http://www.creativekidsathome.com/activities/activity_8.html - Have fun making your own modeling clay & 'play-dough' (same some 'dough' as well; it's much cheaper to make it yourself).
HAPPY TALK HAPPENS WHEN YOU PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS AND THEIR FRIENDS.
This is a REAL rock that looks like a 'fish' -
have them make up their favorite fish; 'chunky characters' that are easy to form; don't want them to get discouraged.
They can fashion little bowls; paint when
they're dry - give as gifts for Mom and Grandma's Day - or a cuff-link/coin dish for dad & grandpa.