Purpose of playing with play dough
Hand Strengthening
Squishing, smashing, pushing, pulling, twisting,cutting…all the fun of play dough. Just the basic act of playing with play dough builds those hands muscles.
Proprioceptive
Pushing in cookie cutters or toys, pulling back a rolling pin, or even just squeezing a very stiff dough all provide deep pressure input for your child’s joints
Sensorimotor
Ever just sit there and squeeze/roll around a ball of play dough in your hands while your child sat there and played? A lot like a stress ball, play dough is a stress reliever.And this works for your kids too!
Tactile
Everything about playdough at the most basic level is about exploring using the tactile sensory system. From textures to consistencies, to toys and items used, playdough is all about hands-on exploration.
Olfactory
Adding cents to playdough is ridiculously easy and one of our favorite things to do!
Creativity and imagination
When playing with play dough, children are beginning to use symbolic thinking, or pretending the play dough is something else. This is an important skill for cognitive flexibility, and a way in which children express their ideas.
NOTES:
- Store play dough in air tight Ziploc bags to keep it fresh after use. If salt crystals appear on the playdough, just knead the dough with a few drops of vegetable oil and they will dissolve.
- Playdough kits can be played over and over again! The more you play with the dough, the softer it stays!! The lid is removable and can be used as a play tray for easy clean up.
- Items may vary slightly from kit to kit and will not exactly match the pictures
Warning: Choking Hazard- small parts. Not intended for kids under the age of 3.
Children should only use these materials under direct adult supervision.
Play Dough is not recommended for eating.
INGREDIENTS:
Non GMO flour, salt, cream of tartar, vegetable oil, organic lavender oil, organic vanilla oil, organic roseoil, organic orange oil, water, glycerin, 100% vegan food coloring.