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At the Building Site / Grey Concrete Playdough Site

Grey Concrete Playdough Site

Younger children squash, dig and scoop grey playdough with toy diggers, creating a pretend construction site.

How to run it

  1. Make or set out grey playdough.
  2. Add toy diggers, trucks and small rocks.
  3. Children shape roads, piles and foundations.
  4. Encourage talk about what builders do.
  5. Pack away the dough in airtight containers.

You will need

  • grey playdough
  • toy diggers and trucks
  • large pebbles
  • trays
Make it easier or harderOffer simple tools for younger children; others can build a planned site with roads and signs.
SafetyHomemade playdough contains wheat and salt; check allergies and use pebbles too large to swallow.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 5Children use sensory play and pretend talk to explore roles in their community.

Fits these theme days

At the Building SiteSensory DayMessy Play DayPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesCareers Day

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