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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
Lesson 1: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Artmaking
Lesson 1: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Artmaking
Lesson 2: Exploring Clay
Lesson 2: Exploring Clay
Lesson 3: Hands as Tools
Lesson 3: Hands as Tools
Lesson 4: Making Clay Stand Up
Lesson 4: Making Clay Stand Up
Lesson 5: Press and Smooth
Lesson 5: Press and Smooth
Lesson 6: Press and Smooth (Upside-Down Test)
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

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