Here’s how to make a clay Eye of Horus with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics about Ancient Egypt. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay pencils pots of water. What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (for children who are right handed) Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (for children who are left handed) Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make an Eye of Horus’ (both left and right handed versions). Video animation showing how to make an Eye of Horus Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you only need to watch a ball and a sausage) Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety Looking after your clay How to recycle your clay Looking after your clay Handling clay Certificate of Achievement There is also information regarding painting the Eye of Horus when it is dry. These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.

Here’s how to make a clay spider on a web with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics about nature and mini beasts. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). Differentiation suggestions are shown plus tips for painting the finished model. This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks pots of water. What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a spider on a web’. Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a spider on a web’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Different types of web and a small spider’ left handed version (differentiation) Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Different types of web and a small spider’ right handed version (differentiation) Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your spider on a web’ Video animation showing how to make a spider on a web Video animation showing how to make different types of web and a small spider Video animation showing how to paint your spider on a web Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you need to watch a ball, a bean and a sausage) Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety How to recycle your clay Looking after your clay Handling clay Certificate of Achievement These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.

Here’s how to make and decorate a flat clay snowman with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. A fun project to make for Christmas! Suitable for children aged 6 and upwards including SEN children. This also works well for after school clubs or as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). Differentiation suggestions are shown plus step by step instructions for decorating the finished model after it has dried. This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. Step by step instructions are available in both Powerpoint and Keynote formats. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks pots of slip or water paintbrushes acrylic paints PVA glue silver glitter What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a snowman’ (includes instructions for decorating the finished model) Keynote step by step instructions - ‘I can make a snowman’ (includes instructions for decorating the finished model) Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a snowman’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a snowman with a hat on (differentiation version, includes instructions for decorating the finished model) Keynote step by step instructions - ‘I can make a snowman with a hat on (differentiation version, includes instructions for decorating the finished model) Video animation showing how to make a snowman Video animation showing how to make a snowman with a hat on Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you need to watch a ball, a bean and a sausage) Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety How to recycle your clay Handling clay Looking after your clay Certificate of Achievement These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.

Mini-makes are fun projects for your children that use very small amounts of air-drying clay. Here’s how to make an Easter egg decoration. Although the shape is simple to make, the children can create a variety of different ways to decorate their eggs which are demonstrated in this resource. There is also information on how to turn this project into a display to brighten up your classroom for Easter. Suitable for children aged 7 (Year 2) and upwards including children with special educational needs and those who need help with their mental wellbeing. This also works well for after school clubs or as a golden time activity. Also suitable for Forest schools if you wish to make an Easter egg tree. This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. Please note, due to the fact that the clay needs to dry, this project needs to be completed over a few sessions. What you need: DAS clay Pot of water Paintbrush Strip of thin recycled cardboard Paperclips Paper plate Palette Acrylic paints Metallic acrylic paint Palette Ribbon or gold thread Mat to work on Tea towel What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make an Easter egg decoration’. Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to decorate your egg’. Video showing how to make an Easter egg decoration. Video showing things to watch out for when making. Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety Certificate of Achievement These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.

Here’s how to make a monkey face out of clay with easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project could be used alongside rainforest or habitat topics. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children and any child needing additional support. This also works well for after school clubs or as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). Suggestions for variations are shown plus step by step instructions for decorating the finished model after it has dried. This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks strips of cardboard pots of slip or water paintbrushes acrylic paints What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make monkey face’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your monkey face’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘Monkey face variations’ Video showing how to make a monkey face Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you only need to make three of them) Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety How to recycle your clay Handling clay Looking after your clay Certificate of Achievement These projects help children learn and practice basic skills which can then be used to create their own projects and enhance their own creativity. Although your children are making the same project, they will all look different.

Here’s how to make a clay crown step by step. Suitable for children aged 8 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics involving fairytales, castles or royalty. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). This project works best as a one to one activity or in small groups. What you need: clay lolly sticks pencils old paintbrushes pots of slip or water. What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a crown’ Powerpoint step by step instructions showing how to make a star close up Powerpoint step by step instructions showing how to make a cross close up Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a crown’. Video animation showing how to make a crown Video showing how to make four basic shapes (you only need to watch the first three shapes) Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety Certificate of Achievement

Here’s how to make a clay crown step by step. Suitable for children aged 7 and upwards including SEN children. Great for topics involving fairytales, castles or royalty. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). What you need: clay lolly sticks pencils old paintbrushes pots of slip or water. What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a crown’ Powerpoint step by step instructions showing how to make a star close up Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a crown’. Video animation showing how to make a crown Video showing how to make four basic shapes Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety Certificate of Achievement

Here’s how to make a clay fish step by step. Suitable for children aged 4 and upwards including SEN children. Great for nature, underwater or seaside themed topics. This also works well for after school clubs, as a golden time activity and can be completed in the space of a lesson (up to an hour and a half). What you need: clay lolly sticks pencils old paintbrushes pots of slip or water. What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a fish’ and ‘I can make different types of fish’ Printable step by step instructions for ‘I can make a fish’. Video animation showing how to make a fish and how to make a fish with stick on scales. Video showing how to make four basic shapes Video showing how to press your clay flat Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety Certificate of Achievement