Earth Day Play Dough Recipe
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Earth Day Play Dough Recipe" is written for Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 4-6). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Earth Day play dough recipe for Pre-K to Kindergarten: make blue and green dough with flour, salt and cream of tartar, then swirl it into an Earth. Part of our Earth Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads each step aloud and handles the warm water. The dough has wheat flour, so check for allergies; it is for play only, not for eating.
What students will practice
- Teaches Pre-K to Kindergarten students about Earth Day on April 22 and everyday ways to care for the Earth, from recycling to saving water.
- Practices reading and following a recipe step by step, with an adult's help in the kitchen.
- Made for Pre-K to Kindergarten, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Earth Day Play Dough Recipe?
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A grown-up reads each step aloud and handles the warm water. The dough has wheat flour, so check for allergies; it is for play only, not for eating.
What is the Earth Day Play Dough Recipe?
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One page with an ingredients list, an equipment list and six numbered steps. Children mix the dry ingredients, add oil, knead the dough, split it into two balls, color one blue and one green, then press them together into an Earth. It makes two balls of dough to keep in a sealed bag.
Can I use the Earth Day Play Dough Recipe at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to Kindergarten holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to Kindergarten Earth Day resources are there?
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13 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 62 Earth Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Earth Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Earth Day resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to Kindergarten students, roughly ages 4-6. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Earth Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to Kindergarten classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to Kindergarten |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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