How to make Playdough
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 20 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Section 1: Getting Started – The Basics of Playdough MakingThis week introduces families to the world of homemade playdough. You'll explore basic ingredients, essential tools, and how to make a simple unscented version before diving into scents and colors.5
- 1.0Lesson 1: Why Scented Playdough is Great for Kids
- 1.1Lesson 2: Kitchen Chemistry – Let’s Make Basic Dough
- 1.2Lesson 3: Safety and Setup for Little Helpers
- 1.3Activity Make your first batch of basic playdough together!
- 1.4Homework Take a photo of your child with their playdough and write 3 words they use to describe it.
- Section 2: Scent Explorers – Adding Smells and MeaningThis section explores the magical world of scent. Learn how to safely add natural scents that enhance the play experience while soothing or energizing your child.5
- 2.0Lesson 1: Choosing Safe and Calming Scents
- 2.1Lesson 2: Mix & Make – Scented Playdough Time!
- 2.2Lesson 3: Matching Smells to Emotions
- 2.3Activity Create 2 batches of scented playdough (one calming, one energizing)
- 2.4Homework Describe how your child reacts to each scent. Do they feel calm? Excited? Happy?
- Section 3: Colors, Shapes, and Learning Through PlayNow that your scented playdough is ready, it's time to use it to support early learning concepts! This week focuses on using the dough for teaching colors, shapes, and pre-writing skills.5
- 3.0Lesson 1: Color Mixing Unbelievable Colors
- 3.1Lesson 2: Shape Builders – Roll, Cut, & Learn
- 3.2Lesson 3: Pre-Writing Play
- 3.3Activity Create a color wheel or rainbow out of playdough. Try making 5 different shapes
- 3.4Homework Take a short video or photo of your child saying the names of colors and shapes they made.
- Section 4: Creative Play & Keepsake CreationsIn this final section, children are encouraged to use scented playdough for storytelling, sensory calm-downs, and memory-making crafts. Parents will also learn how to store dough or gift it to friends!5
- 4.0Lesson 1: Let’s Pretend – Playdough Story Time
- 4.1Lesson 2: Scented Dough for Calming Moments
- 4.2Lesson 3: Gift It or Save It – Packaging Playdough
- 4.3Activity Make a keepsake sculpture and let it air dry. Take a photo for your memory book.
- 4.4Homework Create a gift jar of your favorite scented playdough and give it to a friend or family member!
Lesson 2: Kitchen Chemistry – Let’s Make Basic Dough
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