There are many benefits in using playdough with children:
Building muscles in their fingers and hands which is a pre writing skill
Creativity of creating what is in their mind and recall memory
Sensory of different textures
Socially learning how to share turn take and use it with other children
See below for our recipe so you can enjoy playdough at home with your child
Playdough Recipe
3 cups flour
1 ½ cups salt
2tlb spoons oil
2 cups water
Colouring
Mix flour, salt and oil together. Add colour to water then slowly add to flour mixture to create a nice consistency.