Sculpture

Sculpture, a three-dimensional visual art form, is sometimes forgotten in early childhood education. Sculptures may not fit neatly into portfolio folders and family car boots, but educators can always take a photo to preserve the learning.

The benefits of sculpture

The benefits of sculpture include:

• creativity
• fine motor development
• imagination
• mental health and wellbeing
• self-expression.

EYLF learning outcomes

Sculpture aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it:

• supports physical learning (3.2)
• sparks curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm and imagination (4.1)
• provokes confidence, commitment and persistence (4.1)
• involves transfering and adapting learning from one context to another (4.3)
• involves materials (4.4)
• supports children to express their ideas and make meaning (5.3).