The original plan for today’s session was to sculpt a clay dinosaur—Alexandra had chosen a triceratops. However, upon beginning the video tutorial, she seemed disinterested and asked instead if she could simply play with the clay. I allowed her to freely explore the material, prioritizing her engagement and creativity over following a strict plan. She ended up sculpting a few small snails instead, which she appeared to enjoy. We finished the session by baking the snails. Going forward, it may be useful to lean into Alexandra’s whimsical imagination and let her take the lead on subject matter while gradually introducing new skills and techniques.