How To Make Sensory Salt Dough ?

This is a fun sensory experience for your little ones that will hone their fine motor skills while engaging their playful side!

Age Range:

18-24 months

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Primary skills:

Fine motor and sensory

Materials Required

• Flour- 1 cup
• Salt- ½ cup
• Water- ¼ to ½ cup
• Bowl

Instructions

1. Give the measured ingredients to your little one, and let them add the flour and salt to the bowl. Mix them well.
2. Next, add the water slowly and mix the ingredients while adding the water.
3. Show your child how to knead the dough and let them do so for a few minutes until it isn’t sticky.
4. Let them play with the dough by rolling it out, cutting shapes, or kneading it with their hands.
5. You can also trace their hand on the rolled-out dough and bake it to make an ornament.
6. Add a few drops of food colouring to make a colourful dough, but wear some gloves!

What other sensory play experiments have you tried out with your little one? Let us know in the comments below!

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