When choosing plasticine for activities with preschool children, a number of important factors should be taken into account.
In order for modeling to be useful and enjoyable for a child, plasticine must have certain properties – it must be at least bright and pleasant to the touch.
In addition, children usually like plasticine that has a pleasant aroma, such as fruit, caramel or chocolate. Such smells attract the attention of children and form pleasant associations with the creative process.
Types of plasticine
1. Ball plasticine is ideal for babies under one year old, as it massages their hands well.
2. Plant-based plasticine is designed specifically for the youngest children. It is easy to mold solid volumetric figures from it.
3. Wax plasticine is ideal for children with slow motor development. It does not stain hands and is a pleasant to the touch material.
4. Floating plasticine is recommended for use with children of any age. Creating various figures and then playing with them in the water will not only help develop motor skills, but will also make the child love bathing.
5. Plasticine dough can also be used for activities with children from one year of age. It does not stick to hands and consists of safe components: water, flour, natural dyes and flavors.
6. Modelin is a soft plasticine that is recommended for use by children aged 3-4 years. It is softer than the sculpting plasticine intended for schoolchildren.
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