This activity is great for developing your toddler's fine motor skills, tactile awareness, and hand strength.
Difficulty rating: 1
Time to prepare: 3
Cleaning up: 2
Activity time: 20-30 minutes
Doughy exploration
This dough is not messy and can be stored so it can be used again and again.
- Mix together 2 cups of flour, 4 tablespoons of cream of tarter, 1 cup of salt and 2 cups of boiling water in a bowl.
- Once the mixture has formed a dough, add a few drops of food colouring and mix well with your hands.
- Let your toddler choose the colours she wants and involve her with the mixing.
- Provide a rolling pin and a few cookie cutters. Play with her or let her play while you busy yourself with getting dinner on the go.