by Sally | Sep 7, 2012 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Sensory Play
It took several years to master this playdough. The traditional recipes for oatmeal playdough are sticky and – honesty – a mess to deal with. I adapted my basic playdough recipe and have created a perfect porridge playdough! This dough has a hint of...
by Sally | May 20, 2012 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Sensory Play
I love to use playdough as a medium for children to express what we are studying. During our unit on birds – I put out three batches of playdough: brown for nests and limbs, blue for eggs and yellow for birds. It was so popular! The rule was “No mixing...
by Sally | Apr 22, 2012 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory
I wanted to share one of my favorite Earth Day projects. The children design and create a clay insect that will air dry. Once dry it is placed in an outdoor garden or plot of land. The insects are observed for the remainder of the year. I like to place a plastic...
by Sally | Feb 13, 2012 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Seasonal & Holiday Projects, Sensory Play
Chocolate Playdough! I first found this idea at Counting Coconuts and loved it! Instructions here: Heidi's Recipes Adding the empty chocolate candy box is key! Valentine's Bakery Playdough This is such a fun idea! I adore the sprinkles – such a creative idea!...
by Sally | Oct 11, 2011 | Playdough & Clay, Sensory Play
During the Little Red Hen unit – I add a wonderful selection of pans, bowls, buckets, muffin tins, plates. . . even a cheese slicer. The boys love that slicer! Wooden spoons, pizza slicers. . . Several colors of playdough. . . Ooo, how the fun abounds! I need...
by Sally | Oct 6, 2011 | Playdough & Clay, Sensory Play
Good old fashioned bread dough clay is the best treat for the children during our Little Red Hen unit. Basic Bread Dough Ornament Recipe 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup salt 1 1/2 cups warm water I make my dough in my Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook. I mix it...
