Expressive Arts and Design in the EYFS

Expressive Arts and Design is a key area of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, allowing children to explore their creativity, imagination, and self-expression. Through music, dance, role-play, painting, drawing, and model-making, children experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques.

We provide an inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to be imaginative, try new ideas, and express themselves in unique and meaningful ways.

Below are some pictures of our children enjoying and engaging in Expressive Arts and Design activities throughout the years.

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2024 to 2025

Child engaging with foam and powder paint to explore texture, colour mixing, and self-expression as part of Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS

Exploring colour, texture, and creativity through messy play – supporting Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS.

Child engaged in pretend cooking in a play kitchen, developing creativity and imaginative skills as part of Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS

Encouraging imagination and role-play through pretend kitchen play – supporting Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS.

Child dressing up to explore imagination, role-play, and self-expression as part of Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS

Imagining, role-playing, and expressing creativity through dress-up – supporting Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS..

Child engaging in messy play by creating pretend fried eggs with shaving foam and yellow paint, promoting creativity and sensory exploration in EYFS.

Exploring textures and creativity through imaginative messy play – supporting Expressive Arts and Design in EYFS.