First, prepare tools and materials.

1, clay

Choose safe, non-toxic, soft and colorful clay for children.

2. Tools

Including scissors, knives, platens, rollers and other simple tools.

3. Auxiliary materials

You can prepare some beads, small stickers and the like for decoration.

Second, the teaching steps

1, understanding clay

Before making, teachers can guide children to understand clay and its characteristics, such as softness and plasticity. At the same time, we should emphasize the safe use of clay to children, for example, don't put clay in your mouth and don't let it touch your eyes.

Step 2 make small animals

Teachers can lead children to make small animals, such as rabbits and kittens. First, let the children rub the clay into a circle, then flatten it to make it into the shape of a small animal. Then, use a knife to carve the shape of the mouth and eyes on the animal's body. Finally, roll out the texture on the animal with a roller.

Make flowers

Teachers can lead children to make flowers together. Let the children rub the clay into a circle first, and then flatten it to make it into the shape of a petal. Then, use a knife to carve the texture on the petals. Finally, the petals are spliced together to form the shape of a flower.

Step 4 make small gift boxes

Teachers can lead children to make small gift boxes together. First, let the children rub the clay into a circle, and then flatten it to make the shape of a gift box. Then, use a knife to carve the texture on the gift box. Finally, roll out the texture on the gift box with a roller.

Step 5 decorate a small gift box

Teachers can lead children to decorate small gift boxes with auxiliary materials such as beads and stickers. Let children play freely and choose decorative materials according to their own preferences.

6. Share your work and feelings.

After finishing the work, the teacher can organize the children to share their works and feelings during the production process. This can not only improve children's self-confidence and expressive ability, but also help children learn how to appreciate other people's works.