While my oldest daughter was spending a week with grandma, I took the opportunity to do a few projects with my little one. I always mean to do more with my 2yr old, but it just never does seem to workout.
Until this past week when I finally got to do some of the fun things I have been wanting to do with her. For many many weeks I have wanted to make some cloud dough for my daughter to play with. I decided to set it up like a small sand box and that worked out great!
This dough is so soft and yet it is very moldable at the same time, kind of like wet sand but it does not feel like wet sand it feels more like a soft cloud. My daughter had so much fun playing in it that I just put the lid on the bin and we have it out on the back patio so she can play with it anytime she wants! When my oldest came home she even had to play in it.
This is a great activity to keep the kids busy and let them explore the feel of the dough. I have to say if you don't have a sandbox for the kids then this would be great. You can get the supplies very cheap and if you store the bin with the dough in it then you have a small sand-like box for the kids to play with whenever they want!
Supplies
1 5LB Bag All Purpose Flour
1 14 OZ Bottle Baby Oil
Plastic Bin (28 Quart the dimensions are 28x16x6)
Sand Toys
Directions
Pour your flour into your bin
All your baby oil and then mix
Add some toys to the bin
Now show your kids!
Let them dig in it
Shovel or make molds in it
Build a bridge for cars to drive on
Make some mountains
Let the kids play and have fun with this soft baby scented moldable dough!
I'm glad you posted. We live in an apartment, so this project is the perfect one for my kids. Thanks for sharing the ideas!
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how long does this last?
ReplyDeleteI have had it for over 2 weeks now and it is still good for the kids to play with. I will let you know if and when it goes bad!
DeleteI pinned this and think we may use it when we make different land formations for earth science this year.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic project for toddlers. I know some young families who will love this idea. I'll make sure to share it with them :) Thanks for linking up to the Get Inspired Weekend Blog Party!
ReplyDeleteThx for linking this up! I see this in my little girls future :)
ReplyDeleteTracey, thanks for posting! I was going to make it for my 21 months old, and haven't found time yet. Your pictures are a great inspiration. and the little blonde is so beautiful and smart! I am your new follower, can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteLaura, http://camillaandroman.blogspot.com/
What a neat idea! I may have to try that with my 2 year old. I found you on the Blog Strut!
ReplyDeleteDenise
http://jayhawkmommy.com
This is so cute. I am trying a variation of this tomorrow with sand and shave cream... idk maybe? haha
ReplyDeleteDumb question: What size bin are you using? I bought all of the stuff to make it, but I think my bin is a little too small, so I'm going to use that bin for my colored rice. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNot a dumb question at all, I should have put the size on the post (which I will do now) It is a 28 Quart the dimensions are 28x16x6
DeleteWhat fun! Thanks for linking to my Pin Me Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! My girls are going to have a blast with this. I'll be featuring you on this week's party, so please come grab a Featured button!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com