Cooking Day / Clay Sushi
Clay Sushi
Children model pretend sushi rolls and pieces from clay, practising shaping and colour.
How to run it
- Show pictures of sushi pieces.
- Roll white clay for rice and coloured clay for fillings.
- Wrap in dark clay to make rolls and slice with plastic knives.
- Display on a pretend platter.
You will need
- air-dry or modelling clay in assorted colours
- plastic knives
- boards
Make it easier or harderYounger children make simple balls; older children make detailed rolls.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Modelling food builds fine motor skills and cultural curiosity.
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