Clay art preschool

I'm getting ready to post about my new clay projects and thought I would share a project I picked up last fall at a workshop offered at KSDE called Adapting the Visual Arts for Special Needs Students. The process is very simple: 1. Roll clay into balls 2. Line bowl* with plastic, line plastic with clay balls (one layer that fills in all the gaps) 3. Smooth seams between the balls 4. When smooth, let dry 5. Paint! I used this lesson with several of my primary students this year. I have a lot…

These clay monsters are SO CUTE and so easy to make! Sculpt an air dry clay monster using only your hands and a toothpick - no special tools required. This is such a fun monster craft for Halloween, monster themed birthday parties, or any time you want to get creative with clay!

These beautiful mosaics are ideal for preschoolers to create, & offer lots of opportunities to explore colour, pattern, textures & more. We started by flattening the clay using a rolling pin until we had a smooth even surface. This was great for encouraging gross motor control & offered an opportunity to explore the contrasting textures of the clay. To create a shape for our mosaic we used a selection of cookie cutters. One of the many things I love about this project is that children of all…

These air dry clay projects for kids are easy, creative, and make the perfect homemade gifts and keepsakes for family and friends!

Kristian Klebofski, M.Ed. • Friends Art Lab on Instagram: "Clay can seem like an intimidating art supply, but air-dry clay is as easy-to-use as it is amazing! ✨It’s PERFECT for kids. ✨ No kiln, glazes, firing, or oven required. 👏🏼 Plus, one 5-lb bucket can easily make 15 bowls of this size (or many more if smaller). Or, kids can use if go make rockets, dinosaurs, unicorns…you name it. Comment “CLAY” and we’ll send you the links to (1) the exact clay used here and (2) step-by-step…

Super-clay Cheery Blossom Tree Craft From Toilet Paper Roll Check more at https://www.kidsartncraft.com/clay-blossom-craft-tutorial/

Learn how to make a pinch pot for kids. This beginner clay build lesson is perfect for young children to develop fine motor skills.

Westgarth P.S Art on Instagram: "Grade 1 Shape Kabobs! Students used colour slicks to decorate their canvas bases, then sculpted shapes using plasticine. They focused on a colour theme and weight distribution when sliding their plasticine pieces and beads on to the skewer. What I loved about these is that they’re interactive and can be changed if they feel like it. 🌈 ✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #arted #arteducation #arteducators…