{"id":8053,"date":"2025-05-23T19:44:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=8053"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:52:36","slug":"clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Clay Modelling Activities That Inspire Preschool Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-That-Inspire-Preschool-Children-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"Clay Modelling Activities That Inspire Preschool Children\" class=\"wp-image-8055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-That-Inspire-Preschool-Children-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-That-Inspire-Preschool-Children-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-That-Inspire-Preschool-Children-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-That-Inspire-Preschool-Children.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative play is at the core of early childhood education, and for decades, one of the favourite activities which still captures young imagination is clay modelling. This flexible, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/interesting-activities-to-celebrate-teachers-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">interesting activity<\/mark><\/a>, which is fun, also develops important skills in a growing child. Let\u2019s look at what clay activity has to offer in early learning. We will cover what clay modelling is and present you with new ideas which take this traditional craft out of the ordinary. From a simple afternoon activity to a full-scale clay modelling competition, we see how these activities fuel imagination, fine motor skill development, and also bring lots of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#For_Pre-School_Children\" title=\"For Pre-School Children:\">For Pre-School Children:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Why_is_clay_modelling_important_in_early_childhood_development\" title=\"Why is clay modelling important in early childhood development?\">Why is clay modelling important in early childhood development?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Fine_Motor_Development\" title=\"Fine Motor Development\">Fine Motor Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Imaginative_Play\" title=\"Imaginative Play\">Imaginative Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Emotional_Expression\" title=\"Emotional Expression\">Emotional Expression<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Organising_a_Clay_Modelling_Competition\" title=\"Organising a Clay Modelling Competition\">Organising a Clay Modelling Competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Clay_Modelling_Images_as_Learning_Tools\" title=\"Clay Modelling Images as Learning Tools\">Clay Modelling Images as Learning Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#What_is_clay_modelling_for_children\" title=\"What is clay modelling for children?&nbsp;\">What is clay modelling for children?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#What_role_does_a_clay_activity_play_in_preschool\" title=\"What role does a clay activity play in preschool?&nbsp;\">What role does a clay activity play in preschool?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#What_do_you_have_for_clay_modelling_competition_ideas\" title=\"What do you have for clay modelling competition ideas?\">What do you have for clay modelling competition ideas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Going_Beyond_Basic_Clay_Play\" title=\"Going Beyond Basic Clay Play\">Going Beyond Basic Clay Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Literacy_Through_Clay\" title=\"Literacy Through Clay\">Literacy Through Clay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Clay_and_Math\" title=\"Clay and Math\">Clay and Math<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Safety_and_Success_in_Clay_Modelling\" title=\"Safety and Success in Clay Modelling\">Safety and Success in Clay Modelling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Build_out_a_Clay_Station\" title=\"Build out a Clay Station\">Build out a Clay Station<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/clay-modelling-activities-that-inspire-preschool-children\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Clay_Modelling\"><\/span>What Is Clay Modelling?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its base, clay modelling activity is a type of sculpting which includes the use of pliable materials like play-dough, air-dry clay, or modelling clay. We shape, press, roll, pinch and construct forms with our hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Pre-School_Children\"><\/span>For Pre-School Children:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun with clay provides a sensory-rich experience. It presents basic art and design concepts in a playful and tactile way. Educators at Footprints Playschool use clay for a multi-sensory approach, which includes physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_clay_modelling_important_in_early_childhood_development\"><\/span>Why is clay modelling important in early childhood development?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents and educators point forward that playing with clay is just a pastime.However, it has many effective elements that supports children\u2019s growth and strengthen the foundational development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fine_Motor_Development\"><\/span>Fine Motor Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Squeezing and pinching of clay develops the small muscles in children\u2019s hands,which is a base for writing, putting on clothes, and self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imaginative_Play\"><\/span>Imaginative Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay art can be easily transformed into storytelling form by creating various shapes of an elephant, a pizza, even a spaceship!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Expression\"><\/span>Emotional Expression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children in the act of playing with clay tend to express their feelings and thoughts without words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay Work Outlets Today. To present to you a variety of options which put a twist on the classic clay play, here is a list of Activities which are creative and developmentally valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Create Your Zoo:<\/strong> Have children dress up as their favourite animals. Use elements such as toothpicks and plastic forks for texture. This is for learning animal names, out of which you also get to know their habitats and do lots of imaginative role play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Clay Food Cart:<\/strong> Let children create pretend food, ice cream cones, pizzas, or fruit. A pair in which children play chefs or customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Brick Letters and Numbers:<\/strong> Form letters and numbers out of clay snakes, and support early literacy of numeracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Construct a Town:<\/strong> By modelling houses and cars, in trees and benches, children can create a miniature town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Encourages teamwork and spatial awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Clay Features:<\/strong> Create your own self-portraits or clay modelling images, which also include emotional faces (happy, sad, angry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Helps with emotional identification &#8211; At Footprints Playschool, we include these types of activities in our story and music sessions which in turn increases engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organising_a_Clay_Modelling_Competition\"><\/span>Organising a Clay Modelling Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A clay modelling competition is a great way to structure, play, motivate and bring in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Choose age-appropriate themes: Animal World, Nature, My Dream Toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set a time frame of 20 to 30 minutes. Let each child put forth their work to improve speaking.