Today our children were delighted to participate in a hands-on sensory experience as we made our very own play dough!
The children took turns pouring the flour into the tray.
Mia said, “I want to do it first.”
Our educator gently reminded, “Children, we need to wait for our turn.”
A beautiful moment of learning patience and turn-taking.
The educator then introduced the ingredients — flour, salt, water, oil and cream of tartar — and explained how we would mix them together. The excitement grew as we added colour and oil and watched the bubbles form!
Lana exclaimed, “It looks like a volcano!”
The teacher responded, “Children, be careful, it’s hot like lava.”
After carefully mixing everything together, we created bright yellow play dough!
When asked, “What colour is the play dough?”
Ali proudly replied, “It’s yellow!”
The children remained engaged throughout the activity, exploring their imagination with different tools while developing fine motor skills, vocabulary, turn-taking, and sensory awareness.
Learning through play is always the best way!
