EZ Shape is a wax based modeling clay that is easy to work with and never dries out. This pliable clay sticks to itself with just a little pressure, making it easy to form fun figures and shapes in a variety of vibrant colors. EZ Shape is completely non-toxic and does not contain any of the common allergens such as wheat, gluten, sulfur, latex, nuts, dairy or any animal by-products. Safe and fun, EZ Shape is ideal for kids 4 and up.

Educators agree that art materials spur creativity, hand-eye coordination, and gross and fine motor skills. Preschoolers benefit from playing with art materials, and Kinderart.com suggests that every child should have access to modeling materials.

"For the child who's anxious or tends to fidget, having something to occupy the hands, like modeling clay, can increase the ability to listen," says Dr. Sherry Vinson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.