Play dough is awesome, right? My kids are 7, 9 and 11 and all three still enjoy making things out of play dough. I mean, I’m 27 and even I enjoy making things out of play dough. (I’m not really 27).
Click here for a silky smooth chocolate play dough recipe (perfect for making cupcakes like those above). Don’t skimp on the salt because aside from keeping play dough out of little mouths, it also acts as a preservative. Without the salt, play dough goes soggy and mouldy pretty quickly. It’s a rather fascinating science experiment if you fancy it?
Make the cute chocolate cupcakes and then try one these six cool ideas for making something a little bit different with your play dough. Of course, a ball of dough and a mountain of cookie cutters will never go out of style either…
1. Play dough monsters by Picklebums for Kidspot
2. Cupcake making with Simple Fun for Kids
3. Birds nests (and other fab ideas) from Fantastic Fun and Learning
4. Play dough and pasta from Happy Hooligans
5. Animal tracks from The Big To-Do List
6. Play dough pizza from Childhood 101
Do you make your own play dough? Go on, it’s easy!
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Shauna 'Round the Corner says
Call me a weirdo but this post makes me feel a little bit excited lol! I love the creative ideas, the colour and the opportunities for dramatic play that can stem from playdough, all captured in this post. Love it. Shared it.
Shauna 'Round the Corner says
Thanks you!
Maxabella says
It makes me happy too, Shauna. Play dough often does. My kids still love playing with it, so it’s not just for toddlers and preschoolers at all. The come up with the coolest stuff!! x
Ali Gilbert says
My daughter is obsessed with playdough so I can’t wait to do these with her. Thanks for linking up on #ToddlerFunFriday!
Hannah says
Thanks for including me in this post! I love love LOVE playdough for so many reasons, as an Early Childhood Educator, mother, and squishy-creative-fun-lover. If you’re ever looking for a new recipe, here’s my absolute favourite play dough recipe: http://thebigtodolist.com/the-best-playdough-for-toddlers-quick-easy-and-safe-for-curious-mouths/
Also, here’s one more idea to try out that’s a hit with the tiny to the not-so-tiny creatives: http://thebigtodolist.com/learning-through-play-dough/
Cheers!
Maxabella says
Thanks for sharing, Hannah. x