Little Bakers Easter Playdough Tutorial

HOT TIPS:

  • Use freshly boiled water, otherwise we find the playdough can go sticky.

  • If your playdough seems sticky, continue kneading until desired consistency is reached, or add some flour.

  • If left out, playdough can dry up. To rehydrate, start kneading until desired consistency is reached or add a small amount of oil.

Allergy Note:
Our playdough is coloured using natural, plant-based powders (cinnamon). While these ingredients are generally safe, some children may have sensitivities to certain plants. Please supervise play and discontinue use if any skin irritation occurs. Not intended for consumption.

Pretend baking is such a fun and interactive way to play with playdough. You can set up a cafe, add utensils from your kitchen, find loose parts around the house and garden to incorporate in your play, and take on different roles that fosters imagination, communication and social and emotional wellbeing. Below are some ideas for extending your child’s play.

Extend your child’s play

    • Create a cafe experience by:

      • Using your play kitchen (if you have one) and setting up chairs and tables for a lifelike cafe experience

      • adding dress ups such as a chef’s hat

      • designing a cafe menu with different treats they could bake

      • add utensils from your kitchen such as a whisk, wooden spoon, muffin tray, cupcake patties

      • add real life sensory elements such as cinnamon or flour, dry rice or lentils

    • Go on a nature hunt and collect sticks, rocks, leaves, flowers to decorate bakery treats

    • Search for loose parts around the home such as beads, buttons, string, cut up bits of paper (age appropriate of course!)

    • Tell me about what you’re making?

    • Who is it for?

    • What happens next?

    • How does it feel in your hands?

    • What’s your favourite part of baking today?