Ask the Expert: Ideas to keep your kids engage this May holidays

Hi, this is a great question! Have you played with clay before? The texture of clay is very different from any other medium. There is a grounding, therapeutic effect with clay. The texture also changes as you are playing with it. It can go from wet, cold, squishy to hard, powdery and dry. It can be reengaged by adding water to it. Other malleable mediums only have a constant texture to it, for example oily and sticky for the whole duration of its lifespan. Therefore, clay keeps the brain engaged as its texture is ever-changing and is great for children!