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Make Playdough in Different Colors

Child mix different playdoughs to create new colors

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Age Range
30-72 months
Duration
15-30 minutes
Energy Level
calm
Space
table
Montessori activity

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Materials Needed

Pre-made playdough in primary colors, work mat, storage containers

Uses household items only

How to Do This Activity

Child mix different playdoughs to create new colors

What Your Child Will Learn

Primary Skills

Color mixing, sensory exploration, fine motor skills

Learning Outcomes

Develops understanding of color theory through hands-on mixing

Safety Information

Supervision Level: minimal risk

Non-toxic playdough only

🌰 Allergy: gluten

Activity Details

Preparation Time
5 minutes
Mess Level
moderate
Space Size
medium
Location
indoor
👫 Sibling Friendly

Tags

playdoughcolor mixingsensory

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