Clay projects for kids

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...

It's SO EASY to make these cute clay monsters! With air dry clay, your hands, and some toothpicks, you can create a hand sculpted clay monster. It's such a fun craft for kids and beginners to working with clay! Design your clay monsters to be as scary or as sweet as you'd like, or follow our simple step-by-step tutorial to create a funny 'Snail-zilla' monster. It's such a perfect craft for Halloween, monster themed birthday parties, or any time you want to get creative with clay! This post…

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

These air dry clay projects for kids are easy, creative, and make the perfect homemade gifts and keepsakes for family and friends!

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…

We have been inspired by Red Ted Art's various pinch pots (lovely sunflowers, fall leaves, poppies) and wanted to make one of our own. We show you a basic snowman or snow woman model that you coul...

Clay hand bowl

These handmade clay snake pots are a fun way to introduce children to the methods of joining and sculpting with clay. They look great too!

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...

Pinch pots are simple hand-made pottery that your kids can also make! These ideas for pinch pots will let you and your kids explore so many beautiful and creative pinch pot ideas together! Have a