Play Dough Kids Activities

Playing with dough is great for…

Chilling out: as it’s perfect for engaged but relaxing, sensory play

Mixed age groups: as everyone can play their own way

Fine motor skills: developing strength and dexterity in little fingers

Creativity: use our 52 ideas for a different kind of play every week of the year

Science, maths and literacy: take a look at our ideas for how to pack your play with lots of learning.

Add in some maths

Weigh and measure the ingredients to make your dough

Make different shapes and count all the sides and chop them into fractions

Roll your dough into different sized balls and arrange them from big to small

Use your dough to play shop or café and practise adding up the prices.

Encourage creativity

Let the children play their way: creating their own shapes, characters and models

Mix in lots of different materials to spark their imagination

Stimulate the senses by adding colour, scents and added textures to the dough