Cloud Dough in Early Childhood

What is the primary purpose of making Cloud Dough in an early childhood setting?

• To keep children busy

• To create an inviting sensory play experience

• To teach cooking skills

• To decorate the classroom

Should we care about allergies?

• Only if our supervisor is watching

• No, she'll be 'right

• Yes, always!

• What are allergies?

Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in the Cloud Dough recipe?

• Corn flour

• Dish Soap

• Water

• Food colouring

What should you do if the Cloud Dough is sticky after mixing?

• Add more Corn flour

• Add glitter

• Add Jellybeans

• Start over with a new batch

How can you incorporate natural materials into the Cloud Dough experience?

• Add leaves or flowers for texture and scent

• Use wooden utensils for manipulating the dough

• Create imprints with shells or stones

• All of the above

How can you prompt extensions of play with Cloud Dough?

• Limit the colors available

• Provide various tools and materials for shaping and cutting

• Keep the Cloud dough in one large ball

• Restrict play to a small area

Is Cloud dough safe for children under 3 years old?

• Yes, it tastes good.

• It is safe for everyone.

• No. It is not taste safe.

• Only if they are crying

Which sense should not be used when exploring Cloud Dough?

• Touch (tactile)

• Taste (gustatory)

• Sight (visual)

• Smell (olfactory)

How can you incorporate literacy into the Cloud dough play experience?

• Encourage children to form letters or words

• Read a story about Cloud dough

• Label the Cloud dough containers with words

• All of the above

What should you do if a child attempts to eat the Cloud dough?

• Ignore it

• Remove the child from the activity

• Gently remind them that Cloud dough is not for eating

• Say "I told you so" when they get sick.