Nursery World - Flour power (1)

Unlimited fun is at your fingertips with endless variations on a homemade plaything suggested by Meg Jones What shall we do today? As Homer Simpson might reply, 'Doh!' For many generations one of the most absorbing play materials for children in the home has been off-cuts of pastry at the end of a baking session. Nowadays we have a choice of bought playdough, plasticine, clay or modelling materials. But part of the fun is actually making the dough, and the possible variations are much wider when you do it yourself.

What shall we do today? As Homer Simpson might reply, 'Doh!' For many generations one of the most absorbing play materials for children in the home has been off-cuts of pastry at the end of a baking session. Nowadays we have a choice of bought playdough, plasticine, clay or modelling materials. But part of the fun is actually making the dough, and the possible variations are much wider when you do it yourself.

The choice of playdough recipe will depend on the qualities you're after and how long you intend keeping it, as well as the age of the children. Why not try different doughs at various times and choose what suits your purpose that day; and while you are at it, why not look at some additional floury ideas?

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