Clay Creations
Learn to shape clay into a simple animal form
Explore basic clay manipulation techniques
Appreciate God's creativity in animal design
“God made the animals of the earth after their kind, and the livestock after their kind, and everything that creeps on the ground after its kind. God saw that it was good.”
— Genesis 1:25 (WEB)Celebrates God as the original creator of animals
Wiggle like an animal! Let's remember the clay snakes we made yesterday and get ready to create a new animal friend!
Today in our BibleMouse art lesson, we're going to make a special clay animal. Just like God created all the wonderful animals, we can use our hands to create something special!
Slowly roll and shape clay into a simple animal shape
Simpler: Parent helps child shape basic animal form
Challenge: Try to add more detailed features like ears or tail
Let's look at our special clay animals and thank God for making such amazing creatures!
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw straight lines and march like soldiers!
PK3 children are developing fine motor skills and creativity
Children may get frustrated if clay doesn't look exactly like an animal
Enjoyment of process, basic manipulation of clay