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Dragon playdough

Many fun and easy activity ideas using playdough !
Dragon body accessories for dough play
Great for older children's play and invention of own design shapes ..
 
Playdough Dragons .. 

Use these outlines to make a selection of coloured dragon resources.
Laminate for longevity
Dragon play resources

Dragon dough outlines - resources for play
Print and cut from a variety of coloured papers, decorate if wished and laminate.
 
Some dragon body part names ..
Spines, Spikes, horns, collar, claws, talons, neck, wings, teeth, spade, chest, shoulder, belly, tail
 

Dough recipe:

You will need:
FOR an Adult and 4 Children activity x ingredient quantities by 4

      1 cup of  Plain Flour
      ½ cup of Salt
      ¾ Cup Water
      1 tsp Cream of Tartar to approx 4ozs flour
      Oil - 1 Tablespoon to approx 4ozs flour
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      Food colouring
      Hand or Other Moisturising cream.

Mix all ingredients together and cook over a medium heat until the dough forms a ball and leaves the side of the pan ..
 
When you colour the dough add a small amount of moisturising cream ..
Cut the cooled dough into sections and colour each as wished - add a small amount of moisturising cream to each piece ..



Ask the children what colours they'd like to make their dragons ..
Choose dragon tones and hues ....
 
Use a rule or other straight lined utensil to make the mouth ..
Form the mouth and add teeth ..

Have fun


 

For a selection of fruit and knowledge activities please take a look at our Snack Dragon Outline set
Dragon paper craft and fruit outlines for collage
 
Promote Children's rights and introdce free choice, access and decision making to your fruit and vegetable snacks ..
 
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