37 Curriculum & Learning Environment 3. Curriculum (continued) 9. Learning About Fine Arts Level 1 Recognize the importance of providing developmentally appropriate stimulating and nurturing each child’s creativity through fine arts experiences. CLE 3.9.1 Level 2 Understand the importance of using providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to support the fine arts skills and creativity of young children Implement fine arts activities based on the on-going formative assessment of children’s abilities, interests, and individual learning needs CLE 3.9.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and create an environment which stimulates and nurtures each child’s creativity through a daily balance of developmentally appropriate and independent experiences in: o Movement, music, and dance o Dramatic activities o Visual arts while emphasizing the process of creating art rather than a product Clearly align fine arts activities with the Arizona Early Learning Standards; Arizona Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines; Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten; and/ or Arizona Academic Standards, as appropriate. Develop and plan play- based fine art activities that are integrated with other curriculum content areas across multiple domains and that facilitate gradual and continuous development of fine arts appreciation and skills that set the precedent for lifelong engagement in the fine arts. Using observation and assessment data plan fine art activities for children that are appropriate to the developmental level and learning abilities of individual children. Ensure that the planning, implementation and facilitation of fine art activities are appropriate, culturally responsive, and adapted for children with special needs. CLE 3.9.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify the fine arts curriculum in order to facilitate continuous curriculum improvements and ensure implementation of evidenced-based best practices derived from research. CLE 3.9.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding the development of fine arts appreciation and skills by young children. Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure children experience best practices to enhance the development of fine arts appreciation and skills by young children. CLE 3.9.5