Lesson 4: Collage and transient art

Creating unique collages and transient art through independent exploration of mixed media resources.

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Learning objectives

  • To make child-led collages using mixed media.
  • To use loose parts to create a piece of transient art.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • ELG: Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery.

 

Expressive arts and design

  • Explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express ideas and fellings.
  • 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 make a simple landscape collage.

To learn about artist Megan Coyle.

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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