Nature collages with play-dough!

Kids
Written By Megan Ernst

All you need for this fun sensory activity is a batch of playdough and special found objects from outside!

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First!

I whipped up a fresh batch of playdough (I used our fabulous LCC recipe!) I didn’t add any color or smell to this batch. I was just going for the basics. 100% plain and simple!

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Then!

I grabbed some of my favorite natural loose parts. We have lots of Hemlock trees around our house. I love the little cones! I also cut some twirly grapevine! I dug into my rock stash too.

Let the creating begin! I love how the natural playdough looks and feels. The rocks, beach glass, stones, vines and Hemlock all blend so beautifully!

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I also like to press the objects into the playdough. The grapevine makes tiny marks. The Hemlock looks kind of like a fossil to me.

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I would love to see which natural objects you find and how you arrange them!

Will you color your playdough? Will you add a scent to it? I am excited to see what you do!

XO Sara Tall XO

Megan Ernst

I’m a website, marketing, and social media consultant that specializes in working with non-profits. I live and work in northern Michigan.

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