27/08/2026
**Play dough – little hands getting ready for big skills!**
Play dough is far more than just a fun activity for toddlers aged 1–4. It is a wonderful developmental tool that allows children to learn through their hands while using their imagination, language, movement and problem-solving skills.
Our first thought might be to reach for plastic rollers and cutters, but we all know that toddlers often prefer *real-life kitchen utensils* to plastic toys!
So, I took some time to source a variety of kitchen utensils that are safe for little hands and tried them out with a little 2-year-old. **He was ecstatic!** 😊
The videos were not professionally done, but they will give you a lovely idea of the wonderful concentration, curiosity and absorbed attention that a simple play dough activity can inspire.
Sometimes, the simplest activities create the biggest opportunities for learning! 💛
