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Uncooked Play Dough

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-SC1.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Read Follow Your Nose Make uncooked play dough with the children. You will need:


2 cups plain flour

1 cup salt

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 cup cold water

2 drops of liquid food coloring


Add scented extracts and something to give texture, such as cinnamon, peppermint oil and rice. Encourage the children to describe the smells and explore the texture of the play dough. 


This activity could be done in small group.  

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