In Clay Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 52 hands-on projects made with kid-friendly clays that get kids working creatively and thinking three-dimensionally. Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids. Author-artist-teacher Cassie Stephens has created all-new clay projects for
kids of all skill levels. Start with the basics of
rolling,
coiling, and
pinching pots, and move up to making "Jurassic fossils," animal marionettes, monster magnets, and boxes with secret compartments.
All of the projects use
kid-friendly, no-kiln clay (air-dry, homemade, and polymer) and
water-based paints, perfect for home and classroom, plus there's an entire chapter of recipes for mixing up inexpensive homemade clays in the kitchen.
When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of
cognitive and manual skills: they'll work
three-dimensionally; make figurative models;
use their imaginations in making jewelry and toys;
design with color; and
decorate with paints.
The popular
Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share
hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, bugs, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a
complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as
finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
