Teachers can use it to teach many Bible lessons at church. Twos begin to roll their play dough into balls and snake shapes. Threes will sit for a long time, making shape after shape with cookie cutters. Fours, fives, and sixes are ready to experiment with free-form shapes and scenes.
Homemade dough feels softer than canned play dough, and is easier to shape and reshape.
If you have never made play dough, try my favorite recipe. OR 1 pkg. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture forms a ball. Continue turning and pressing dough with a large spoon. Check for doneness by pressing shallow dents in dough.