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<\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n\u201dThe mermaids are stuck in the mud\u201d<\/p>\n
Some of the younger children begin by exploring the texture of the clay and quickly realised the imaginative aspects of clay play.<\/p>\n
\u201cIce Cream\u201d<\/p>\n The children squeeze and pinch the clay with their hands, helping to develop their fine motor skills.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m making a snowman.\u201d<\/p>\n The clay provides lots of play based learning, as the children count and sort materials when decorating their clay.<\/p>\n \u201c1,2,3,4\u2026\u2026..\u201d<\/p>\n The children use a variety of tools when using clay such as rolling pins and wooden and metal clay tools, ensuring that they keep themselves and others safe when using the tools.<\/p>\n The tools allow the children to roll, cut and make patterns in the clay.<\/p>\n As the children develop their clay skills, they can roll clay into balls to make clay lollipops.<\/p>\n The clay provides a great opportunity for children to express detail in their artwork.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is my dog\u201d.<\/p>\n We even created our own Cart Mill Forest!<\/p>\n The clay is a fantastic social activity as the children share ideas and learn from one another.<\/p>\n UNCRC Article 31 Every child has the right to relax and play.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The children have been exploring the great benefits of clay since returning to nursery after the holidays. Clay modelling helps to spark the brain\u2019s creativity and problem solving skills. \u00a0The children have been expressing their thoughts and emotions through the clay modelling, boosting their imagination and creativity. \u201c \u201dThe mermaids are stuck in the … Continue reading Clay Play<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n