Roll roll roll ..... the playdough!

Playdough is loved by kids everywhere.  It is so versatile.  It appeals to a wide age range of kids.  It is portable. It is fun!!

Playdough is great for sensory exploration, fine motor manipulation, finger isolation and imaginary play.  Playdough can also be useful to help a child learn concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.  
Here are some of our favourite ways to use playdough. You could "invite" your child to play with one of the playdough props below each time they play. 

Squashing, squeezing, rolling, poking...

Using cookie cutters.

Making roads.

Making faces.

Making impressions with forks and other implements.

Making letters.

Making "Mr Potato Head" Playdough creatures.

Making shapes.

Making rings, bracelets and other jewellery.

Making food

Making birthday cakes.

Making a zoo.

Use playdough mats to complete a picture.

I love the playdough mats designed by "Planet of the Apels".  I have printed and laminated them.  I have used them with my kids in therapy.  I've also used them with my own kids and given away complete sets with some playdough as a gift.  You can find these free printables here.  

Here are a few helpful playdough tips:

• Playdough is suitable for children 12 months upwards (adult supervision is required for young children).
• Playdough should not be consumed by children or animals (there is a really high salt content).
• Use a large blob of playdough to help pick up little scrap pieces of playdough.
• Store playdough in an airtight container.  If you leave it for a while before packing away, it will dry up and you may have to throw it away.  You can store playdough in the fridge.
• Avoid carpet and rugs when using playdough.
• Try adding glitter or natural essence for a multisensory experience.

You will also find a free copy of my playdough recipe in the Your Kids OT shop. or you can watch how to make playdough ---> Playdough recipe You Tube video.

Do your kids love playdough?  

Mr 3 decided using his elbow was an even better way to use playdough!

Roll roll roll ... the playdough!

Picture collage perfect to pin to your Pinterest Board.

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