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Not only is playing with this dough a sensory activity \u2013 making it is too! Have fun personalising this recipe by using a few drops of essential oils to scent it, and add colour with food colouring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide is part of our Sense Arts, Sport & Wellbeing programme. This activity can be done at a time that suits you, either in your own space or in an educational setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is this for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 This is a wellbeing activity for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities and can be enjoyed by anyone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Why does this make a difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a sensory activity that promotes wellbeing and relaxation, helping people use their senses to connect with their surroundings by exploring touch, smell, and supporting independent choice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

How to do this activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What you\u2019ll need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • 8 tbsp plain flour<\/li>
  • 2 tbsp salt<\/li>
  • 60ml warm water<\/li>
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil<\/li>
  • Essential oils<\/li>
  • Large and medium bowls<\/li>
  • Food colouring (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \n \"Mixing\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 1\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tMix the flour and salt in the large bowl. In the smaller bowl, combine 60ml warm water with a few drops of food colouring, and mix in the vegetable oil and essential oil if using. Pour the coloured liquid over the flour and salt, and combine with a spoon.\r\n\r\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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    \n \"Two\n <\/figure>\n \n
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    \n Step 2\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
    \n\t\t\tDust a clean work surface with flour and knead for a few min until smooth and pliable. Have fun experimenting with different colours and smells! The combinations are endless.\r\n\r\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Store in an airtight container.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      It’s easy to make your own playdough at home and whipping up a batch is almost as fun as playing with it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","format":[61],"activity_cats":[70],"location":[151],"interest":[53],"class_list":["post-652","activity","type-activity","status-publish","hentry","activity_cats-arts","location-in-your-own-space","interest-visual-arts","format-written-activities"],"acf":{"geolocation":null,"display_address":"","short_location_description":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activity\/652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activity"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/activity"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activity\/652\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"activity_cats","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activity_cats?post=652"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=652"},{"taxonomy":"interest","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/interest?post=652"},{"taxonomy":"format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/format?post=652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}