Bob Hanlin on wed 15 jun 05
I've had the kids make soap dishes...
You'll need...
6" squares of plastic....garbage bags are good here
Small bowls, plastic or paper like to get at wal-mart
some doiles (crocheted things or anything to give the clay a texture)
Have the kids smash a small ball of clay into a circle/oval
Have them roll the texture into the clay (there is a real "gee whiz" when they remove the doily
Put the ovals on the plastic and gently sag 'em in the bowls
dry/glaze/fire and smile!
Bob
Claudia MacPhee on wed 15 jun 05
Hi Lauie, I spent from Spring Break until the end of school doing clay with
our 4 yr olds and kindergardeners (4 yr olds go 3 times a week half days
until SB then every day half days until the end of year). I worked with them
twice a week. They started out doing cut-outs with our huge selections of
cookie cutters. The kinters made neat plates, all shapes, even heart shaped.
They made coils to add to them. Used stamps and drawing. We had an animal
making project, snakes were popular (even though there are no snakes up
here). One kid made a really cool cobra! Also a rattlesnake (he told me they
are 'very dangerous snakes, so look out!') We glazed everything by painting
commercial glazes.
The smaller guys had a harder time painting, holding the brush. Found a
big diffrence between the 5 and 4 year olds in their ability to manipulate
clay, tools, brushes. Some of those little guys turned into production
machines, they had to make a piece with every cutter and stamp and wouldn't
quit, even to go to snack time! Believe me these guys are way more fun than
the 7-8-9 class......they will try anything and are pretty happy with
whatever they produce.
Didn't have too much luck with them on pinch pots. One or two of the kids
wre okay, but I was dealing with kids who have lots of developmental
problems, 'normal' kids would probably be okay with it as a technique.
Another problem was them wanting to turn everything black. Got so I wouldn't
allow it...and no making Power Rangers, whatever that is.
Have fun, Claudia MacPhee in the Yukon where we had a whizzbang thunder
shower today, yippie no garden watering tonight!
Laurie on wed 15 jun 05
My sister keeps asking me about clay projects for pre-schoolers. I know
pinch pots and beads maybe, but what are some others that people have
had success with? We would be talking about maybe 3-5 year olds.
Although I have to say my 3 year old niece is pretty advanced for her
age. She made an interesting looking turtle carrying a dog on it's back
at the Clayfest last month. Auntie will be firing it for her, but the
green tempera paint is going to go bye-bye! I plan to glaze it with
green glaze and give it back to her.
Laurie
Sacramento, CA
http://rockyraku.com
Potters Council, charter member
Sacramento Potters Group, Secretary
Andie Plamondon on thu 16 jun 05
I have worked with 4 year olds.
Keep your project short.
I often start them with a pinch pot, but they also like to use cookie
cutters.
I know it's not the same, but kids that age really get into polyclay, and it
saves painting or glazing, which can be a challenge at that age.
:) Andie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laurie"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 4:48 PM
Subject: [CLAYART] Clay Projects for Even Younger Kids
> My sister keeps asking me about clay projects for pre-schoolers. I know
> pinch pots and beads maybe, but what are some others that people have
> had success with? We would be talking about maybe 3-5 year olds.
> Although I have to say my 3 year old niece is pretty advanced for her
> age. She made an interesting looking turtle carrying a dog on it's back
> at the Clayfest last month. Auntie will be firing it for her, but the
> green tempera paint is going to go bye-bye! I plan to glaze it with
> green glaze and give it back to her.
>
> Laurie
> Sacramento, CA
> http://rockyraku.com
> Potters Council, charter member
> Sacramento Potters Group, Secretary
>
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Earl Brunner on thu 16 jun 05
I taught regular kindergarten for 4 years, your post made me smile. What
you are talking about in terms of limitations and focus and everything is so
typical of the age group. Fine motor skills are something that little guys
really struggle with and they don't get it until they are developmentally
ready, the nerve and brain connections have to be there before they can
work. And development happens so fast when it happens at that age!!
Earl Brunner
Las Vegas, NV
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Claudia MacPhee
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:26 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Clay Projects for Even Younger Kids
Hi Lauie, I spent from Spring Break until the end of school doing clay with
our 4 yr olds and kindergardeners (4 yr olds go 3 times a week half days
until SB then every day half days until the end of year). I worked with them
twice a week. They started out doing cut-outs with our huge selections of
cookie cutters. The kinters made neat plates, all shapes, even heart shaped.
They made coils to add to them. Used stamps and drawing. We had an animal
making project, snakes were popular (even though there are no snakes up
here). One kid made a really cool cobra! Also a rattlesnake (he told me they
are 'very dangerous snakes, so look out!') We glazed everything by painting
commercial glazes.
The smaller guys had a harder time painting, holding the brush. Found a
big diffrence between the 5 and 4 year olds in their ability to manipulate
clay, tools, brushes. Some of those little guys turned into production
machines, they had to make a piece with every cutter and stamp and wouldn't
quit, even to go to snack time! Believe me these guys are way more fun than
the 7-8-9 class......they will try anything and are pretty happy with
whatever they produce.
Didn't have too much luck with them on pinch pots. One or two of the kids
wre okay, but I was dealing with kids who have lots of developmental
problems, 'normal' kids would probably be okay with it as a technique.
Another problem was them wanting to turn everything black. Got so I wouldn't
allow it...and no making Power Rangers, whatever that is.
Cynthia Bracker on thu 16 jun 05
A good fall project is to go on a nature walk and pick up different
leaves or flowers or whatever has fallen on the ground and is
available. Then have them roll out slabs of clay and press the items
into it. Don't try to remove them, just fire them in there. They're
organic, they'll burn out, leaving a nice impression behind. Living in
Kansas is great because WHEAT is perfect for this! You can then put a
couple of holes at the top (for running a string through later to hang
on the front door or a wall or whatever)
After the bisque, they can use underglazes to paint it if they want to.
Clear Glaze optionial. Kids like the fresh air, collecting and
"Smushing the stuff down on the clay" Heck I still think it's fun at
my age!
Cindy Bracker
On Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 03:48 PM, Laurie wrote:
> My sister keeps asking me about clay projects for pre-schoolers. I know
> pinch pots and beads maybe, but what are some others that people have
> had success with? We would be talking about maybe 3-5 year olds.
> Although I have to say my 3 year old niece is pretty advanced for her
> age. She made an interesting looking turtle carrying a dog on it's back
> at the Clayfest last month. Auntie will be firing it for her, but the
> green tempera paint is going to go bye-bye! I plan to glaze it with
> green glaze and give it back to her.
>
> Laurie
> Sacramento, CA
> http://rockyraku.com
> Potters Council, charter member
> Sacramento Potters Group, Secretary
>
> _______________________________________________________________________
> _______
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
> Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
> melpots@pclink.com.
>
Wood Jeanne on thu 16 jun 05
Hi Laurie,
If your 3 year old niece is making turtles with dogs
on their back, I would say give her clay, a place to
work, and jump out of the way!!
Just check to make sure she slips and scores, help her
with technical things or if she asks you. IMHO a kid
and her imagination doesn't need adult assigned
projects.
This coming from an art teacher :-/.
Jeanne W.
--- Laurie wrote:
> My sister keeps asking me about clay projects for
> pre-schoolers. I know
> pinch pots and beads maybe, but what are some others
> that people have
> had success with? We would be talking about maybe
> 3-5 year olds.
> Although I have to say my 3 year old niece is pretty
> advanced for her
> age. She made an interesting looking turtle carrying
> a dog on it's back
> at the Clayfest last month.>
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