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Art for Kids: Modelling Clay Pictures

Art projects for kids: Modelling Clay Pictures via Childhood 101

One of the things I love about process based art projects is that it is so simple to involve children of all different ages. Toddlers will most often respond with a more basic sensory exploration of the materials whilst preschoolers and school aged children can be challenged to represent their thoughts, feelings and ideas with greater levels of detail, depending upon their age and stage of development. This modelling clay art for kids activity is one such project as you will see below.

Making Modelling Clay Pictures

Art projects for kids: Modelling Clay Pictures via Childhood 101

Recommended age: Toddlers and up

You will need:

  • Coloured plasticine or modelling clay. We buy the packs of sticks in multiple colours.
  • Thick box cardboard

To make:

Modelling clay or plasticine is great for making colourful pictures.

Art for Kids: Modelling Clay Pictures via Childhood 101

Break off small pieces of selected colours one at a time and cup them or knead them in your hands to warm and soften the pieces.

Art for Kids: Modelling Clay Pictures via Childhood 101

Form selected shapes with fingers and hands and press onto the cardboard to form the picture.

Art for Kids: Modelling Clay Pictures via Childhood 101

Your toddler version may be a little more abstract…

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…which is just as it should be!

Modelling clay pictures via Childhood 101

Have you tried making pictures with modelling clay before?

For more process art project ideas for kids, check out my book, Time to Create…

Time to Create by Christie Burnett

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

Filed Under: Art, Bigger Kids Play, Featured, Preschool Play, Toddler Play

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Read the comments or scroll down to add your own:

  1. Sandie (alias Mrs Organised) @ AppleBee Lane says

    March 24, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    I remember playing with this as a young child … so much fun!
  2. Trendy Tummy Maternity says

    March 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Great idea to increase the creativity of our children. These simple activities can be pathway to create a good adult with all great qualities. Also children will get lot of fun with these activities. Here is a huge thumbs up!
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