




Bring clay whistle-making to life in your KS3, KS4 & GCSE art classroom with this 7-lesson unit. Designed for secondary students, this resource provides structured lesson plans, teacher notes, and assessment tools to guide learners through every stage of the creative process.
Students will explore cultural connections, sculpt and refine their whistles, and decorate them using acrylic paint and sealants—making this unit perfect for classrooms without kiln access.
This version is designed for air-dry clay and is aligned with UK, Australian, & New Zealand curriculum standards.
For kiln-fired clay, check out our [Clay Whistle Handbuilding Unit – 7 Kiln-Fired Lessons](LINK COMING SOON!).
What’s Included?- 7 Detailed Lesson Plans & Teacher Notes – Step-by-step guidance for the full unit.
- Assessment & Grading Tools – Includes a detailed assessment rubric and evaluation criteria.
- Air-Dry Clay Focus – Uses painting and sealing techniques instead of glaze firing.
- Structured & Engaging – Covers cultural connections, sound mechanics, whistle construction, and surface decoration.
- Flexible for Any Art Programme – Adaptable for different schedules, skill levels, and student needs.
- Art and Design Teachers – A ready-to-teach resource that covers all aspects of clay whistle-making.
- Students – A structured guide for hands-on learning and self-directed exploration.
- Substitute Teachers – A complete, no-prep unit that ensures lesson continuity.
Get this resource with our Complete Clay Whistle Unit – 7 Air-Dry Lessons & Teaching Pack and save 25% when you buy the full set!
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