Malleable materials such as plasticine, modelling clay and especially dough are a staple of early years settings. They are great materials, but unless adults plan and resource this area carefully, there can be a danger of stagnated play.
PLENTY OF OPTIONS
While the default material in many settings is the cooked dough that can keep for weeks, a quick trawl of books and the internet reveals a huge choice. With every dough that a child touches, they are able to explore its different properties, and in some cases its smell. So, it is worth planning to provide a variety, and here are some examples of the many types on offer:
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