Cloud Dough Construction Bin

Taste-safe construction sensory bin offers a fun and engaging way for little ones to explore different textures.

The homemade cloud dough is soft, moldable, and safe if accidentally ingested, making it an ideal sensory play material, making it perfect for toddlers and children who are still mouthing objects. The bin promotes motor skills, creativity, and multi-sensory development. 

Learning skill

SENSORY REFINEMENT


AGE 2 YR +

Small items are chocking hazards

PREPARATION

30 min


Materials:

  3 Cups of Flour 
  1/2 Cup of Cinnamon
  1/2 Cup of Cocoa Powder
  1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil
  A Sensory Bin

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Flour: To make the cloud dough taste-safe, spread the flour on an oven-safe tray and bake it at 100°C (300°F) for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely before using.

  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, and cocoa powder. Mix well until evenly distributed.

  3. Add the Oil: Gradually add the vegetable oil to the dry mixture, stirring with a spoon. Once mixed, use your hands to knead the mixture until it becomes moldable and clumps together when pressed into a ball.

  4. Set Up the Sensory Bin: Spread the cloud dough in a sensory bin, creating a "dirt" base. Add construction vehicles, tractors, or any other construction-themed toys to the bin for imaginative play.

  5. Encourage Safe Play: While the cloud dough is taste-safe, discourage your child from eating it by calmly explaining that it’s not food and modeling appropriate ways to play.

  6. Storage: Store any leftover cloud dough in an airtight container to keep it fresh for future play sessions. It should last for weeks if properly stored.


Skills At Play

Fine Motor Skills:

Manipulating the cloud dough, pushing, pulling, and shaping it, helps strengthen small hand muscles and improves dexterity.

Imaginative Play:

The construction theme encourages creativity and role-playing, allowing children to explore scenarios and develop problem-solving skills.

Safe Exploration:

The taste-safe nature of the cloud dough ensures that even the youngest children can safely explore and enjoy the sensory experience.
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