In my house summer and play doh were a match made in heaven. My boys were huge playdough fans! They loved the texture, smell, and all the fun things they could make… especially very long snakes. {giggle} Sadly, those days are over for me as my youngest is 11 years old. However, I couldn’t help but enjoy the nostalgia and share these super cool play doh ideas for your kiddos. Hopefully they’ll help beat the boredom.
How to make play doh with these ideas which include how to make play dough, scented playdough, marshmallow play doh, play doh soap, play doh sets, free printable mats and so much more!
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How to Make Playdough
1. This homemade playdough recipe by Kids Activities Blog is so easy to make and a great, fun project for kids! Very different from store bought play dough, made with safer and healthier ingredients.
2. A recipe by Fun at Home with Kids on how to make homemade playdough that’s gluten free for your kiddo with heightened allergies.
3. I love the assortment of colors in this play dough by The 36th Avenue. Can you imagine how wonderful it must smell? You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand to make it, flour, salt, water and Kool-Aid. This would make a terrific boredom buster for the kiddos this summer.
Playdough Recipe
4. Probably one of my favorite edible playdough recipe by One Little Project, this one is easy to make and who doesn’t love marshmallows?
5. End your day by washing up with Play Dough SOAP by Sugar, Spice & Glitter! Here’s how you make it! It’s easier than you’d think.
6. One of the easiest playdough recipes is the no cook method by The Imagination Tree using dry ingredients, oil and boiling water. A batch can be made in minutes and provide hours of fun for kids of all ages.
Play Doh Videos
7. Make surprise play doh eggs with this Play doh video.
8. Learn colors and shapes with this fun how to make a hamburger playset for kids with this youtube play doh.
9. Watch as Elsa opens surprise eggs in this elsa play doh videos. So cute!
Play Doh Set
10. Put together a play doh Frozen set by Mama Papa Bubba that includes different colored play doh, Frozen-inspired loose parts, and lots of glitter.
11. How darling is this fairy play doh set by The Imagination Tree? Some fun items to include are sequins, pom poms, fairy door, gems, necklace and of course pixie dust.
12. For all lovers of creepy crawlers, this fun bug fossil set by Plain Vanilla Mom is sure to be a hit.
Play Doh Food
13. Who knew it was possible to make play dough with only two ingredients, right? How fun is this play doh ice cream by Smart School House?!
14. Make an edible play doh cake by The Soccer Mom Blog. You’ll need 1 part white frosting and 3 parts cornstarch. Sprinkles are optional!
15. If you’re looking for a way to bake with the kids minus a blazing hot oven, then you’ll love this activity for kids by Homespun with Love. You can use watermelon extract or oil to scent the playdoh.
16. Playdoh you can actually play with and eat. Time to get creative!
Play Doh Eggs
17. Make these cool little dinosaur play doh surprise eggs by Little Fish. Try marbeling the play doh with multiple colors or stick to a solid egg.
Play Doh Games
18. Hasbro even has a fun app for on the go play!
19. Play Doh Connect Four by Therapy Fun Zone
Educational Games
20. Make learning to count fun with these math games from Life Over C’s. There are 10 free mats to print. Simply download, print and laminate.
21. Learn the three basic shapes with these cool games by Royal Baloo. Download the free mat that kids can trace with play dough.
22. Teaching kids the importance of tooth and mouth health is so important, this post by Sugar, Spice & Glitter features a clever and fun way to teach the concept of flossing! All you need is a large lego, play dough and a string or shoelace. Can’t beat a fun way to keep your kids occupied all while educating.
Sensory Games
23. How to make dirt play dough that’s perfect for construction sensory play by Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls. Add clean play sand to add the “grit” to the dirt dough.
24. Enjoy a bit of the beach at home with this beach sensory tub and playdoh project by Counting Coconuts. Use a homemade playdoh recipe and add some sand to create a unique and interesting texture.
Homemade Gift Ideas
25. Instead of sending home sugary treats try these fun animal jar party favors by Living Chic on the Cheap.
26. This DIY play dough tools kit by Modern Parents Messy Kids is perfect for birthday party favors or to pass out as classroom treats, especially if you are trying to find an alternative to sweets. The kids will love mixing up this easy recipe.
27. Make Play-Doh Kits by Mama Papa Bubba for your kids or future guests at your home. Play-Doh kids are so clever we can hardly stand it. Think of a theme and then add items to a plastic box that go with the theme for even more play dough fun.
Free Printables
29. Free printable activity mats from Mother’s Niche that teach skills for molding shapes of familiar objects.
30. Kids will have fun creating people with these free printable people mats from Picklebums. The set comes with 8 mats, that include bodies and faces in four different skin tones.
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