{30 Days of Simple Toddler Toys} Day 2: Play-Dough

You'll notice that I spelled Play-Dough incorrectly in the title of this post, but it was completely on purpose.  There are so many, and I mean so many types of play-dough that I do not just mean the branded Play-Doh that most people think of.  Also try Moon Sand, Play Foam, and/or Modeling Clay.

        

There are also many easy recipes out there for play dough that can make a much more personalized and fun gift for the children in your family.  Here are just a few of our favorites that can be altered easily for different children:

Skills:

• fine motor
• sensory
• pretend play

Cloud Dough (comparable to Moon Sand)

(recipe from Kiwi Crate)

Materials:  

-baby oil (1/4 cup)

-flour (2 cups)

Directions:

1.  Mix together, and enjoy!

Play Dough (comparable to Play Doh)

(recipe all over the internet, but I use from Buggy and Buddy)

Materials:

-1 cup flour

-1 cup water

-1/2 cup salt

-1 Tbsp cream of tartar

-1 Tbsp oil (I used vegetable oil)

-food coloring

-any scents or glitter (optional)

Directions:

1.  Mix all ingredients together.  Add glitter or other scents to personalize.

2.  Stir over medium heat continuously until it forms a ball.

3.  Dump out onto wax or parchment paper until it cools.

4.  Knead a bit until it is fully mixed and enjoy!

Yummy Dough

Edible play dough!

Materials:  

-1/2 cup brown sugar

-1/4 cup peanut butter

-1 Tbsp. granola (optional)

-bowl

Directions:

1.  Measure brown sugar and peanut butter into the bowl.

2.  Squeeze with hands to mix.  If too sticky, add more brown sugar.  If too dry, add more peanut butter.

3.  Add granola (optional), and enjoy!

No matter what kind of dough you are going to give as a gift, it's perfect to pair it with some cookie cutters, rollers, and dough utensils to explore.  This is the set we have on G's list because it is heavy duty and unique.

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