Playdough for Passing Time: Fun Things to Do with Lumi Dough

Kids Play Dough

This write-up is for anyone and everyone who is looking for some ideas on making the most out of time. If you are one of the many people who feel like their creativity that was once bloomed full is now diminishing day by day, you might benefit from reading this blog. May be, you need to relive a few days from your childhood. Maybe, playing with kids can bring back your lost happiness and make you feel a little good. How about starting with clay? Not just the kids but the grown-ups also love to make a thing or two out of this gooey substance. So, are you ready for a fun filled day with dough? If you are a parent of one of more toddlers who are of an age when playing with clay is essential, you will understand why everyone enjoys craft time. By the way, have you tried the following with dough?

• Making Dough: One activity related to dough is making dough. The good part is that you don’t have to be an adult to make dough. Children above the age of 5 can easily make clay or dough themselves. There are some varieties of dough that do not require you to use fire or a microwave. These can be even made without parent’s presence. Try giving the dough different textures and different colors.
• Games with Dough: Once you have purchased or made the dough, how about playing some games that encourage learning, made out of dough? Start by making simple rolls or balls of dough. Use it as game that includes basic mathematics tricks like addition and subtraction. Children grasp fundamentals quicker if they are taught the play way.

How is Playing Dough Good for Learning

Kids Play Dough

Does your child love playing with clay and/or dough? Is rolling dough or making different things out of it the favorite pastime of your little one? If yes, then you should breathe a sigh of relief rather than fretting over the fact that your little one spends all his or her time playing with clay.

In case you are worried about his or her poor learning capability, you will feel better or might even feel happy when you come to know that there is a way out, which can help you make your child interested in curricular learning. Clay is the key! Yes, you read that right. Playing with dough or clay is one activity that can help in your child’s education. How, you may ask. Read to know more.

Learning English

Begin with the basics early. By the time your little one reaches the age of 4, he or she should be able to recognize alphabets. How do you accomplish that when you have a kid who always keeps running or trotting around? It might seem like a tough job if you are trying to introduce books to your kid. Try play dough. Make different alphabets out of it and ask your little one to replicate the same. Do this activity at least three times a week and you will be surprised at the learning capacity of the kid.

Learning Mathematics

Just like you made English alphabets out of play dough, in case you want to teach the basics of mathematics to the tiny tot, carve different numbers out of clay. Ask your child to assist. Keep a math book by your side so that you kid can relate to what you are making and recognize the numbers.