The Wonderful World of Playdough

ABOUT THE COURSE:

NEW for 2021!

This is a practical workshop that allows learners to make the perfect playdough as well as explore alternative recipe.*

Learners will understand the importance of playdough in early fine and gross motor development and how this is supported by research. The course is split into units that allow learners to practise at each stage. Learners will leave the course with a set of activity plans and their own batch of playdough that they can take back and use within their setting. Learners will take away our Perfect Playdough recipes.

Certificate of attendance awarded to learners on completion of the course

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*For in-person training - All ingredients for this course are provided for learners. Learners joining online training will be expected to provide their own ingredients which will be detailed in their booking confirmation email

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Please note: This course uses ingredients that some learners may have sensitivity to, such as flour, oil, salt. If a learner has any particular allergen requirements, please can we ask these are communicated at course booking to allow us to provide a suitable alternative on the day of the course as well as plan safety precautions as may be necessary.

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What you will learn:

• Theory and research around fine and gross motor skills

• How playdough supports fine and gross motor skills development

• The perfect playdough recipe

• How to make the perfect playdough

• The best activities to support fine and gross motor development using playdough

• How to plan activities using playdough

• How playdough supports learning across the curriculum

• How to ensure playdough is stored correctly

• Chance to create your own perfect playdough