I think I expected clay would be similar to play dough, so I didn't bother getting around to it. But it's a very different material and one worth adding to your art supplies!
We gathered some nature items from the backyard that we thought might make interesting prints. We chose leaves, dandelions, pine needles. Then we pulled off some clay, flattened it as best we could, and gently pushed the item into the clay.
- It is sticky. It will stick to the table, so be sure to cover it with something. We found parchment paper worked the best.
- Thicker pieces - greater than 1/4" thick - are more durable and less likely to break. (We found this out the hard way!)
- When it's dry (which can take up to a couple of days) you can paint it or decorate with markers.
What we're working on here:
- Fine motor skills
- Nature appreciation
- Creativity

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Number hunt
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Exploring nature with mirrors
- Fun with tangrams - and why they matter
- Sight word slam
- Letter learning with alphabet stamps
- Feed the monster counting game