Here’s how to make a clay spider on a web with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics about nature and mini beasts. 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). Differentiation suggestions are shown plus tips for painting the finished model. This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks pots of water. What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a spider on a web’. Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a spider on a web’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Different types of web and a small spider’ left handed version (differentiation) Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Different types of web and a small spider’ right handed version (differentiation) Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your spider on a web’ Video animation showing how to make a spider on a web Video animation showing how to make different types of web and a small spider Video animation showing how to paint your spider on a web Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you need to watch a ball, a bean and a sausage) 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 How to recycle your clay Looking after your clay Handling clay 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.

Here’s how to make a plasticine Eye of Horus with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics about Ancient Egypt. 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: yellow plasticine blue plasticine rolling pin mat to work on pencils tea towel What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (for children who are right handed) Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (for children who are left handed) Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (both left and right handed versions). Video animations showing how to make an Eye of Horus (one for left handed children and one for right handed children) Video showing how to make a ball Video showing how to flatten your plasticine with a rolling pin Video showing how to roll thin sausage shapes Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop 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.

Mini makes are fun projects to make that use very small amounts of air-drying clay. Here’s how to make Christmas tree star decorations with video demonstrations and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. These decorations are simple to make and great practice for improving dexterity and fine motor skills. Once finished, you could use the decorations to decorate a classroom tree before the children take them home. There are three versions to choose from that cover nearly all ages and abilities. The easiest decoration uses a lolly stick and is suitable for children in Reception and Year 1. The other two versions use strips of thin cardboard to make the stars and are suitable for children aged 7 and upwards. This project is also suitable for children with special educational needs and those who need help with their mental wellbeing. This project also works best as a one to one activity or in small groups and is suitable for after school clubs or as a golden time activity. What you need: DAS clay pencils lolly sticks pots of water Paintbrush Strip of thin cardboard Paperclip Ribbon or string Mat to work on What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Christmas tree star decoration 1.’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Christmas tree star decoration 2.’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Christmas tree star decoration 3.’ Video showing how to make a Christmas tree star decoration version 1.’ Video showing how to make a Christmas tree star decoration version 2.’ Video showing how to make a Christmas tree star decoration version 3. Video showing how to fix big cracks in the clay’ 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.

Here’s how to make a nocturnal animal out of clay with video demonstrations and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project can be used alongside nature/animal/habitat topics or just as something fun to make! I have made this project in the past with children who had the book ‘Owl Babies’ as their English topic. Ideal as part of an art day/art week. There are three versions to chooses from: Oval owl in a tree Oval owl in a tree with the moon Round owl in a tree with a spider’s web (this version would be suitable for Halloween.) Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children and any child needing additional support. If you are new to clay, allow a whole afternoon to make this project if you can. I have made this project with children in Year 1 and would suggest making it in small groups at a time. This project is made using three basic shapes, a ball, a bean, and a sausage shape. There is also a video included demonstrating how to make these shapes. This project can also work as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks Lid of a marker pen (for the moon) pots of slip or water paintbrushes acrylic paints What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an owl in a tree’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an owl in a tree with a spider too’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an owl in a tree with the moon’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your owl’ Video showing how to make an owl in a tree Video showing how to make an owl in a tree with a spider too Video showing how to make an owl in a tree with the moon Video showing how to make paint your owl Video showing how to make four basic shapes (ignore the carrot shape) 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 How to recycle your clay Handling clay Looking after your clay 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.

Here’s how to make two versions of a Harvest wheatsheaf with video demonstrations and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project can be used alongside Harvest festival celebrations or just as something fun to make! Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children and any child needing additional support. If you are new to clay, allow a whole afternoon to make this project if you can. This project is made using four basic shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot shape. There is also a video included demonstrating how to make these shapes. This project can also work as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks pots of slip or water paintbrushes acrylic paints What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Harvest wheatsheaf version 1.’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Harvest wheatsheaf version 2.’ Video showing how to make a Harvest wheatsheaf version 1. Video showing how to make a Harvest wheatsheaf version 2. 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 (includes tips for decorating) Health and Safety How to recycle your clay Handling clay Looking after your clay 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.

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

Here’s how to make a reindeer out of clay with a video demonstration and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project can be used alongside animal or Christmas topics or just as something fun to make! If you are a forest school you could have a separate activity for the children looking for small twigs for the antlers. Ideal as part of an art day/art week. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children and any child needing additional support. If you are new to clay, allow a whole afternoon to make this project if you can. This project is made using four basic shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot shape. There is also a video included demonstrating how to make these shapes. This project can also work as a one to one activity or in small groups. There are no variations of this project. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks brown felt tip pens craft matchsticks small twigs for the antlers pots of slip or water paintbrushes acrylic paints What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a reindeer’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your reindeer’ Video showing how to make a reindeer 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 (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety How to recycle your clay Handling clay Looking after your clay 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.