| Kids love modelling and play dough is the perfect | | | | play dough, prevent mould, and it smells great as well! |
| medium for preschoolers. It is easy and cheap to | | | | Play dough will keep for at least two months if kept in |
| make, uses the most basic of ingredients (even I have | | | | a sealed plastic bag or container and longer if you |
| them in my cupboard!) and is long lasting. Toddlers | | | | store it in the fridge. |
| enjoy the squishy, squashy nature of play dough even | | | | Salt dough is another modelling material that is simple |
| though they may not actually create anything. Once | | | | and inexpensive to make. It is similar to play dough in |
| your kids reach 4 and 5 years old you can show them | | | | consistency but can be baked to give more |
| how to roll, cut and pinch the play dough to make little | | | | permanent results. The pieces can then be painted and |
| creatures and people. | | | | varnished and given as gifts to grandparents. Ideas for |
| By making your own play dough you have the choice | | | | salt dough include christmas decorations, buttons, |
| of which colours you produce; bright or pastels, | | | | brooches or personalised door hangers. |
| marbled, or even glitter. Your kids can help you to | | | | Kids love the stuff, so if you are keen to try your own |
| measure out the ingredients and knead to dough and | | | | you'll find the recipes for both play dough and salt |
| see how truly simple it is to produce at home. Another | | | | dough here. |
| option is to add lemon, orange, peppermint or vanilla | | | | Most of all, have fun and enjoy your kids creativity with |
| essence/oil. This helps extend the shelf life of your | | | | this great material! |