1. Fun things to do with play dough
over winter break

2. Why we encourage children to play with play
dough
Playing with play
dough strengthens
the muscles in the
hands
Playing with play
dough encourages
pretend play and
exploration

3. Interesting information about
play dough from the Ooey
Gooey Lady
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player

4. Play dough is fun
to play with
Play dough can be purchased
at a variety of stores
Play dough is easy to make at
home

5. Pretend play skills develop
when playing with play dough

6. Basic Play dough
recipe
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 cup water
1 Tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
food coloring
Combine all ingredients in a pan and stir. Cook over low heat
stirring until a ball forms
Knead on a floured surface
Store in an airtight container

7. Example of play
with play dough