ARTSALIVE!
Lower Elementary Courses
Each of the three ArtsAlive! Lower Elementary Courses is designed to introduce young learners to the beauty of the arts, engage their imaginations, and help them explore the world through their senses. The online lessons and course materials have been created by artists and educational experts to provide children with a comprehensive introduction to the arts. Read through the descriptions of our Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade courses below to learn about the rich opportunities they offer.
ArtsAlive! Kindergarten
Kindergarten is designed for ages 3–5 and aligns with National Core Arts Standards for kindergarten. At this level, very young children are introduced to the basic elements of four domains of the arts through 72 video-based lessons.
ArtsAlive! First Grade
First Grade works well for ages 5–6 and aligns with National Core Arts Standards for first grade. At this level, students build on their knowledge of the basic elements in four domains of the arts and move through 72 video-based lessons.
ArtsAlive! Second Grade
Second Grade is geared to ages 6–7 and aligns with National Core Arts Standards for second grade. Students explore concepts and gain skills in four domains of the arts. While most lessons remain video-based, some introduce material through visually rich lessons with text and captions written at a second-grade level.