K introduction and exploration of various materials 1 bas-relief paper sculpture incorporating curling, fringing, accordian pleating, etc. This chart gives a very simplified outline of what is new at that level. Underlying every year are teachings focused on the basics as they are appropriate for that grade in general. Some concepts are graspable at some level by almost every child at any age, for instance, the fact that pounding clay makes it flatter. For instance, the necessity of properly attaching additional clay pieces now or they will fall off later .
Children often have trouble with cause and effect if the effect is time delayed.
In fourth grade the more complex clay sculptures depend on an understanding of this relationship to be successful. Art teachers respond to the needs of their classes in presenting these topics. Major differences in the response of students to a project are normal. Progress is being made on building rooms to comply with stringent safety codes. Schools without access to kilns will use self-hardening clays when appropriate.