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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Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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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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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary
Example work
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Montem Academy, Slough
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 4 May 2026
