Pinch Pots: Practicing Patience and Self-Control
SEL Domain(s): Self-control
Grades: 3-5
*Lesson may need to be modified to meet the specific needs of students
Description:
Students shape air-dry clay into pinch pots, practicing patience and self-control as they manipulate the material into a smooth, crack-free form, then sketch or paint a design before reflecting on what it felt like to work with the clay.
Materials
Talking plush
Air dry clay, trays, water + water cups, paint brushes, sink for handwashing
Computer, projector, speaker
