Fun with Play Dough.....

Kids love to put their hands in squishy play dough!  Play dough is beneficial in so many ways.  Fine motor development;  they are building up strength in all the tiny hand muscles and tendons, which helps them be ready for pencil and scissor control.  Imagination and creativity;  they can make whatever they want and how they want!  It is so fun to hear about what they are creating.  Snakes, dinosaurs, cookies, cupcakes and the list goes on.  Discussing what has been made helps build communication skills and develops imagination.  Receiving praise and compliments for their work helps children develop their self-esteem and confidence.  They have fun and don't even realize they are actually learning!