Playdough is such a fun and flexible activity. Squishing, rolling, sculpting, molding . . . young children love to play with playdough.
Add some props from around the home and playdough play becomes a powerful way to support your child’s learning.
When children use playdough, they explore ideas and try different approaches until they find one that works. They compare and contrast objects (“Mine’s a fat pancake and yours is skinny”), actions (“No, don’t cut it! Scrape it, like this”), and experiences (“We’re not making a snake—we’re making a road”). In their experimenting, children come up with their own ideas, satisfy their curiosity, and build language skills.
Have a go at home with this quick recipe.
Easy No Cook Modelling Dough Recipe
1. 2 cups plain flour
2. 1 cup salt
3. 1 tbsp oil
4. 1 cup cold water
5. 2 drops liquid food colouring – any colour of your choosing