Thinking in 3 dimensions with KS1 children

This term our Key stage 1 children took inspiration from our sculpture course that took place during the Easter Holidays – Thinking in Three Dimensions

Louise began exploring the qualities of plasticine

…and used various found objects to build little abstract sculptures which the children displayed.

They made drawings of their sculptures 

And then made 2 dimensional collages based on their work

Can you see how they interpreted a 3D work using torn paper in 2D – very clever!

Next they went on to explore the qualities of carving using soap

They looked at soap stone carvings for inspiration

Its nice and soft for little fingers to carve.

Each child made a design to work from

Then they began to carve

It was lovely to touch and a good place to start when talking about texture.

The carving took lots of patience

Some great results though!