Kids clay projects

This DIY ceramic hand dish is a fun air dry clay project for kids to make as a gift. Capture a moment in time, the size of your child's hand.

In second grade our students learn about birds. Each student is assigned a particular bird to research and create a board game. I was looking on Pinterest one day and found these really cute clay birds. Here is the link to the Etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/listing/120121796/sale-clay-bird-sculpture-turquoise. As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make them with my students. While making the clay birds we really practiced modeling the clay with our hands. We talked about how we could push…

Art lessons for kids ages 5-12 - fresh from the art room!

In my clay book, Clay Lab for Kids, I created this Fairy Door project. I decided to do it recently with my fourth grade students. We needed a short project (30 minute class, if possible...although most needed 2 classes) and one that would be a hit. We call them Mystery Creature door to allow the kids to really get the wheels turning on just what lies behind their door. I created a video in case you'd like to do this lesson with your students! Stay tuned on how we plan to finish these…

Self-Portraits Crayola Model Magic Clay Second grade students loved creating self-portraits out of clay. All the parts of the...

Learn how to sculpt and paint a clay turtle! This is such a great art project for turtle lovers and beginners to working with clay. Both kids and adults will enjoy this creative clay craft activity.

Air dry clay or fired clay process art for older kids

A sensory, Montessori activity for little ones

These sweet snake pots are a great way to introduce children to using clay. A fun way to learn about the process of joining pieces. Cute air drying clay snake pot craft for children #craftsforkids #animalcraft #claycraftforkids #snake #airdryingclay

How to create a functional dish with a slab of clay using basic clay hand-building techniques of slip and score and modeling tools to add texture and craftsmanship to create a smooth surface. This is a perfect beginner clay hand-building lesson!

These clay monsters are SO CUTE and easy to make! Use air dry clay, your hands, and toothpicks to sculpt a funny clay monster.

A collection of Model Magic craft project ideas for elementary students. Stop by and check out the gallery of 12 different Model Magic crafts.

Easy clay texture pendants to make with kids- (these are perfect gifts for kids to give!)

Students began this lesson by sketching out a fish, using assorted reference photos and pictures to keep the fish realistic looking. We cut out our paper fish and traced it on a rolled slab of clay…

Unlock the endless possibilities of play-based art with this ultimate beginner's guide to clay. Dive in and explore how you can create a fun and creative clay experience for your preschooler, while fostering their imaginations and motor skills. Let's get messy!

With a $10 bucket of air dry clay, you can make cool paint palettes for kids. Learn how to make and waterproof them.

Model Magic Clay hanging fish sculpture using bright highlighter colors, pony beads and wire. Two art blocks to complete with fourth grade.