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Very lively, the child is able to carry out artistic<\/a><\/strong> which require more concentration, precision and autonomy from the age of 6. Like theorigami<\/a> for example!  Kidlee<\/a> <\/strong>Today we offer you a great activity for children 6 years and older: pottery<\/strong> ! What are the advantages? What do I need? What to start with? We tell you everything! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development of the 6 year old child<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By age 6, children are making progress in many areas: social behavior, emotional management, intellectual development, and fine and gross motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us remember that the child becomes more agile. He also draws more accurately and his drawings are more realistic. He holds the pen well and even learns to copy words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is now able to think in three dimensions, and has more confidence in himself<\/a><\/strong> and in his gestures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pottery as an activity for children 6 years and older<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Children under the age of 5 tend to tire of pottery and want to try a new game. At this age, the child has difficulty mastering the concept of three dimensions. In other words, when drawing a face, the child will prefer to trace it on the clay rather than add volume to the pottery by shaping a nose for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, around 5 or 6 years old, pottery is a sensory experience<\/strong> fascinating! Cold clay that warms up when touched, shapes, transforms and hardens... A unique spectacle for the eyes and hands of the children! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As early as 6 years old, children can start to shape various small objects with their little hands. It is only from the age of 8 that children usually use the famous potter's wheel, but many of them also like to shape clay with their hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To summarize, pottery is a fun, stimulating activity that brings many benefits: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develops creativity and reasoning skills <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to make a pottery is to make the imaginary coincide with reality. To do this, the child will face problems to solve. Without realizing it and of in a playful way<\/strong>This process enhances his spatial skills, coordination of his movements and understanding of his environment. This process enhances his value and gives him confidence in himself<\/strong>. In addition to making objects, these will be signed by the style of the child which will be born from his creativity, his imagination and the spontaneity of his gestures. As he develops his style, he will gain in precision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learns perseverance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With discipline and perseverance, the child will create objects of his own. That said, it takes time to master a field, so the first creations may not be exactly as expected, but his know-how<\/strong> will improve over time! Moreover, between the kneading, the modeling, the firing, the painting, the second firing... Pottery contains many steps before arriving at the final result. Pottery is therefore a real lesson in patience for the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A moment of relaxation  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pottery is a relaxing manual activity<\/strong> which allows one to refocus, to think only of the present moment. While the child applies himself to the task, his concentration is at its peak. Each gesture gives a shape, a fold, a curve to the object he creates. It is an opportunity to let go and give full attention to the work. Pottery allows him to express his feelings<\/strong>cultivate its creativity<\/strong>but also its curiosity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a sensory activity <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From a very young age, children love sensory activities<\/strong>especially those associated with the tactile sense. While developing fine motor skills, your child makes many observations based on his or her senses. Pottery also gives the opportunity to create new objects will unconsciously encourage less buying. Therefore, it will replace the consumption of goods from polluting production with personalized and handmade production! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this subject, discover our article : Ecology: how to introduce children to the right ecological gestures?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introductory workshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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First of all, choose your clay! Generally, for home pottery workshops, favor self-hardening clay or Fimo clay that can be fired in a traditional oven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The self-hardening paste dries quickly, it is often necessary to homogenize it. To preserve it, put the self-hardening paste in an airtight box with a small amount of water so that it remains malleable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out how recycle<\/strong> clay that is too dry by clicking here<\/a><\/strong>. You can also make a self-hardening paste at home with this recipe<\/a><\/strong> ! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will then have to think about gathering various accessories such as a clay cutting wire, a roller, paint (acrylic), adapted modeling knives. You can find different pottery kits for children such as this one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activity for children 6 years and older <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Child's hand shaped pocket organizer <\/h3>\n\n\n\n