Mini make - How to make an Easter egg decoration

Mini-makes are fun projects for your children that use very small amounts of air-drying clay. Here’s how to make an Easter egg decoration. Although the shape is simple to make, the children can create a variety of different ways to decorate their eggs which are demonstrated in this resource. There is also information on how to turn this project into a display to brighten up your classroom for Easter.

Suitable for children aged 7 (Year 2) and upwards including children with special educational needs and those who need help with their mental wellbeing. This also works well for after school clubs or as a golden time activity. Also suitable for Forest schools if you wish to make an Easter egg tree.

This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups.

Please note, due to the fact that the clay needs to dry, this project needs to be completed over a few sessions.

What you need:
DAS clay
Pot of water
Paintbrush
Strip of thin recycled cardboard
Paperclips
Paper plate
Palette
Acrylic paints
Metallic acrylic paint
Palette
Ribbon or gold thread
Mat to work on
Tea towel

What you get:

Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Easter egg decoration’.
Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to decorate your egg’.
Video showing how to make an Easter egg decoration.
Video showing things to watch out for when making.

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

These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.