Skill· 5y–6y· 3 min
Crazy Family Hairdos with Playdough
Parent and child create imaginative hairstyles and facial hair for family member pictures using playdough strips. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor control, bilateral coordination, and creative problem-solving as the child rolls, shapes, and attaches playdough to create funny features — building hand strength and dexterity through playful creativity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Playdough in various colors, pictures of family members (printed or on a tablet/phone), flat surface for working. Child should be seated comfortably with room to use both hands.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneShapes playdough with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneManipulates materials to achieve a planned effect.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneCreate simple representations of events, people and objects.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneHandles varied tools with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneSelects tools and techniques needed to shape, assemble and join materials they are using.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon