KS1 Art Unit: Sculpture & Texture (6 Weeks)

Complete KS1 art unit on sculpture and texture, including 6 fully planned lessons, slides for each teaching session and all resources needed.

Save time and deliver engaging, high-quality art lessons with this complete KS1 sculpture and texture unit. Designed as a 6-week sequence, this resource includes everything you need to teach a cohesive and progressive art topic.

Each lesson is fully planned and supported with clear teaching materials, helping you deliver confident, well-structured lessons with minimal preparation.

What’s included:

• A full plan for 6 sessions
• PowerPoint slides for 5 teaching lessons
• Final evaluation lesson plan (discussion-based, no slides required)
• All supporting resources and templates
• Printables where appropriate
• Playdough texture mat (perfect for exploration and skill-building)

Unit focus:

• Exploring texture through hands-on materials
• Developing sculpting techniques using simple media (e.g. tin foil, playdough)
• Encouraging creativity and experimentation
• Building confidence in evaluating and improving artwork

Perfect for:

• KS1 (Year 1 & Year 2)
• Non-specialist teachers
• Reducing planning workload
• Delivering engaging, practical art lessons

This unit is ideal for teachers looking for a ready-to-teach sequence that builds skills progressively while keeping children motivated and creative, finishing with a reflective evaluation session to celebrate and assess their work.