Grade Level: PreK

Subject Area: Art (Visual Arts • Responding)

Total Unit Duration: 1–3 weeks, 20–30 minutes per session

I. Introduction

In this unit, preschool children practice looking at artwork and saying what they like about it in a friendly Sharing Circle. They learn to use simple opinion statements such as “I like the bright colors” or “I like the big dog,” and to point to parts of the artwork that match their words. Children also practice listening while friends share, taking turns, and keeping comments kind and positive. By the end of the unit, children understand that everyone can have different favorite parts of an artwork and that sharing opinions helps us enjoy art together.

Essential Questions

• How can I tell someone what I like about a picture?
• What kinds of things can I notice in artwork (colors, shapes, people, stories)?
• How can I listen and take turns when we share about art in a circle?
• How does it feel when someone says what they like about my artwork?

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Children will be able to:

1. Look at an artwork and share a simple opinion, such as “I like the colors” or “I like the big cat.”
2. Use sentence starters like “I like…” and, with support, “I like ___ because ___.”
3. Point to the part of the artwork they are talking about (color, shape, person, object).
4. Listen quietly while another child shares and wait for their turn.
5. Keep comments kind and positive during Sharing Circle.

Standards Alignment — PreK (NCAS-Aligned)

• VA:Re9.PKa — Share what they like about artwork using simple opinions.
  • Example: A child says, “I like the bright colors.”

Success Criteria — Child-Friendly Language

• I can say what I like about a picture.
• I can point to the part I am talking about.
• I can use a sentence starter like “I like ___.”
• I can listen while my friends share.
• I can give kind words about art.