Grade 1 Creative Arts Sculpture – Toys and kites Notes
Creative Arts — Sculpture
Subtopic: Toys and Kites
For children aged 6 — Kenyan context, simple and safe.
What is a sculpture?
A sculpture is a three‑dimensional artwork. It can be small (like a toy) or big. We can make sculptures from clay, wood, paper, or things we recycle.
Toys as sculptures
- Clay animals (playdough hippo, bird)
- Small wood or stick cars
- Recycled-bottle boats
- Wash hands.
- Make a ball of playdough for the body.
- Add smaller balls for head and legs. Press gently.
- Use a straw or stick for eyes and mouth.
- Let it dry if you used air‑dry clay, or play right away if it is playdough.
Kites — flying sculpture
A kite is a flat sculpture that flies in the wind. You can make one from paper, plastic, sticks and string.
Materials for a simple kite- Strong paper or plastic sheet (old plastic bag is okay)
- Two thin sticks (bamboo or strong twigs)
- String
- Glue or tape
- Scissors (adult help)
- Cross the two sticks in a + shape. Tie in the middle.
- Lay the sticks on the paper/plastic. Cut a diamond shape leaving 2 cm extra around.
- Fold the extra over the sticks and tape or glue it.
- Attach string from the middle to make the flying line.
- Add a tail (ribbons or strips) for balance.
- Go to an open field or beach. Fly with adult help.
Safety and environment
- Always ask an adult to cut or use hot glue.
- Fly kites away from trees, roads and power lines.
- Use recycled materials to protect our environment.
Try this at home
Make a clay bird and a small kite. Give your bird a name. Take it for a pretend flight!
Questions to ask
- What animal will you make as a toy?
- What colours will you use for your kite?
- Where is a good place in Kenya to fly a kite? (beach, open field)
Fun fact
In many Kenyan towns and beaches, children enjoy flying colourful kites on windy days. Kites make the sky look like a moving sculpture!
Simple pictures
Kite
Toy car
Made for young learners — use with an adult. Enjoy making and flying!