Wood Sculpture
This activity combines
the advantage of carpentry and block play. Kids can build things easily and
take them home.
Objectives
Children ages 5-6 years can construct 3-dimensional
structures Cog. IV A
ages 4-5 years can experiment with different surfaces, spaces, and
balances Cog. I
and they can joint or bond things together with glue FM II
The younger children, ages 1 ½-2 years can stack the blocks FM I
All children participating will be able to use the materials in a variety of
ways
Materials
Small scraps of
hardwood or particle board; newspaper; glue in squeeze bottles.
Procedures
Language to be emphasized: big, small, rough, smooth, triangle,
square, parallel, balance, match, enough, a little, too much.
1. Have children sit around table covered with newspaper. Put some wood in
center of the table and the remainder in boxes on the floor.
2. Have the children select pieces of wood to make a sculpture. Discuss color,
texture, size, and shape of pieces. Have kids experiment to find out how pieces
balance or fit together. Discuss what kids might build and observe their
ability to pre-plan.
3. Pass out glue and watch the children create their sculptures. For younger
children, encourage stacking and gluing to develop eye-hand coordination. Works
could later be painted and displayed around the room. Some of the children
might wish to make (or have teacher make) a label explaining their sculptures
and giving their name
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