Who Am I?
3D Sculpture (Part 2)

Activity Overview

Continuing our theme of self-reflection and understanding, we will take the objects that bring us joy and happiness and now integrate them into a new representation - we’ve made self-portraits before, but now we’ll create our own 3D self-portrait sculpture! This is an in-depth project which may take more than one day to complete, so we encourage you to persevere, be patient, and reflect deeply. How do you see yourself? What brings you joy?

What You Need

• Mirror

• Small paper bag

• Large paper bag

• Items that bring you joy and happiness from Who Am I? 3D Sculpture (Part 1)

• Newspaper

• String or yarn

• Optional (with supervision): hot glue gun

• Streamers

• Ribbon

• Colored construction paper (4-5 sheets)

• Markers

• Tape

• Glue

• Who Am I? Step-by-step guide

Steps

1. Begin the self-portrait activity by having students observe their features in the mirror. Use the guiding questions below to help prompt thinking about the details of their features and what to include in their 3D sculpture self-portrait.

2. Over the course of the week, spend time supporting your student in completing a step at a time towards their finished sculpture using the Who Am I? Step-by-step guide. We suggest one step a day in order to devote enough attention and create a sense of long-term investment in the project.

3. When the self-portrait is finished, embellish with any craft items desired to make clothes and other details.

Guiding Questions

• What do you notice about your [eyes, nose, lips, mouth, hair]?

• What shapes do you notice in your [eyes, nose, lips, mouth, hair]?

• How would you describe the color of your [eyes, nose, lips, mouth, hair]?

Extensions

• Don’t stop the 3D creations at self-portrait sculptures! If students want to create more objects that are meaningful to them - such as a representation of their favorite stuffed animal or toy - help them create it using craft supplies - when it’s finished, their own 3D self-portrait can hold it.