Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create various clay sculptures using only clay as your medium.

Materials and Prep

• Clay (any type)
• A clean work surface
• Water (for moistening clay if needed)
• A plastic knife or clay tools (optional)

Before starting the lesson, make sure to wash your hands and have a designated area to work with clay.

Activities

1. Knead the clay to make it soft and pliable.
2. Decide on a theme or object you want to create with clay.
3. Start molding and shaping the clay to form your desired sculpture.
4. If needed, use water to moisten the clay and smooth out any rough edges.
5. Add details and textures using your fingers or clay tools (if available).
6. Let your clay sculpture air dry completely before painting or decorating it.

Fourth Grade Talking Points

• "Clay is a type of material that can be molded and shaped to create different objects and sculptures."
• "It's important to knead the clay to make it soft and easy to work with."
• "When working with clay, you can use your hands or tools to shape and add details to your sculpture."
• "If the clay becomes too dry, you can moisten it with water to make it easier to work with."
• "After creating your clay sculpture, it needs to air dry completely before you can paint or decorate it."