Playing with Play Dough and Clay

Activity

Giving your toddler play dough or clay to play with is a fun (and easy cleanup!) activity. Pushing the play dough or clay into different-sized containers and then taking it out can also be fun.

Helps Baby's fine motor skills and sense of touch.

Related Milestones

Sorts shapes and colors

18–24 Months

Takes toys apart and puts them back together

18–24 Months

Stacks 5 or more small blocks or toys on top of each other

18–24 Months

Related Abilities

Enjoys playing with a variety of toys and textures (18-24 months)

Uses both hands equally to play with and explore toys (18-24 months)

Is able to enjoy a wide variety of touch, noise, and smells (18-24 months)

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