Encourage inquiry and independent learning with this easy play dough invitation for kids!
Looking for a low-prep activity that will engage your kids for hours? Try out this play dough invitation to create!
Play dough invitations not only develop creativity, but they…
- encourage inquiry and independent learning
- build the muscles in the hands through small movements like rolling and shaping
- develop hand-eye coordination
Here’s how we did this cupcake play dough invitation.
Supplies:
- Placemats (optional, but recommended)
- Cupcake menu (download your free printable here)
- Cake decorating tools
- Cupcake liners
- Candles, gems, and pom-poms
- Play-Dough
Directions:
- Set out the Play-Dough alongside the placemats, menu, cake decorating tools, cupcake liners, gems, candles, and pom-poms.
- Provide your child with the time and space to play with the dough and cupcake decorations.
- Encourage your child to explore creating different textures and shapes with the dough
Looking for an easy play dough recipe for kids? Check out this recipe for no-cook Spice Play Dough. Scented with kitchen spices, it will make any play dough invitation a full sensory experience.
Needing another celebration-themed art activity? Check out this Celebration Art Tic-Tac-Toe game for kids. This fun and simple art game will give children a chance to share the different ways that they celebrate occasions or events.
Happy creating!
