Collaborative Art Mural
To develop collaboration, shared ownership and community pride through creating a group art piece.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Personal, Social & Emotional
- Learning area: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Level: EYFS Reception
Objectives
- Contributes to shared artwork
- Negotiates with neighbours
- Shows pride in collaborative work
- Understands shared ownership
Materials
- Large mural paper
- Various art materials
- Reference images
- Individual sections
Instructions
PLANNING TOGETHER: 'We're going to create a HUGE mural together! What should it show? Our community? A rainforest? Let's vote and plan!' Shared planning builds investment.
ASSIGNING SECTIONS: Give each child a section: 'This is YOUR part of the mural. You can create whatever fits our theme. Your piece connects to Leo's piece and Mia's piece—it's all connected!'
SUPPORTING COLLABORATION: 'Where your sections meet, you need to work together. Talk about your colours and shapes so they flow into each other. That's collaboration!'
CELEBRATING THE WHOLE: 'Look at our mural! Every single person contributed and look what we created TOGETHER! No one could make this alone. It took ALL of us. It's beautiful!'