Lesson Plan

Sculpture Therapy Plan

Practice clay sculpting to enhance creativity and mental well-being.

This lesson promotes mental health, creativity, and tactile skills through art therapy.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Plan

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Clay Therapy

10 minutes

Step 2

Sculpture Creation Activity

35 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Evaluation

15 minutes

lenny

Slide Deck

Introduction to Clay Therapy

Introduce the concept of clay therapy and its benefits. Explain how clay can be used as a medium for expressing emotions and reducing stress.

Benefits of Clay Therapy

Discuss the importance of tactile engagement in art therapy. Highlight how working with clay can improve focus and emotional well-being.

Basic Clay Sculpting Techniques

Introduce basic clay sculpting techniques. Use visuals to demonstrate each technique.

Technique: Pinching

Provide step-by-step instructions for the pinching technique. Encourage students to try it out with their clay.

Technique: Coiling

Explain the coiling technique with visual aids. Encourage students to create a simple coiled pot.

Technique: Slab Building

Demonstrate the slab building technique. Show how slabs can be used to create geometric forms.

Technique: Carving

Introduce the carving technique. Encourage students to experiment with textures and patterns.

Conclusion and Reflection

Conclude the session by summarizing the techniques learned. Encourage students to reflect on their experience with clay therapy.

lenny

Activity

lenny
lenny

Rubric

lenny
lenny

Answer Key

lenny

Clay and Sculpture Therapy

user image

Kristen Federico

Tier 1
For Districts
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In