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family and relationships parenting babies and toddlersHow is playdough used in the classroom?
Today, some form of play dough can be found in almost every preschool and kindergarten classroom. Bringing play dough into a learning center offers a variety of educational opportunities. It is a great, inexpensive educational tool that can be used to foster creativity, literacy, and math skills.
Keeping this in consideration, how do you make playdough in the classroom?
10 Ways to Use Playdough in the Classroom
- 2 cups flour.
- 1 cup salt.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar.
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
- Optional: add a few drops of food coloring.
Just so, what skills does play dough develop?
Benefits of play dough
- Enhances fine motor skill.
- Improves pre-writing skills.
- Creativity and imagination.
- Calming effect.
- Develops hand - eye coordination.
- Social skills.
- Increases curiosity and knowledge.
How to make playdough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 3/4 cup salt.
- 4 teaspoons cream of tartar.
- 2 cups lukewarm water.
- 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil (coconut oil works too)
- Food coloring, optional.
- Quart sized bags.