Creative play toys are an excellent means of engaging children in imaginative and open-ended play. These types of toys encourage children to explore their own creativity and to develop their own ideas and make use of their own imagination.

Creative play involves playing with materials that allow your little one to explore, imagine, and experiment. Playing with plasticine or clay is one of these materials, and is not only a fun activity, but also has numerous benefits for children. One of the main benefits is that it helps children develop their fine motor skills. Rolling, squeezing, and shaping helps to improve hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and grip strength.

It also allows children to be creative and use their imagination by creating various shapes, animals, and objects. This in turn helps children develop concentration and focus as they work to shape and mold the material into their desired form. The result of their efforts can often help to build their confidence and self-esteem.

Playing with plasticine or clay can also provide a sensory experience for children and develop those skills by exploring the texture, colour and smell of the material. This can aid in cognitive development and overall sensory processing. As such it can also be a calming and soothing activity for children who may be feeling anxious or stressed, providing a therapeutic effect helping them to relax and unwind.

Overall, playing with clay is a valuable activity for children that promotes creativity, fine motor skills, sensory development and relaxation. Shop at Baby City today for some of the most well-known and some of the most innovative brands in the sector.