Fluffy Play Dough

by Kristy Tan

#Scienceofplay34

With everyday items found around the house, you can make your own play dough that is much softer than the ones made with flour and water.

Skill Level: Easy

Suitable For: 3 - 4 years old

Estimated Time: >15 to 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework

• Physical - Fine motor skills, kneading, pinching and grasping the play dough.

• Intellectual - Exploring by creating anything they like. Compating textures and identifying them such as soft, slimy, hard and sticky.

• Emotional - Gain confidence through play.

• Social - Share with family members about their creation.

Materials

Step 1

Involve the child in the process of making the play dough. Mix 1 cup of flour and 1⁄2 cup of hair conditioner together using the ice cream stick

Step 3

Add in the food colouring. Knead until the colour is spread out.

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• Ice cream stick

• Flour

• Food colouring

• Conditioner

Step 2

Stir the mixture until you get a soft but non-sticky dough.The consistency may vary depending on the type of flour and hair conditioner.

Step 4

Encourage your child to express themselves freely with the play dough.

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