LEARNING WITH PLAYDOUGH

Cognitive development is concerned with how a child gains understanding of the world. Through play activities, children learn to think, problem solve, understand and remember concepts.

What can your child learn from making and playing with PLAYDOUGH?
Concepts of measurement, shapes, size, length, height
Following directions (recipe)
Chemistry—how liquids and solids mix
Fine motor coordination—pouring and stirring, rolling dough, using utensils
To express imagination and creativity

This homemade variety is quick and easy to make, lasts "forever" in a ziplock bag, and is a fun, play activity for your children as they learn cognitive skills.

Materials:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup salt
2 cups hot water mixed with food coloring of your choice
1/4 cup cooking oil
4 teaspoons cream of tartar

Mix dry goods together in a pan. Add oil and water. Cook for a couple of minutes over medium heat until liquid is absorbed and mixture forms a ball. Turn out on surface to cool. When cool, let your child knead it a bit. Then it’s “good to go”.
Let your child choose some gadgets and utensils to use. Store in a ziplock bag or container with lid.


Try this recipe for a yummy smelling, no cook PLAYDOUGH:

Materials:
2 ½ c. flour
½ c. salt
2 pkg. kool-aid
2 c. boiling water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix dry ingredients. Add water and oil, stir well. Turn out on surface to cool. Mix or knead with hands. Use gadgets as above.