My students need different types of clays such as Sculpey, Model Magic, and air dry clay along with clay tools to compare and contrast different sculpting products.
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My Project
We are getting ready to do a study of clays and doughs. We will start off playing with our playdough and seeing what we can do with it. The children will take some time to create and explore, and really get used to working with it.
While our project is based on clay, it will tie in other academic areas such as language, math, and science.
Once we have played with commercial playdough, children will get some cooking experience in making their own. We will use our mixing bowls and measuring cups to create our own playdoughs and compare how they are different and the same. Children will have to follow directions using a visual recipe, and will gain experience in measuring and mixing. Once we have made several different types of dough and investigated them, we will move on to commercially made clays.
We intend to use several different types of modeling substances, including plasticine, air dry clays, and oven-bake clays. Students will study the difference in the texture of the clay, as well as how it changes when drying. We will also talk about different techniques we use when working with clay, and create a project with each different type.
Throughout the study children will be using descriptive language to talk about the clays, and learning new vocabulary. They will be measuring ingredients for clay, and comparing different kinds. Students will draw pictures and write about what they are learning. We will have guest artists come in, and children will be preparing questions to ask them, which will teach them interviewing skills. While we are learning about clay, we will also be learning about math, language, and science. We greatly appreciate your help in making our learning hands-on and fun!
SE 4PT8 8-Piece Pottery Tool Set
• Amazon Business
$6.69
8
$53.52
Polyform Sculpey Original Polymer Clay, 1.75-Pound, White
• Amazon Business
$10.57
4
$42.28
Sargent Art Plastilina Modeling Clay, 5-Pound, Cream
• Amazon Business
$13.91
2
$27.82
Crayola 23-6001 Model Magic Modeling Compound Class Pack, White, 1-oz. Pouches, 75/Carton
• Amazon Business
$25.97
1
$25.97
AMACO 4630-3C Air Dry Modeling Clay, 10-Pound, Gray
• Amazon Business
$10.39
2
$20.78
Acerich 7-Piece Non-Stick BPA Free Silicone Spatulas Rubber Spatula Set Heat Resistant Silicone Kitchen Utensils
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Ten Piece Measuring Cup And Spoon Set By Cookhouse. Colourful Plastic Weighing Cups And Spoons For Dry And Liquid Ingredient. Professional Utensils, Prepare Meals Fast, With Ease And Precision
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
GladWare Soup & Salad-5 ct
• Amazon Business
$7.49
1
$7.49
Kukpo Easy Grip Mixing Bowl - X-LARGE 6.5 QT Easy Grip Handle- And Non Skid Bottom
• Amazon Business
$6.97
1
$6.97
Materials cost
$200.81
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$233.82
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.26
Total project goal
$275.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$275.08
3 Donors
-$235.08
Donations toward project cost
-$199.82
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$35.26
match offer
-$40.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$34.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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