{"id":773308,"date":"2026-02-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huehd.com\/?p=773308"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:20:29","slug":"model-students-ideas-for-using-clay-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huehd.com\/model-students-ideas-for-using-clay-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Model students: Ideas for using clay in the classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever used <a href=\"https:\/\/huehd.com\/products\/clay\/\">modelling clay<\/a> in the classroom with your students? Surprisingly, the applications of this non-drying, reusable resource extend far beyond Early Years or the art room! In fact, this marvellous modelling material can be used in almost every subject across the curriculum for unusual, exciting and engaging lessons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for inspiring ideas to shape young minds and make model students of the whole class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D shapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ModelStudents_shapes-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Modelling clay makes it easy to construct 3D geometric forms and introduce students to cubes, cones, pyramids and spheres. Students can roll, press and pinch the clay to gain a tactile understanding of shapes, faces, edges and vertices. Don\u2019t be a square (be a cube!) and try this activity with your students today!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udd3a SURPRISINGLY EASY Way to Make 3D Basic Shapes Out of Clay!\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oka-sK7rqvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pizza fractions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mamma Mia! Your students will want a slice of the mathematical action with this delicious idea! Instead of using cardboard or paper models, students can create clay pizzas and divide them to show halves, fourths, fifths and beyond. It&#8217;s a dough-lightful way to visualise equivalent fractions and make maths more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"785277\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza4-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"785278\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza1-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"785279\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza2-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"785280\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_pizza3-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating patterns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can use clay to make repeating patterns with different colours and shapes to learn about symmetry or sequences. This hands-on activity provides a solid foundation for mathematical thinking without <em>kneading<\/em> to press the issue too much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toothpick structures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bilders-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-78x52.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_bild-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining clay with toothpicks enables students to build stable structures and explore engineering principles such as balance, support and weight distribution. Why not hold a competition with your students to see who can make the tallest tower or sturdiest structure?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Famous Buildings: Engineering STEM Activity\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TZDXz6V7VFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clay boat building challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Archimedes%27_principle\">Archimedes\u2019 Principle<\/a> in action and learn about buoyant force, material density and water displacement with this fun, yet challenging, clay boat building activity. The only downside of this project will be your students&#8217; loud screams of \u201cEureka!\u201d echoing down the school corridors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clay Boats\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tc1k-IVIM0U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volcano experiment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your students will have a blast while making this lava-ly science experiment. With modelling clay and a few readily-available household items such as dish soap, food colouring and citric acid, your students can make their very own volcanic eruptions! If you\u2019d like to try this experiment in the classroom, the boffins at <a href=\"https:\/\/melscience.com\/GB-en\/articles\/how-make-volcano-home\">MEL Science have got you covered<\/a> (but thankfully not in ash).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-773311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-78x59.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ClayVolcano-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landforms and terrain mapping<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to rock your geography class! Mould mountains, valleys, rivers and plateaus out of clay to create landforms and bring geography to life through hands-on learning. For some real-world inspiration, check out how teachers at Fontenebro International School in Madrid used modelling clay to create detailed terrain maps of the continents. <a href=\"https:\/\/fontenebroschool.com\/en\/se-puede-aprender-geografia-con-plastilina\">See their fantastic project here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recreate famous sculptures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-78x78.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_thunker-greybg-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Challenge the budding Barbara Hepworth\u2019s and mini Michelangelo\u2019s in your class to create museum-worthy masterpieces! The firm consistency of HUE Clay is ideal for creating models with high levels of detail so you can make your own Venus Dough Milo or Doughn\u00e1tello\u2019s David.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Print making<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using some clay, ink and a printing roller, students can carve, stamp and press their own unique designs into a slab before transferring them onto paper. This fun activity is suitable for pupils with SEND \u200b\u200b(Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and it is guaranteed to make a lasting impression. For more information about this activity idea, see how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessart.org.uk\/teachers-play-with-plasticine-to-make-prints-in-the-education-room-at-the-fitzwilliam-museum-cambridge\/\">teachers played with plasticine to make prints in the Education Room at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-773309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-78x59.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PrintMaking-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Product design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clay is the perfect hands-on introduction to design thinking, allowing students to prototype inventions and test out ideas before recreating them with fabrics, wood, or other resistant materials. This mouldable medium isn\u2019t just for the classroom, clay modelling plays a key role in real-world industrial design, from concept cars to cutting-edge boat manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see how the pros do it? <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rYHBCZdMlqw?si=xSdZ15_rytfqoqZf\">Check out why major car companies still rely on clay models, even in the digital age<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Car Brands Pay $650K For Clay Models\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rYHBCZdMlqw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hold history in your hands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modelling clay can be used to create historical artefacts from different time periods and cultures. You could uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt by making clay cartouches, pyramids, sarcophaguses, amulets or even Clayopatra\u2019s Bust!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-78x78.jpg 78w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.huehd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ModelStudents_cartouche-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop motion animation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most exciting applications of clay in the classroom is stop motion animation. Students can create their own claymation characters and bring them to life with an animation kit such as <a href=\"https:\/\/huehd.com\/products\/hue-animation-studio\">HUE Animation Studio<\/a>. This activity combines storytelling, art and technology in a fun and educational way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some inspiration? We love this wonderful claymation movie created by Alberto, Carlos, Juan Manuel, and Francisco, from the second-grade (Year 2) class at Laurel de la Reina High School in La Zubia, for their French class. In it, they explain step-by-step how to make an authentic French crepe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Un cre\u0300pe franc\u0327ais\" width=\"1220\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/au2M3wPBSow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, clay isn\u2019t just for the art room; it\u2019s a shape-shifting superstar that can bring learning to life right across the curriculum. From deepening conceptual understanding in maths and science to inspiring creativity in history, geography and design, modelling clay turns abstract ideas into meaningful, hands-on experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get started? Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/huehd.com\/shop\/product-category\/clay\">HUE Clay<\/a> and discover how a simple, reusable resource can spark curiosity, strengthen understanding and boost engagement in every subject. And when creativity strikes, capture and share your students\u2019 work with your trusty <a href=\"https:\/\/huehd.com\/pro\">HUE HD Pro<\/a> document camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any clay-tastic classroom ideas? 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