In thisbook, Peter Clough discusses the basics necessary for successfullyworking with clay in scholl. He covers the types of clays, storage,building techniques and firing - with and without a kiln. He alsopoints out how the use the clay can be related to various curriculumtopics. To show what can be achieved, the book is illustrated withexamples of the work of primary school children.

Working with clay provides young children with a wide range ofexperiences - tactile, creative, educational and pleasurable. Theresponsibility for ensuring that children get the most out of theirwork rests with the teacher. However, the teacher does not always havethe necessary knowledge or experience to use clay to advantage. In thisbook, Peter Clough discusses the basics necessary for successfullyworking with clay in scholl. He covers the types of clays, storage,building techniques and firing - with and without a kiln. He alsopoints out how the use the clay can be related to various curriculumtopics. To show what can be achieved, the book is illustrated withexamples of the work of primary school children.