At the 2008 Serious Play conference, designer Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play -- with many examples you can try at home (and one that maybe you shouldn't).

Howcast - Learn how to make homemade play dough with the instructions in this science project video from Howcast.

Today we are sharing our Playdoh recipe - a recipe we make very often. Leo and Stella love playing with Playdough and and this recipe is a life saver! Find the full recipe below: INGRIDIENTS: 2 cups of flour 4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 cup...

Pupil outcome: I can sit comfortably and hold a pencil ready for handwriting. Key learning points: - Sitting position is important for handwriting. - A comfortable pencil grip can make handwriting easier. - It takes practice to be able...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly form the third join with a lead in and a lead out. Key learning points: - The letters all have a lead in and a lead out. - The pencil does not lift when forming the join. - The third join starts at the...

Pupil outcome: I can show emphasis in my writing using a number of strategies. Key learning points: - Writing with emphasis involves making certain words or phrases stand out. - Writing with emphasis helps to show what’s most important...

Pupil outcome: I can use different handwriting styles for particular purposes. Key learning points: - Print handwriting is recommended for tasks where clarity, legibility and uniformity are essential. - Application forms and medical...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly copy out a poem in cursive handwriting. Key learning points: - A kenning poem is a poem constructed using a series of kennings to describe a person, object, or concept. - Each line of the poem starts on a...

Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence in cursive handwriting, using the four joins correctly. Key learning points: - There are four joins used to connect letters together in cursive handwriting. - The join used depends on which letter is...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the individual faces on 3D shapes. Key learning points: - Recognise and know the difference between flat faces and curved surfaces. - Know that when a shape is lying on a curved surface it will roll. - Know...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what volume is in a range of contexts. Key learning points: - Volume is the amount of space that an object takes up. - Objects with the same volume do not always have the same mass.

Pupil outcome: I can write correctly punctuated dialogue in legible, cursive handwriting. Key learning points: - Direct speech is signalled to the reader in text by inverted commas. - Direct speech can be written in a speech first...

Pupil outcome: I can form the letters c, a and d. Key learning points: - The letters c, a and d are all formed by going round anti-clockwise. - The letter a is formed by "going all the way round, down and flick". - The letter d is formed...

Pupil outcome: I can form the pre-cursive letters i, l and t. Key learning points: - Pre-cursive letters all start on the baseline with a lead in - The letters i, l and t all have a lead in and a lead out - We remember where to start by...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly form words using the prefixes un-, non-, mis- and dis-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning. - The words start with a lead in...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly form the numerals 6-10. Key learning points: - The formation of the numerals 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be done with one continuous motion without lifting your pencil. - The formation of the numeral 10 requires you...

Pupil outcome: I can discuss and compare the properties of 3D shapes. Key learning points: - 3D shapes can be discussed and compared by their properties. - The properties of 3D shapes are the faces, edges and vertices. - 3D shapes can be...

Pupil outcome: I can compare and order measurements of mass. Key learning points: - When the units are the same, you can compare masses in the same way as we compare 2-digit numbers. - When the units are the same, you can order masses in...

Pupil outcome: You can form the letters i, l and t. Key learning points: - The letter i, l and t are formed by "going down and finish with a flick". - The letters l and t are tall letters. - The letter i has a dot at the top and the...

We are baking our paintings to add some volume to them. To make this magical paint we mixed 1 glass of salt, 1 glass of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 glass of water adding food colouring. After boys finished their festive...

We haven't played with playdough for a while. So this time we are adding pasta to it for some practice in engineering. You can add different varieties of pasta to make children even more excited about the project but I feel that in this...

I like trying new exciting things with my boys. So I gave this homemade playdough/slime to Max for a new sensory experience. Have a look at his reaction when he touches it for the first time! The greatest thing about this recipe is that...

Foot sensory activities are a great way to help children develop their sense of touch. They also encourage kids to explore and enjoy their environment.

Do you love creating art out of Play-Doh? Have you ever wanted to make your own Play-Doh? Check out this edible DIY project!
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