Dinosaur Small World Play Dough

Do you have a toddler who is fascinated by play dough? Create a small world experience for your little one and watch as their imagination takes them away, there is really no end to what play dough can be used for . 

Every week we make a new batch of play dough (I use our simple play dough recipe) and I have often struggled to move the boys away from the idea of using it for rollers and cutters. This week was to be different, after raiding the house for materials I decided to add some stones and broccoli to create a scene and some new Schleich Mini Dinosaurs we had been sent this week to review. 

The boys first reaction was priceless I wish I had a video camera to hand. They could not wait to jump up to the table ans get stick in. They divided the play dough up  with a little help and instantly started adding the pebbles and broccoli. 

They had great fun pretending the dinosaur's were eating the trees and making dino prints on the grass/play dough. 

Development links:

Playing and Exploring
• Showing curiosity about objects, events and people
• Engaging in open-ended activity
• Pretending objects are things from their experience
• Representing their experiences in play
• Seeking challenge
• Showing a ‘can do’ attitude

Active Learning
• Maintaining focus on their activity for a period of time
• Persisting with activity when challenges occur

Creating and Thinking Critically
• Thinking of ideas
• Testing their ideas

Do you have a favourite play dough small world idea?