How to Make a Kid's Clay Toothbrush Holder

Kids of all ages enjoy playing with clay.

Playing with clay helps younger children develop their fine motor skills while expanding their imaginations. A lump of clay can turn into anything when in the hands of a child. For beginners working with clay, try warming the clay first by kneading it for a few minutes. Smaller hands may have trouble working with cold clay. A toothbrush holder is a basic item that a young child can easily create without any direction. Encourage children to find different items to make indentations in the clay where the toothbrushes will sit.

Things You'll Need

• Modeling clay or homemade clay
• Parchment paper or wax paper
• Pencils, sticks or spoons

Instructions

1. Work the clay in your hands, or have the child work the clay to warm it up and make it more pliable.

2. Roll the clay into a large ball.

3. Flatten the ball slightly and roll it into a large cylinder.

4. Set the cylinder on one end and use items like pencils or spoons to press into the clay to make holes for the toothbrushes.

5. Set the clay on a piece of parchment paper or wax paper to air dry, or bake it in the oven according to the manufacturer's directions.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not provide too much direction while making the project. Allow the child to decide the size, shape and location of the holes.

References

• Goshen: Clay and Kids: The Natural Way to Learn

Resources

• Disney Family Fun: All Nautral Play Clay