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Clay Creations

Sculpture and 3D Art

Day 87of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand basic clay manipulation techniques

2

Create simple 3D shapes using pinching and rolling

3

Appreciate God's creativity in making things with our hands

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 2:7

“Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

— Genesis 2:7 (WEB)

Just as God carefully formed humans from clay, children will learn to shape and form clay with care and creativity

📦 Materials Needed

  • modeling clay
  • plastic placemat or wax paper
  • small rolling pin or cylindrical object
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Introduce today's BibleMouse art adventure of clay sculpting

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about 3D art yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate basic clay techniques

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Clay is soft and can be shaped in many ways
  • We can roll clay into balls and cylinders
  • Gentle hands help us create beautiful things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might you like to make with clay?
  • How do you think God felt when He made people?
3Activity: Clay Shape Adventure (12 min)
hands-on

Students create simple 3D shapes and a small sculpture

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out your placemat
  2. Take a small piece of clay
  3. Roll the clay into a ball
  4. Gently pinch and shape your clay
  5. Create something that reminds you of God's creation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on rolling and basic ball shapes

Challenge: Try creating a simple animal or object

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate clay creations

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you make today?
  • How did it feel to shape the clay?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make clay animals in our BibleMouse art class!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Clay work develops fine motor skills and spatial awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Protect work surfaces
  • Encourage exploration, not perfection
  • Use positive, encouraging language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might get frustrated with clay's texture

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment of process, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Photograph clay creations for BibleMouse art portfolio
  • Read a children's book about creation and making things

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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