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Playdough is considered a malleable resource
within the classroom. Malleable means
something that can be capable of being
stretched or bent into different shapes.
Other malleable materials in the
classroom
A Variety of malleable materials are
used each day; salt dough, bread
dough, coffee dough, fimo, clay, gloop,
cornflour, icing sugar and shaving foam.
The Benefits of Playdough
A variety of tools can be used with these
types of resources, such as: rolling pins,
cutters,
scissors, containers, cooking
utensils, printing resources, laminated play
dough recipes, ice cube trays, cups, large
and small blocks and other objects for
imprinting.
Why do we play with playdough every day?
In your child’s Early Learning 1 and Early Learning 2 classroom, they
have the choice to explore and create with playdough. The
teachers make their own playdough; so the colours, textures
and even scents can vary from week to week. Here are some
examples of what your child gains from exploring and
creating with playdough:
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Improved fine motor skills; helps strengthen little
fingers, hands and wrists.
Becoming comfortable with varying textures.
Representational play.
Encourages language development.
Following directions.
Learning a process by following a recipe.
Cause and effect.
It's fun.
It is one of the best open-ended toys.
Playdough can be anything - food, animals, bowls,
shapes etc.
It helps to foster your child's imagination.
It helps children develop self-esteem -there is no right or
wrong and the child has the opportunity to gain mastery
over their environment.
It is a great release for tension or angry feelings squeezing, punching, poking are all acceptable if done to
playdough!
Our favourite playdough recipe!
Ingredients:
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1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 cup boiling water
Recipe: Mix all dry ingredients. Add oil
and colour choice. Add boiling water
slowly and as needed. Mix together.
Store in airtight container or re-sealable
bag.
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