I use modeling clay as "practice clay" for first
graders when we talk about the differences between it
and "earth clay". I let them know right off the bat we
are only practicing and they cant take it home, but
they can take home what we do next week.
Then they practice making all sorts of things with it
and just get the idea of "modeling" with the clay (I
have them make coils to write their names and snowmen
to roll balls - then let them have a bit of free time)
then we make pinch pots or whatever project we might
do the next art time.Its also a great time to talk
about how artists have to practice first...
Anyway,
This way, the kids get time to just explore clay and
practice so the next time they wont want to play with
the real clay as we work on our project.
I rarely hear a complaint that they cant take it home.
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