Playdough is one of the very best materials in an early childhood classroom. In the Bunny Rabbit class we have it available almost every single day, and children flock to it.
Playdough allows little hands to squeeze, manipulate, press, pinch, roll and pull which develops hand strength and fine motor control.
Playdough is a very forgiving substance so it's a great medium for practicing and refining motor skills such cutting with scissors.
It is also a great catalyst for social interaction. Children can work side by side and natural curiosity gets them taking about what they are making.
Playdough is very easy to make at home and homemade playdough lasts much longer than store-bought playdough AND if you make it at home you can even scent it with cinnamon or vanilla or coffee or spices. Ask me for our SLC recipe if you want to give it a go at home.
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