This study examined the effect representation activity using Unusual uses has on young
children's creativity. The subjects of the study consisted of 50 young children aged 5,
experimental group(25) and comparison group(25). The experimental group conducted
representation activity using Unusual uses twice a week, 12 times over 6 weeks while the
comparison group did the activity using Unusual uses. The study conducted Korean Figural
Creativity Test for Young Children in order to verify the effects of the activities, and the
experimental group applying representation activity using Unusual uses showed the statistically
significant improvement in the average of creativity score in comparison with the comparison
group's. Also, the experimental group indicated the statistically significant improvement in the
average score as to each sub-factor of fluency, originality and openness. The findings of the
study suggest that the creativity representation activity suitable for developmental stages is
needed for creativity education of young children.