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Playdough Play Time
Playdough is a staple of childhood. It always amazes me how long it can keep a child’s interest, squishing, pounding, rolling, and cutting. I personally prefer homemade Classic Playdough, because it’s cheaper, better smelling, a bit softer and easier for … Continue reading
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Fruity Scented Kool-Aid Playdough
I love cinnamon scented playdough, which I listed here, but I also love the fruity scent of Kool-Aid scented playdough! Adding an extra appeal to the senses could hardly be easier! Start with the Classic Playdough Recipe. Add a packet of … Continue reading
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Snow Dough Snow Men
If you’re itching to build a snowman with your little ones, but you’re local climate doesn’t support such an activity, whip up some of your own snow dough. This is just a spin on the Classic Playdough Recipe. Follow that … Continue reading
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Scented Playdough–Cinnamon Spice!
If you want great scented playdough, that smells like an actual, natural food scent, try this one out! It’s probably my favorite scented playdough, in large part because it makes your whole room smell like a bakery! In fact, you’ll have … Continue reading
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Glitter Playdough!
I don’t think I’ve met a child yet who isn’t intrigued by a little sparkle. And as they see it, there is no such thing as “too much”. Switch up your playdough routine a bit by adding glitter. It’s … Continue reading
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Playing Around with Playdough
Classic Playdough is a staple of childhood! Not only is it fun and creative, but working that dough builds fine motor strength and control. These skills are just as critical to developing young writers as is learning the ABCs. Pushing … Continue reading
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Birdseed Playdough
It seems like an obvious recipe, and indeed it is, but here’s a picture recipe in case it helps: Start with the Classic Playdough Recipe.
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Flying Fish and Other Playdough Pets
While implementing a Pets theme, I gave the children some playdough, a paper plate, and an assortment of items with varying textures (feathers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, batting, sequins, etc.). As part of a book activity, the children had just … Continue reading
