Messy Play Day / Soft Cloud Dough
Soft Cloud Dough
Children mix flour and oil into a soft, mouldable dough that holds shapes but crumbles again, perfect for sensory play.
How to run it
- Measure eight parts flour to one part vegetable oil into a tub.
- Children mix with their hands until the dough feels soft.
- Add moulds, cups and scoops for play.
- Store in a sealed tub for reuse.
You will need
- plain flour
- vegetable oil
- large tubs
- moulds and scoops
Make it easier or harderKeep it simple for younger children; older children can add colour or scent and test ratios.
SafetyCheck for wheat allergies and remind children raw flour is not for eating.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children explore textures and enjoy calming sensory play.
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