How preschool play got me hooked on crafts


OH HEY

Hey friend!

It's Wednesday, and I've got a fresh batch of lemon play dough cooling on the counter, so let's chat about sensory play!

Since debuting play dough recipes on my site back in 2021 with my gingerbread play dough, I've added over 30 different recipes with every theme I can think of:

But what I love the most about sharing these recipes?

You.

Your emails, telling me how a simple recipe turned a rainy day into a giggle fest made my week. Your pictures of crafty messes and masterpieces.

So thank you for mixing, squishing, rolling, and sharing the fun. Keep those play dough selfies coming, and I'll be here with more recipes next week.

What's your favorite sensory activity lately? Hit reply and let me know, I live for these stories!

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Hi! I'm Beth Ann Averill

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