Akdogan, Kader KaradenizKurt, Rabia TurgutAcer, DilekCakar, Nurtac2025-11-302025-11-3020250022-06711940-067510.1080/00220671.2025.25754752-s2.0-105019983715https://doi.org/10.1080/00220671.2025.2575475https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14720/29054This study was an exploration of children's agency and autonomy supported through use of clay and museums as learning environments. It was conducted with 48-60-months-old children (M = 52.2) in museum and classroom environments, and focused on a ceramic artist's life story. Using multimodal narration, our research revealed children's agency manifested in stages: before, during, and after museum visits. This study underscored the role of clay in fostering self-directed learning by emphasizing its tactile and open-ended nature. Integrating clay into an immersive museum experience empowers children to make independent decisions and exercise choice, revealing its impact on agency and autonomy.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCeramic ArtChildren’s AgencyChildren’s NarrativesConstruct of KnowledgeEarly YearsArticleQ2Q2WOS:001599950000001