Clay Modelling for Reception: Unleash Creativity and Fine Motor Skills

Question 1

When you start playing with clay, what should you do first?

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Knead it

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Wet it

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Shape it

Question 2

What tool can you use to make small holes in your clay?

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A needle tool

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A rolling pin

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A knife

Question 3

What's the best way to keep your clay work safe if you're not finished with it?

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Put it in a plastic bag with a wet cloth

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Put it in the sun

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Put it under a heat lamp

Question 4

What is the name of the technique you use to make your clay shiny and smooth?

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Burnishing

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Rolling

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Smoothing

Question 5

How can we make clay soft and easy to work with?

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We add water

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We heat it up

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We roll it out

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We leave it in the sun

Question 6

What shape do we make when we roll clay into a ball?

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A circle

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A square

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A triangle

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A rectangle

Question 7

Why do we use water when we play with clay?

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To keep it wet and easy to shape

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To make it dry faster

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To make it harder

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To change its colour

Question 8

Which part of our hand do we use to pinch clay?

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Our thumb and index finger

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Our fingers and palm

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Our pinky and middle finger

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All our fingers together

Question 9

What happens to clay if we leave it out in the air for a long time?

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It becomes hard like a rock

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It melts

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It changes colour

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Nothing happens

Question 10

How should we store clay so that it stays fresh?

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In a sealed box or bag

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In the fridge

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In a wet cloth

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In a warm place

Question 11

Which is NOT a safety rule when working with clay?

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Using sharp tools

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Wearing an apron

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Keeping the area clean

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Washing your hands afterwards

Question 12

What is the first step when creating a clay model?

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Preparing the clay

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Deciding on a design

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Gathering your tools

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Tidying up your workspace

Question 13

What is the first thing you need to do before making a clay model?

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Get a piece of clay

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Decide what to make

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Smooth out the clay

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Bake the clay

Question 14

How do you connect two pieces of clay together?

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Press them together with water

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Use glue

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Tape them together

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Leave them to dry separately

Question 15

When we play with clay, we can use different ways to change its shape. Which of these is NOT a way to change the shape of clay?

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Painting it

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Squeezing it

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Rolling it

Question 16

When you start modelling with clay, what's a good way to make it easier to shape?

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Roll it into a ball

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Squash it flat

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Pull it into a point

Question 17

Why do we wet our hands before touching clay?

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To stop the clay from sticking to our hands

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To make the clay softer

Question 18

Which of these materials is NOT okay to use to make our clay models look pretty?

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Chocolate

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Paint

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Glitter

Question 19

Where is the best place to keep clay when we're not using it?

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In a bag that we tie up tight

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In a bowl of water

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In the fridge

Question 20

What do we call it when we press something onto clay to make a pattern?

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Imprinting

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Rolling

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Moulding

Question 21

Which of these is something we should NOT do when we are playing with clay?

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Eat the clay

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Wash our hands after we are finished

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Wear an apron

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Use sharp tools carefully

Question 22

What is the name of the technique we use to make a ball of clay with a space inside?

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Pinch pot

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Coil pot

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Slab pot

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Wheel pot

Question 23

When playing with clay, what is the most important thing to remember?

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Keep your play area clean and tidy.

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Use sharp tools.

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Put clay in your mouth.

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Run around the room.

Question 24

Why do we need to squeeze and push the clay before we use it?

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To make the clay soft and easy to shape

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To make the clay hard and strong

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To make the clay sticky and gooey

Question 25

What tool can we use to smooth the clay?

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Sponge

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Rolling pin

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Knife

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Paintbrush

Question 26

What does it mean to let clay 'dry' before putting it in the oven?

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Make it a bit hard

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Remove all the water

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Make it break easily

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Change its colour

Question 27

Why do we put clay in the oven?

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To make it stay forever

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To make it waterproof

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To decorate it

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To make it softer

Question 28

How should we store clay?

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In a closed plastic bag

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In a wet towel

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In the fridge

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In the sun

Question 29

What is the difference between modelling clay and air-hardening clay?

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Modelling clay is soft and squishy, while air-hardening clay is hard and dry.

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Modelling clay is for children, while air-hardening clay is for adults.

Question 30

What is the most important thing to remember when playing with clay?

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To have fun and be creative

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Follow the instructions carefully.

Question 31

What is NOT a way to make your clay model smoother?

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Using a knife

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Using your fingers

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Using a wet sponge

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Using a rolling pin

Question 32

What is NOT a safety rule to follow when using clay?

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It is okay to put the clay model in your mouth

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Wash your hands after using clay

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Do not eat or drink near clay

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Do not touch your eyes when working with clay

Question 33

What is NOT a type of clay?

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Magic clay

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Paper clay

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Polymer clay

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Air-dry clay

Question 34

What is NOT a way to make your clay model softer?

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Bake it in the oven

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Add water

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Leave it out in the sun

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Roll it out with a rolling pin

Question 35

What is NOT a way to shape clay?

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Cut it with scissors

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Roll it between your palms

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Pinch the clay together

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Flatten it with your fingers

Question 36

What is NOT a purpose of using a rolling pin in clay modelling?

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To cut the clay

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To flatten the clay

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To smooth the clay

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To shape the clay

Question 37

What is clay made of?

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Soil and rocks

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Rocks and wood

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Sand and water

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Only wood

Question 38

Why do we dry clay?

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To make it harder

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To make it softer

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To make it lighter

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To make it darker

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a basic clay modelling technique?

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Painting

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Smoothing

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Rolling

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Pinching

Question 40

Why do we roll clay?

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To make it flat and longer.

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To make it smoother.

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To make it stronger.

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To make it softer.

Question 41

Which tool is used to make holes in clay?

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Modelling stick

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Sponge

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Brush

Question 42

How can we keep our clay from drying out while working with it?

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Cover it with a damp cloth.

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Put it in the fridge.

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Put it in a warm oven.

Question 43

Which of these activities helps build our understanding of 3D space when working with clay?

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Making a clay model of a real-life object.

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Mixing different colours of clay.

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Rolling out clay into a flat shape.

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Drawing a picture of a clay model.

Question 44

What is the first thing we should do when making a clay model of a person?

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Make the basic shape of the body.

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Paint the model.

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Make the clothes.

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Add details to the face.

Question 45

Why do we use 'slip' in clay modelling?

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To stick different clay pieces together.

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To smooth the surface of the clay.

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To make the clay colourful.

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To make the clay stronger.

Question 46

Where is the best place to store our finished clay model?

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In a cool, dry place.

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In a warm, humid place.

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In the fridge.

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In a plastic bag filled with water.

Question 47

How can we make the clay squishy and easy to shape?

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Add a little water

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Paint it with colours

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Put it in the fridge

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Leave it in the sun

Question 48

What can we do to make a clay ball round and smooth?

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Roll it in our hands

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Cut it with a knife

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Poke it with a finger

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Press it with a book

Question 49

What happens to clay when it dries?

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It gets hard

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It disappears

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It changes colour

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It melts

Question 50

How can we stick two pieces of clay together?

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Press them together

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Tie them with string

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Use glue

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Paint them together

Question 51

To make a tall clay tower that won't fall, we should:

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Build it on a flat surface

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Roll it on a slope

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Hang it from the ceiling

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Put it in water

Question 52

What can we use to make our clay bumpy?

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A rough sponge

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A paintbrush

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A smooth stone

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A piece of paper

Question 53

What does clay modelling help us to do better?

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Use our hands

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Sing

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Read

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Count