Learn & Create
Discover a range of lesson plans, how-to guides, and training resources designed to make ceramics accessible, engaging, and easy to teach.
Enter Our Lesson Plan Contest
Submit a lesson plan for a chance to win amazing prizes. The first 25 teachers to submit a lesson plan will receive a Kids Need Clay swag package, including a T-shirt, hat, stickers, and more. Plus, one grand prize winner will receive a Skutt Home Studio, featuring a KMT 822 kiln and Prodigy pottery wheel!
Share your best ceramics lesson plan for a chance to win! Submit by April 18, 2025, and get your lesson featured on our social media. The lesson with the most likes wins the grand prize!
The contest opens on April 1. Winner announced April 21.
Featured Lesson: Clay Whistle
A fun and interactive lesson where kids mold their own clay whistles, learning basic hand-building techniques while exploring sound and creativity.
Submitted By: Frank Eager
Grade Level: Introductory project for any grade level
Featured Lesson: Textured Coil Bowl
Students will create a textured coil bowl using a mold, learning to plan and space their designs while developing coil-building techniques and practicing patience.
Submitted By: Frank Eager
Grade Level: Middle grades through high-school
Ceramics 101 Training
Learn the basics of ceramics, from clay types to firing:
-Explore clay bodies and properties.
-Try forming techniques: slab, coil, and throwing.
-Tips on drying, firing, and glazing.
Training presentations are key materials for Kids Need Clay schools and available through our partners/distributors. Email [email protected] for details.
How to Use Your Kiln Training
Get the most out of your kiln with this practical guide:
-Perform safety checks before use.
-Program your kiln for accurate firings.
-Load and monitor your kiln properly.
-Cool and unload safely.
-Maintain and repair your kiln as needed.
Training presentations are key materials for Kids Need Clay schools and available through our partners/distributors. Email [email protected] for details.
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