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Lesson 2: Pinch pots

Using the pinch pot technique along with score and slip, the children make pots decorated with clay shapes.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will reflect on the last lesson to help them talk about ways to shape clay. Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and arrange the children in pairs. Allow time for paired discussion as each slide is shown.

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Haimo Primary School, London
Haimo Primary School, London
Hall Road Academy, Hull
Hall Road Academy, Hull
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough

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In this unit

Assessment – Art and design Y2: Sculpture and 3D: Clay housesLesson 1: Exploring clay
Lesson 2: Pinch pots
Lesson 3: Applying skills in clayLesson 4: Designing a tileLesson 5: House tiles
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 25 March 2026

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