As a Froebelian practitioner, Forest School Leader and Playworker you know I’m obsessed with clay! Here are just a few reasons you should have clay in your early years classroom: 🌱 Sensory Development: Manipulating clay helps children develop their sense of touch, enhancing sensory awareness. 🌱 Fine Motor Skills: Pinching, rolling, and shaping clay promote the development of fine motor skills, which are crucial for tasks like writing and tying shoelaces. 🌱 Creativity: Clay allows children to express their creativity freely, fostering imagination and problem-solving skills as they experiment with different shapes and forms. 🌱 Cognitive Development: Working with clay encourages cognitive development by promoting critical thinking and spatial awareness as children plan and execute their designs. 🌱 Emotional Expression: Clay can serve as a medium for emotional expression, allowing children to communicate their feelings through art. #clay #forestschool #playwork #learnthroughplay #earlyyears #earlyyearsideas #froebel #childled #homeschool #teachersoftiktok #earlyyearspractitioner