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessment criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Creativity and originality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Effort and attention to detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Explanation\/storytelling about the model<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitions need not be for victory. Issue out certificates to all and clay-based badges to raise confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clay_Modelling_Images_as_Learning_Tools\"><\/span>Clay Modelling Images as Learning Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In your classroom or at home, try out clay modelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Inspire new creations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Teach vocabulary and concepts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Help children learn by observing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a display of clay animals, fruit, shapes and also other children\u2019s work prints. This is a resource and inspiration for new projects. Also present short video tutorials which demonstrate new techniques such as rolling, scoring, or blending clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_clay_modelling_for_children\"><\/span>What is clay modelling for children?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay modelling is an art form which involves moulding soft, pliable clay into the shapes of animals, food, and characters. Also, it helps to develop a child\u2019s creativity, hand strength, and fine motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_role_does_a_clay_activity_play_in_preschool\"><\/span>What role does a clay activity play in preschool?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay modelling is great for sensory exploration, hand coordination and emotional expression. A fun and educational tool which is also used in preschool. What do we see in children when they play with clay? They learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Motor control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Patience and focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Shape and size recognition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Social interaction (in group settings)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_have_for_clay_modelling_competition_ideas\"><\/span>What do you have for clay modelling competition ideas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Themes like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0My Favourite Animal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Underwater World<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Fantasy Creatures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stimulate storytelling, creativity, and confidence in young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Going_Beyond_Basic_Clay_Play\"><\/span>Going Beyond Basic Clay Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase the value of what your students learn from clay, include in your curriculum larger thematic units: Art and Expression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create holiday-themed items (snowmen, flowers, Diwali diyas). Pair for mixed media exploration, which includes paint and collage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literacy_Through_Clay\"><\/span>Literacy Through Clay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Create clay characters from storybooks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Reinforce storytelling and character recognition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clay_and_Math\"><\/span>Clay and Math<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Model shapes (circle, square, triangle)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counting, sequencing, and symmetry. Science Meets Clay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create clay animals and talk about their habitats. Model out food chains or life cycles. These groups present a multi-dimensional approach, which in turn increases the value of clay modelling in early education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities1-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities1-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities1-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clay-Modelling-Activities1.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_and_Success_in_Clay_Modelling\"><\/span>Safety and Success in Clay Modelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose Safe Materials: Pick safe materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Non-toxic, child-safe clay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Avoid items with choking hazards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_out_a_Clay_Station\"><\/span>Build out a Clay Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u2022 Aprons, mats, and easy-to-clean surfaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include items such as rolling pins, cookie cutters and stencils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supervise but Don\u2019t Interfere: Let children play freely. Don\u2019t jump in to \u201cfix\u201d what they are creating, they are learning through that process. Children playing with clay is a multifaceted development tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay Play for Great Results. Clay modelling is a do-it-all art form. It improves fine motor skills and also enhances storytelling and problem-solving abilities. Also, it is a great source of endless learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate clay play into early development programs. Use structured and open-ended clay modelling activities. Celebrate creativity in a clay modelling competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel Young Creativity with Clay. Whether as a teacher or a parent, you\u2019ll see magic in how children play with clay; they are focused, joyful, and very much at play. Through hands-on modelling and shared tales, you are not just passing the time you are in fact forming young minds. Institutions that include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Footprints Playschool<\/mark><\/a> see clay modelling as a much more in-depth experience that is not just play, but rather a core component of early childhood education. Also, get in on the action, roll up your sleeves and dive into the clay!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creative play is at the core of early childhood education, and for decades, one of the favourite activities which still captures young imagination is clay modelling. This flexible, interesting activity, which is fun, also develops important skills in a growing child. Let\u2019s look at what clay activity has to offer in early learning. 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