Early Childhood Clay Curriculum (Pre-K)

Three- and Four-Year Old’s

Grade Level

Pre-Kindergarten (Three- and Four-Year Old’s)

Media

Clay, Paper Sculpture

Teaching Guide

Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Artmaking

Lesson 2: Exploring Clay

Lesson 3: Hands as Tools

Lesson 4: Making Clay Stand Up

Lesson 5: Press and Smooth

Lesson 6: Press and Smooth (Upside-Down Test)

Materials and Tools

Construction paper cut into strips
Case paper — black or white (9 x 12”)
Glue in plastic cups
Craft sticks
Clay
Clay wire cutter
Trays
Deli containers
Sponges
8 x 10” cardboard base

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