The boys in Reception love to play with play dough!
Not only is this a creative activity, it is also great for strengthening hands and fingers. This, in turn, helps with early handwriting!
If you would like to have a go at making play dough for school you can sign up in the cloakroom. It is quick, fun and really easy! The boys will love joining in and helping you, it will also be a great opportunity to measure different quantities together. (So, there is a maths link too!) Any texture is great fun so please don’t worry if it’s a bit gloopy!
Shop bought dough is great but it is not as fun as making your own! You can find the recipe below
Microwave Play Dough
Ingredients
250ml water
150g flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon of cooking oil
125g salt
Food colouring
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl (apart from the food colouring) and stir.
- When it is all mixed, place in the microwave for about 1 minute.
- Take it out of the microwave and stir. Let it cook for another 30 seconds.
- Keep stirring and microwaving for 20 seconds until it be one sticky.
- Remove from the bowl, add food colouring and start kneading. (You may want to wear want rubber gloves to avoid dis colouring your hands.
Have fun!