Lesson 4: Designing animal sculptures

Looking at the shapes and patterns in clay animal sculptures; designing their own animal sculpture, considering how they will create it in clay.

Learning objectives

  • To generate inspiration and conversation about sculpture art and artists.
  • To create a design for a 3D animal sculpture.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
  • Develop the foundations of a handwriting style which is fast, accurate and efficient.
  • 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.
  • Return to and build on their previous learning, refining ideas and developing their ability to represent them.
  • 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 use designs to create a 3D animal sculpture using air-dry clay.

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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