Playing with Clay
Learn to flatten clay into a smooth surface
Use hands and tools to create simple geometric shapes
Develop fine motor skills through clay manipulation
“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, children will learn to shape and form clay with intention and care
Today's BibleMouse lesson continues our clay exploration! Yesterday we made clay balls, and now we'll learn how to flatten our clay.
Let's learn how to make our clay flat like a pancake! We'll use our hands to press and smooth the clay.
Children will flatten clay and create simple shapes using hands or tools
Simpler: Parent helps child flatten and cut shapes
Challenge: Try creating more complex shapes or layering shapes
Let's look at the wonderful shapes we created today!
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our very own clay sculpture using everything we've learned!
Clay work helps develop hand strength and fine motor skills
Young children might find it challenging to flatten clay evenly
Increasing control and intentionality in clay manipulation