Multisensory teaching materials are a great way to engage young children in learning activities. They are especially good for students with learning disabilities because such hands-on activities engage their senses of sight and touch along with speaking and listening to your instruction. Hands-on learning toys, educational crafts, and learning crafts are great kid with learning disabilities.
This easy recipe can be used at school or at home. As always, do not allow children to eat the crafting dough, have them keep it away from their eyes, and have them wash hands after use.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Multisensory Materials - Make this Easy Multisensory Dough Recipe = 10 - 15 minutes
Here's How:
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
- Add warm water, and mix well with spoon. If the mixture is too moist and sticky, add small amounts of flour. If the mixture is dry, add small amounts of warm water.
- Knead the ingredients until a doughy consistency is reached.
- Place the dough in an airtight container. You may refrigerate it for longer lasting dough. The dough can be used for several days. Dispose of the dough when it no longer smells fresh or if it appears soiled by use.
Tips:
- If you would like to make multiple colors of dough, mix in small amounts of food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Make scented dough using various flavors of powdered, unsweetened drink mix. Do not allow students to eat the dough. Some students with sensory integration problems may be distracted by scented dough. If so, revert to the unscented dough.
What You Need:
- 1 1/2 Cups Flour
- 3/4 Cups Salt
- 3/4 Cups Warm Water
- Food Coloring (optional)
- Various Flavors of Unsweetened Powdered Drink Mix (optional)
- Mixing Bowls and Spoons
- Airtight Plastic Containers (one for each color you make)
