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Make a Homemade Play Dough Kit BY JEN KOSSOWAN
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ready-to-go after school activity, but best of all, they make an incredible DIY gift. They’re unique and fully customizable, and it’s always nice to gift an activity rather than a toy that may or may not be a hit.
Play dough kits are fantastic for quiet time, independent play, sick days, and as a
When creating a play dough kit as a gift, think about the likes and interests of the chid and go from there. What you include in the play dough kit is completely up to you, but it’s often easiest to start with a theme. Do they love space? Maybe dinosaurs? Baking? From there, decide what to include. A container, a couple of balls
hat’s even better than soft, squishy play dough? A Play Dough Kit! You know how play dough is extra awesome when paired with a couple of kitchen gadgets and a few little bits and bobs from around the house? Well, that’s exactly what a play dough kit is—everything you need for really fun and engaging play dough play, all organized in a portable container.
JEN KOSSOWAN is a kindergarten and grade one teacher and mama of two gorgeous kiddos. She’s passionate about play, loves a good DIY project, and can most often be found in her kitchen whipping up recipes that taste delicious while meeting her crunchy mama criteria. She started Mama.Papa.Bubba. on a whim in 2010 while living in the Middle East and has been sharing her recipes and activities there ever since. 7 | November/December 2020
of dough, some loose parts, and a “tool” or two seems to be a good combination, but there are no rules! We often skip adding tools inside the kit and tie a mini rolling pin and a cookie cutter to the outside of the container instead. First things first—play dough. This can be store bought, but if you want to make your own, this recipe is easy, super squishy, and lasts for months. Have fun creating your play dough kits this holiday season! Nothing beats a DIY gift made with love.
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