Playdough is a great experience for lots of different reasons. It’s sensory fun to explore, but it can be about anything you want it to be! Sharing, measuring, fine motor skills, colours, shapes, role playing and so much more. You decide!

The best part about playdough is it is actually super easy to make, with very basic ingredients. You probably have them in your kitchen already.

All you need is;

3 scoops of flour

1 scoop of salt

1 scoop of oil

1 scoop of water

That’s the basic dough recipe in the bowl. It’s time to decide what kind of playdough you would like; colourful, scented, soft? There are different ingredients you can add for different reasons. If you want it very soft, there are some magic ingredients to add before you mix it together: conditioner, shaving foam, cornflour. Or some nice scents like vanilla essence, lemon, orange, mint or lavender are popular favourites from our children at Cart Mill.

Now your dough is ready to mix together. If it all comes together like scone mixture, it’s ready for squishing!

“squish it nice and soft”

”I’m going to squash it like Hulk. “

Being part of the process when making playdough gives a sense of independence to our children, as does helping to clear it all up at the end. Good job everyone, and good luck making your own at home 🤩