First experience with Kindergarten clay - success! I was astounded to discover that some of my Kindergartners took more care in making their pinch pots than my fifth graders (more on the 5th grade project later).
BIG IDEA: Wishing
To begin the project, the students and I read "The Big Wish" by Carolyn Conahan. This book sparked a conversation about what they would wish for; not surprisingly, answers were highly dependent upon the time of year (this was right after the holiday season - many wishes like "snow forever" or "ice skates"). We then had a discussion about tangible items that people use to wish, including: shooting stars, dandelions, eyelashes, birthday candles, and wishing wells.
BIG IDEA: Wishing
To begin the project, the students and I read "The Big Wish" by Carolyn Conahan. This book sparked a conversation about what they would wish for; not surprisingly, answers were highly dependent upon the time of year (this was right after the holiday season - many wishes like "snow forever" or "ice skates"). We then had a discussion about tangible items that people use to wish, including: shooting stars, dandelions, eyelashes, birthday candles, and wishing wells.