Skill· 5y–6y· 3 min
Playdough Bakery
Parent and child engage in imaginative bakery play with playdough, creating pies and decorations. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor coordination, scissor use, and creative manipulation skills — building hand strength and precision through playful baking scenarios.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child seated at a table or on the floor with playdough. Various colors of playdough available. Optional: rolling pin, child-safe scissors, plastic knife, or other play kitchen tools. Clear workspace for creating.
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· Step 1
- MilestoneCuts materials with scissorsBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneManipulates materials to achieve a planned effect.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneControls tools effectivelyBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneChanges materials with simple toolsBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneUses child scissorsBody· 2.9y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneHandles varied tools with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon