How to make a clay crown

Here’s how to make a clay crown step by step. Suitable for children aged 8 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics involving fairytales, castles or royalty. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups.

What you need:
clay
lolly sticks
pencils
old paintbrushes
pots of slip or water.

What you get:
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a crown’
Powerpoint step by step instructions showing how to make a star close up
Powerpoint step by step instructions showing how to make a cross close up
Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a crown’.

Video animation showing how to make a crown
Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you only need to watch the first three shapes)
Video showing how to press your clay flat

Information for teachers:
How the projects work
Things you will need
Lesson plan
Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating)
Health and Safety
Certificate of Achievement