Fall Inspired Playdough

The weather is getting colder and summer has officially left us. What’s a better way to introduce fall to the classroom than a playdough activity?! Playdough is very versatile and the possibilities are endless. You can use the same playdough recipe that I have posted before...here is a little refresher:

Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1 cup salt

1/4 cup "cream of tar tar"

2 cups water

Drops of any food colouring

Method:

Mix all the ingredients together and place them in a non-stick sauce pan on medium heat. Take it off the stove once a ball forms. Place the playdough on a counter and knead until it is smooth.

How can you add a "fall" twist? Here are a few ideas:

To incorporate fall into the playdough experience, try to colour your playdough with "fall" colours such as brown, yellow, deep red, orange or even olive green. Another way to add a “fall touch” to playdough is by adding spices such as cloves, ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg. Remember to add just a little at a time, about a teaspoon or so (depending on how strong you want the scent to be). And THAT’S IT!

I will be posting more about autumn activities and experiences as we get closer to Halloween. Keep an eye out :) 

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant”.