Sculpture Unit for Younger Grades

This vibrant Sculpture Unit is designed specifically for early primary students and includes 5 complete lessons that introduce students to the world of sculpture through accessible materials and imaginative tasks.

Each lesson features:

• A detailed lesson plan with clear objectives, success criteria, curriculum links (Australian Curriculum aligned), and material lists
• A corresponding teaching slide deck with visuals, prompts, and inspiration sculptures
• Creative prompts using recyclable materials, paper, playdough, and more
• Connections to beautiful picture books, including Jetty Jumping and The Book of Bees
• Opportunities for students to explore texture, shape, and 3D form
• An emphasis on student voice, artistic exploration, and joyful artmaking

What’s Included:

• 5 lesson plans (PDF format)
• accompanying slides
• Images of example sculptures for student inspiration
• Material suggestions for easy classroom prep
• Book suggestions to deepen connection to story and sculpture

Lessons Included:

1. Exploring Sculpture Around the World – Introduction to sculpture using Google Earth and hands-on stations with various materials.
2. Paper Sculpture – Creating Ocean Waves – Inspired by Jetty Jumping, students curl and shape paper into flowing sea forms.
3. Building Beehive Sculptures – Create 3D honeycombs using cardboard rolls, inspired by The Book of Bees.
4. Mini Beanstalks – Students build magical green beanstalks with paper, collage, and mixed media.
5. Eiffel Tower Inspired Artworks – A range of sculpture station options to build, draw, or craft Eiffel Tower–inspired creations.

Perfect for Kindergarten to Year 2, this resource brings sculpture to life with modern, playful, and open-ended tasks that are achievable and fun for little hands. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, art teacher, or relief teacher—this unit will keep your students engaged and proud of their artistic creations.