I’ve never met a child (and I’ve met quite a few) that loves play dough as much as my big boy. His little eyes twinkle at the mere thought of making a fresh batch of play dough and he can’t go past the play dough section at the shops without taking a quick inventory to see if they have some accessory he doesn’t already own.
We play with play dough lots, so I am always on the look out for some new ideas to incorporate. Here are some lovely links I’ve been collecting…
I don’t usually add scent to our dough, especially not food scents. If I don’t want my kids (especially the baby) to eat it, then I don’t think I should make it look, smell or taste like food. This lovely lavender coloured and scented dough from The Imagination Tree is a fabulous idea. Something a little different, adding another dimension with the smell as well as the texture of the lavender, but not food related.
My big kids are all heavily into Star Wars and space games at the moment so I know they’d all love this galaxy dough from Fairy Dust Teaching. Sally also has a great post on different stages of play dough play.
I’ve tried a lot of different play dough recipes over the years (I was the play dough making queen when I was teaching preschool) but I’ve never tried making it in a crock pot/slow cooker! This recipe from A Year of Slow Cooking even has a gluten free option!
We usually colour our play dough with paint, sometimes with food colouring, but I’ve always wanted to try using natural dyes. This post from Minieco has lots of ideas for dying play dough naturally.
And for something really different, how about some sand dough?
Hands on As We Grow has also collected a huge list of play dough links! And while you’re there check out my guest post : Preschool Activity – Ten Minute Challenge.
Check out my play dough page for more ideas, or get yourself a copy of the Homemade Play Dough Recipe book (affiliate link – I get a percentage of sales if you buy via this link). It’s full of fabulous, doable, home made play dough recipes and ideas.
We made pumpkin spice play dough this week. To die for….almost as good as our chocolate play dough made with cocoa. And I am worried about the kids eating it…
just tried your microwave recipe! had to adapt it a bit as i don’t have tartar.
i made
1 cup flour
2 tbsp salt
1 cup water
3 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
then i added beetroot juice (from a tin) for pink (just a slop) and for yellow I added tumeric but it was too dry would have to add more oil or water.
both well loved!
thanks so much!
any tips on blue would be welcome!
I’m not experimental enough with play dough but I really should be. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.
ah, isn’t playdough fabulous? honestly so many ways to make it, so many colors, scents and textures to incorporate and way too many ways to play! LOVE it!
Be sure to stop by & share this fab resource on the sunday showcase – we’d love to have you join us
Bern
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My girls have never been huge playdough fans due to the texture, although they did like the playdough we made with melted crayons, the waxier texture was a hit.
I’ve tweeted you a link for glow in the dark playdough.
Yay! Fantastic ideas – have saved to my favourites, and also shared on my links post today: http://wp.me/p1B5NK-l1
Ooh, I love A Year of Slow Cooking, but never saw the playdough recipe! This list might just help get us through the long dreary winter a little easier, as my boys love dough play. Great collection!
Thanks for sharing on the Sunday Showcase! I hope to see you again this week! I showcased these on facebook & Twitter!
Bern
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