Expressive Arts and Design

Expressive  arts and design is one of the four specific areas within the Early Years  Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each specific area is divided into early  learning goals, for expressive arts and design these are:

• Exploring  and using media and materials - children sing songs, make music and  dance, and experiment with ways of changing them. They safely use and  explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with  colour, design, texture, form and function.
• Being imaginative -  children use what they have learnt about media and materials in  original ways, thinking about uses and purposes. They represent their  own ideas, thoughts and feelings through Best practice and activity  ideas.