Play dough gives kids infinite play possibilities. Start with good dough, either homemade or store bought, add accessories, think of a play theme, and you’ll see hours of creative play!
Play Dough Accessory Ideas
cookie cutters
rolling pins
kid knives
play kitchen set
buttons
plates
paper muffin cups
sticks
wiggly eyes
pipe cleaners
straws
toothpicks
kid scissors
plastic animals
cupcake toppers (ask your local bakery)
rocks
apron and chef hat
Play Dough Play Theme Ideas
Bakery
Restaurant
Picnic
Jungle
Dinosaurs
City with Cars
Words and Letters
Pizza
Volcano
Reading activity (listen and create)
Circuits (for older kids)
Monsters
more Pretend, Create, and Learn Ideas from hands on: as we grow
Basic Play Dough Recipe
1 cup water
1 cup flour
1 Tbspn vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
1 Tbspn cream of tarter
food coloring (I use the cake decorating colors b/c they’re much brighter.)
Combine in a saucepan on low to medium-low a few minutes until smooth. Knead when cool. Store in freezer bag.
Fancy Play Dough Recipes
- Lavender Play Dough
- Peppermint Scented Play Dough
- Kool-Aid Play Dough
- Gingerbread Play Dough
- Marshmallow and Peanut Butter Play Dough
