Types of plasticine
As soon as the research results were made public, many leading enterprises specializing in the production of educational materials for children's creativity began to develop new lines of these products. Fortunately for consumers, the following types of plasticine are now available:
Modelin
- this word denotes ordinary plasticine in blocks, well known to many, which consists mainly of wax or paraffin and is painted in different colors. In turn, it is divided into three types depending on hardness and is used for various purposes. For example, the hardest plasticine is well suited for modeling and making various kinds of sketch designs, while the softest plasticine is designed specifically for young children so that they can engage in modeling.
Air plasticine
- this is a kind of modeling mass, which is very soft and pleasant to the touch, somewhat reminiscent of a starchy surface or velvet. It is very pleasant to work with such plasticine. However, it must be stored airtight, since in the open air it completely hardens and becomes unsuitable for modeling. This plasticine is ideal for crafts that you would like to keep as a souvenir or give to someone as a souvenir.
Ball plasticine
- has a special texture. This type of plasticine is a mixture of an adhesive base, small foam balls and a coloring pigment. Ball plasticine mixes well, you can create different shades yourself. Working with such material is very useful for young children.
In addition, there is another type - homemade plasticine
- these are masses (dough) for modeling, made at home from available ingredients. It is no less popular among children and adults than the factory one.
In addition to coloring matter, plasticine may contain glitter, which makes it more attractive and original. There is also flavored plasticine, but when using it, adults need to be as concentrated as possible, since there is a danger that kids will want to taste such alluring plasticine.
Ideas
Before you start practicing, think about how to do an easy
and educational lesson. It is important to consider what exactly interests the baby. Use additional items (cones, ribbons, beads, etc.). What is made from plasticine:
- Animals
(bear,
elephant,
dog,
snail
and others). - Thematic compositions. For example, on the theme of summer
.
It's hard to find a baby who doesn't love warm days. Draw the sun, sky, flowers
, sea. Show your imagination with your little one. - Trees.
- Vegetables and fruits
. - Sweets. Children especially enjoy making their favorite treats.
- Insects (butterfly, dragonfly).
- Fairy-tale heroes.
- Tanks, planes, cars.
Important! Before preparing for a lesson, consider the age of the child. Make the figures in stages so as not to confuse the baby. He must remember the entire process. Repeat the lesson if necessary.
What to sculpt with children 2 years old
With the youngest
A group of children conducts lessons with
airy
and soft plasticine. Regular paste is not suitable due to its hard structure. It will be difficult for the baby to knead it with weak fingers.
At first, kids are given easy tasks. Activity ideas:
- Show how to tear material into pieces (large and small).
- Roll the balls. Then flatten them on paper or cardboard.
- Press the balls onto the tortillas in your palms.
- Twist the sausages. They can be twisted into rings.
- Attach plasticine sticks together in a semicircle to form a rainbow.
After mastering basic manipulations, move on to more complex tasks:
Cut large sausages on a board You should get rings.- Cut out various geometric shapes. To do this, make a ball and flatten it on cardboard. Use a knife to cut the mixture into shapes.
- Smear plasticine on a board or paper. Attach any objects (beads, cereals, seeds) to its surface.
Important! Do the exercises for no more than 15 minutes. So that the child does not become overtired. For work, choose 5-6 colors. Don't overload your baby with too many shades.
Lessons for children 3-4 years old
In average
In the group, the kids have already learned how to handle soft
baby
mass. Therefore, you can choose ordinary plasticine for work. The child is already able to make a craft. Activity ideas:
Take a white mass. Ask your child to roll three balls of different sizes. Connect the pieces of the figurine. Use beads to make eyes. The mouth can be made from a red mass, and the nose from orange.
Snowman.- Pizza or pie. Let your child make a bigger brown ball. Then he will flatten it into a cake. You can lay beads, cereals, pasta, rhinestones, etc. on the surface.
- Hedgehog. Make a brown ball in the shape of a muzzle, slightly flattened at the attachment point. Glue it to the back of the pine cone. Pull out the nose from the plasticine and attach a small black ball to its tip. Then add eyes to the animal.
- Polyanka. Take a small lid. Roll out green plasticine evenly at the bottom. Decorate the sides with sausage of any color. Make white legs for the mushrooms. Attach hats with white dots to them. Place the finished mushrooms in the clearing.
Do such exercises for no more than 20 minutes. But, if the baby wants to continue, give him a little time (5-10 minutes). Kit
Color schemes can be diversified by this age.
