Dough it yourself!
The real wonder of playdough is how everyone wants to play with it! Just make the dough and watch how adults and older children are also attracted to this ‘in the moment’ sensory activity.
Kneading, squashing, squeezing and rolling brings calm and enjoyment to all ages!
Fluffy playdough recipe
What you need:
- 1 cup of cheap hair conditioner
- 2 cups of cornflour
- Food colouring and essential oil (optional)
What to do:
- Just mix everything together for the most silky, fluffy, stretchy dough
- You may need to knead in extra cornflour until it is no longer sticky
Cloud dough recipe
What you need:
- 2 cups of plain flour
- 1/4 cup of baby oil
- Food colouring and essential oil (optional)
What to do:
- Just mix everything together for a loose dough that can be pressed together like damp sand and moulded into shapes
- You can add more baby oil if you prefer it to stick together more
Top tips:
- Explore mark making: use a selection of tools from around your home, such as – small world figures, a rolling pin, cookie cutters, cupcake cases, safety scissors, your child’s cutlery or even a garlic press!
- Make it a disco: have fun strengthening those finger muscles with some Dough Disco videos
- To keep the figures your child makes: bake them in the oven on a medium heat for approximately one hour and the play dough will harden
