Kids Need Clay

We’re highlighting grant opportunities that can help support art education, STEAM learning, classroom projects, and more.

Explore these grants—and discover even more funding opportunities—in the Kids Need Clay grant database.

We’re adding new grants all the time. Check it out at the link in bio!

Here’s to art classrooms where kids feel safe to experiment, make messes, try new things, and let their creativity lead the way. 💛

Wonderful sign reposted from Amanda Danger Youngblood—original post below.

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Really happy with how this came out! I love hand-lettered signage for my classroom.

I thought for several days, making notes and scribbling down ideas for what type of classroom tone I want to set for my middle school art students.

Most importantly, I want them to know that in my room, they are allowed to be creative. And that there are expectations within that, not only set by me but what they should want for themselves.

I wrote all this myself. From my own brain. No external help - no AyeEye prompts. We are fully capable of thinking for ourselves.

There are so many reasons kids need clay—and these are five great ones.

Original post from The Mudd House - Ceramics Studio below.

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Pottery is great for kids ⭐

Working with clay does more than spark creativity and imagination, it also helps kids build confidence, problem-solving skills, patience, and fine motor coordination they can use every day.

This summer, The Mudd House is offering Handbuilding Workshops, DIY Handbuilding, and Private Lessons designed just for kids.

Private Wheel Lessons: Ages 6-12
DIY Handbuilding: All ages with guardian
Handbuilding Workshops: Ages 8-12

Book on our website under “Kids Offerings”.

Impressive work from students in the high school gallery at . Wow!