Benefits of experiences using Clay!
Manipulating clay helps our children to develop their hand and eye co-ordination as they pound, pat and push the clay into shapes and objects.
It helps to develop the small muscles in their fingers and hands, known as fine motor skills, as they pinch, squeeze and prod the clay, adding detail to the shape or objects.
Through this manipulation, our children have time to express their thoughts and ideas as they mould the clay to take on the form of their imagination.
Our children can experiment with literacy and numeracy concepts as they use clay to create letter, number and shape formations.
Our children are developing their imagination, perseverance, problem solving, teamwork, social interaction and self- regulation during this wonderful experience!
