Harvest Playdough Tray
A harvest playdough tray is such a fun way to bring fall to life for preschoolers. With pumpkin spice playdough and little autumn-themed goodies like acorns and sunflowers, kids can get creative while practicing important sensory and motor skills.
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What You Need for a Harvest Playdough Tray
How to Set Up a Harvest Playdough Tray
Step 1: Make the play dough
Make or buy pumpkin spice play dough. If your child is sensitive to the scent, use unscented dough instead.
Step 2: Gather the accessories
Collect acorns, fake sunflowers, small sticks, fake wheat and autumn-colored gems. Pinecones, cinnamon sticks or loose leaves work too.
Step 3: Arrange the tray
Use a divided tray so each item has its own section. It keeps things tidy and makes it easy for kids to choose and combine items. Let kids shape mini pumpkins with stick stems, build little farm scenes, and talk about leaves changing color and farmers harvesting crops.
All done!
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Storage Tips
Playdough Storage: Seal the playdough in an airtight container or zippered bag to keep it soft and pliable. If it’s scented, like pumpkin spice, this helps lock in the smell, too! Organize Loose Items: Keep the accessories, acorns, sticks, gems, and other fun add-ons, in a small, divided container or resealable bags. Group similar items together for an easy setup next time.
Keep It Together: Store the playdough and accessories together in a labeled bin or box. That way, everything is in one place, and you won’t have to hunt for pieces later.
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