Early Childhood Clay Curriculum (Kindergarten)

Grade Level

Kindergarten

Media

Clay, Paper Sculpture

Teaching Guide

Lessons

Lesson 1: Three-Dimensional Paper Collage

Lesson 2: Exploring Clay

Lesson 3: Using Your Hands as Tools

Lesson 4: Creating a Clay Sculpture

Lesson 5: Joining Two Pieces of Clay Together – Pressing and Smoothing

Lesson 6: Creating a Sculpture to Keep

Materials and Tools

White paper, 80 lb., 12×18″
Assortment of pre-cut strips of construction paper
Assortment of pre-cut strips of corrugated paper (optional)
Trays
Soufflé cups of glue
Craft sticks
Gray self-hardening clay
Wire clay cutter
Deli containers
Sponges
Cardboard square base
Canvas or other covering to lay on the floor during engagement
Plastic scraper for clean up
Table covers (optional)
4-5 deli containers with a mix of glue and water (optional)
Paintbrushes (optional)
Red, yellow, and blue paint in cups (optional)

Credits

Written by Sassy Kohlmeyer, Director of Early Childhood Programs and the Early Childhood team

Studio in a School NYC
Hasna Muhammad, Ed.D., Chair, Board of Directors, Studio in a School Association
Alison Scott-Williams, President, Studio in a School NYC