Fluffy and Cloud Dough

The wonders of homemade playdough!

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 Tip

Make your playdough and see how kneading, squashing, squeezing and rolling brings calm and enjoyment to all ages!

Click here for some fun ‘Dough Disco’ videos to try with your child

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