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Clay Projects for Schools

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Hello! Welcome to Clay Projects for Schools. Simple, fun, creative, tried and tested projects for children using clay. No experience necessary from adults or children. All projects are made with up to four simple shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot. Each resource has a demonstration, step by step photographic instructions and preparation notes. I have over 25 years experience creating clay projects for children in schools and museums and am also a TA in Primary Schools.

Hello! Welcome to Clay Projects for Schools. Simple, fun, creative, tried and tested projects for children using clay. No experience necessary from adults or children. All projects are made with up to four simple shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot. Each resource has a demonstration, step by step photographic instructions and preparation notes. I have over 25 years experience creating clay projects for children in schools and museums and am also a TA in Primary Schools.
How to make a play-doh fish
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How to make a play-doh fish

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Here’s how to make a play-doh fish step by step. This project has been designed to be used as a one to one activity for SEN children, for children who need help with their mental well-being and as a small group activity for children. Great for nature, underwater or seaside themed topics. Suitable for children aged 4 and upwards. What you need: Play-doh lolly sticks pencils or thin paintbrushes What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a play-doh fish’ Printable step by step worksheet instructions Video animation showing how to make a play-doh fish. Video showing how to make four basic shapes Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop Health and Safety Certificate of Achievement
How to make a clay fish
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How to make a clay fish

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Here’s how to make a clay fish step by step. Suitable for children aged 4 and upwards including SEN children. Great for nature, underwater or seaside themed topics. 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). 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 fish’ and ‘I can make different types of fish’ Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a fish’. Video animation showing how to make a fish and how to make a fish with stick on scales. Video showing how to make four basic 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
Types of Clay
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Types of Clay

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There are many different types of clay available. If you and your children are happy with the clay you are using then stick with it! If, however, you are not sure what sort to use, here’s a quick overview of some different types of clay that are suitable for children.
How to make slip - a guide for teachers
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How to make slip - a guide for teachers

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Slip is a creamy thick liquid made from clay and water. Potters use slip to join and stick pieces of clay together. Here are simple, school friendly, step by step instructions on how to make it so that your children can use it to stick things together when making things out of clay. All you need is some clay, some water, a paintbrush and a recycled tub with a resealable lid. I have also included a short video showing how to make it.