Lesson 6: Group art

Working collaboratively, children create a large group painting inspired by the colours and patterns of fireworks.

Learning objectives

  • To create a large piece of group artwork based around fireworks.
  • To experiment with colour, design and painting techniques.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Use a range of small tools including paintbrushes.
  • ELG: Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing.

 

Expressive arts and design

  • Explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express ideas and feelings.
  • Create collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and skills.
  • ELG: Creating with materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

 

Characteristics of effective learning

  • Playing and exploring.

 

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To begin to explore sculpture and 3D creations.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

Created by:
Sophie Pickles EYFS,  
Art and Design specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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