Clay projects for kids

Wonderful Air Drying Clay Art projects for kids. These are easy step by step clay projects for kids to do at home or in the classroom

An oldie but goodie. There is an obvious reason why this is such a popular art project in the elementary art world. It is one of those projects that is always really successful and the end...

This clay frog is so cute! A frog clay sculpture is the perfect introduction to sculpting. Made with air dry clay, and painted with acrylic paint, it's a fun craft for both kids and adults and makes a great addition to any froggy knickknack collection. Clay Frogs Frogs are cute amphibians that are known for their hopping skills. Did you know that there are over 5,000 species of frogs?! You can find them on every continent, except Antarctica, living in all types of climates - from tropical…

This easy clay flower pinch pot art project is perfect for kids of all ages. Learn to build a simple clay flower bowl with these easy steps.

In my clay book, Clay Lab for Kids, I created this Fairy Door project. I decided to do it recently with my fourth grade students. We needed a short project (30 minute class, if possible...although most needed 2 classes) and one that would be a hit. We call them Mystery Creature door to allow the kids to really get the wheels turning on just what lies behind their door. I created a video in case you'd like to do this lesson with your students! Stay tuned on how we plan to finish these…

Creative Pinch Pot Ideas for Kids. Learn how to make pinch pots quickly and easily and explore the seasons with our lovely Pinch Pot Projects & Designs.

kids art materials: Make a HEDGEHOG Pencil Holder

This clay turtle is so cute! It's so easy to make a turtle sculpture out of air dry clay. No complicated sculpting techniques here! Simply use your fingers and a toothpick to create your creature. Clay Turtle Sculpting Turtles are such interesting creatures. Did you know that giant tortoises (a type of turtle) can live for an average of 100 years?! Turtles are also one of the oldest reptile species, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs! We've had a lot of fun working with clay this year…

This is a fun tutorial on how to make your own clay owl by Kim . This do-it-yourself project comes with step by step instructions and p...