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Playdough princess story
Shape a pretend crown and invent a story for a princess.
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A little plan for play
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A large portion of age-appropriate playdough and a washable surface
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult checks dough ingredients for allergies and places it on the surface.
Adult's role: Help shape the dough and invite the child to choose the character and story.
Let's make it happen
- Press the dough flat and use your fingers to shape a large crown on the surface.
- Make lines or dots in the crown and imagine who might wear it.
- Tell a story about a princess helping a friend. Reshape the crown for a new character if you like.
Make it simpler: Press one large dough shape flat and draw a crown with a finger.
Clean up: Put dough away out of reach of children and pets; wash hands and the surface.
For ages 3 and up with close adult supervision. Playdough is not food; prevent tasting and check ingredients for allergies. Keep it away from pets.