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Pennsylvania Academic Standards Alignment

Preschool (Pre-K)

Creative Arts Expression

• 9.1.PK.A – Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts.
• 9.1.PK.B – Recognize and participate in music through singing, movement, and playing instruments.
• 9.1.PK.C – Identify and use knowledge of the arts and creative processes.
• 9.2.PK.A – Recognize that music and the arts are part of everyday life and culture.

Social & Emotional Development

• 16.1.PK – Self-awareness and self-management through expressing emotions appropriately.
• 16.2.PK – Establishing and maintaining relationships through cooperative participation in group music experiences.
• 16.3.PK – Decision-making and responsible behavior during collaborative activities.

Language & Literacy

• 1.5.PK.A-E – Speaking and listening skills through discussion, responding to music, and sharing ideas.

Kindergarten

Arts & Humanities

• 9.1.3.A – Know and use the elements and principles of music to create and perform.
• 9.1.3.B – Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate appropriate arts vocabulary.
• 9.1.3.C – Recognize and use fundamental concepts and techniques of music.
• 9.2.3.A – Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of works in the arts.
• 9.3.3.A – Identify critical processes used in analyzing works in the arts.
• 9.4.3.A – Know how to respond to a work of art or music.

English Language Arts

• CC.1.5.K.A–F – Participate in collaborative conversations, ask questions, and describe experiences related to music and performances.

Grade 1

Arts & Humanities

• 9.1.3.A–C
  • Create, perform, and respond to music.
  • Demonstrate rhythmic and melodic understanding.
  • Use appropriate music vocabulary.
• 9.2.3.A Identify how music reflects culture and community.
• 9.4.3.A Share opinions and reactions to musical works.

English Language Arts

• CC.1.5.1.A–G
  • Participate in discussions.
  • Describe key ideas from multimedia presentations.
  • Ask and answer questions about music experiences.

Grade 2

Arts & Humanities

• 9.1.3.A – Use musical elements to create and perform.
• 9.1.3.B – Apply arts vocabulary when discussing music.
• 9.1.3.C – Demonstrate musical skills and techniques.
• 9.3.3.A – Explain personal responses to music.
• 9.4.3.B – Describe why particular music is meaningful or effective.

English Language Arts

• CC.1.5.2.A–G
  • Recount information presented orally or through media.
  • Build speaking and listening skills through musical discussions and presentations.

Grade 3

Arts & Humanities

• 9.1.3.A – Produce and perform music using appropriate techniques.
• 9.1.3.B – Use arts vocabulary accurately.
• 9.1.3.C – Recognize and apply musical concepts.
• 9.2.3.A – Connect music to historical and cultural contexts.
• 9.3.3.A – Critically evaluate musical performances and compositions.
• 9.4.3.A-B – Form and justify aesthetic judgments about music.

English Language Arts

• CC.1.5.3.A–G
  • Engage effectively in collaborative discussions.
  • Report on topics and experiences.
  • Explain ideas and details from multimedia resources.

• 9.1.3.A – Arts elements and creative expression
• 9.1.3.B – Arts vocabulary
• 9.1.3.C – Music performance and techniques
• 9.2.3.A – Cultural and historical connections
• 9.3.3.A – Arts analysis and reflection
• 9.4.3.A-B – Aesthetic response
• CC.1.5 (Pre-K–3) Speaking and Listening standards
• 16.1–16.3 (Pre-K) Social-emotional development standards