Skill· 3y–4y· 3 min
Playdough Bakery
Parent and child pretend to run a bakery using playdough, creating pies with rolled crusts and cut toppings. The agent coaches the parent to observe fine motor control with scissors and shape formation — building hand coordination and imaginative play through creative food preparation.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Child seated at a table or on the floor with play space cleared. Playdough and child-safe plastic scissors within reach. Optional: rolling pin, chef's hat, apron. Parent positioned to observe and participate.
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· stretch
- MilestoneManipulates materials to achieve a planned effect.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneControls tools effectivelyBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses child scissorsBody· 2.9y–5y· core
- MilestonePretends with imagined roles or thingsMind· 2y–3y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneCreate simple representations of events, people and objects.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneReenacts familiar experiencesMind· 2.2y–3.8y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneAssigns roles in shared playHeart· 4y–5y· core
- MilestoneStays focused during activityMind· 2.5y–3y· core· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon