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Chocolate Reindeer Playdough

simple christmas activity for kids

This simple, no cook, Chocolate Reindeer Playdough recipe is so easy to make and smells absolutely DELICIOUS!

 

Kids will love creating reindeer faces with this super soft, Christmas themed play-dough.

 

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purpose

  • Sensory play

  • Promotes creative thinking

  • Engages imagination

  • Screen-free fun

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directions

Chocolate Reindeer Playdough Recipe

Combine the following ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl and mix well

  • 1 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 cup of hot water

Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth!

  • Set play-dough out along with accessories to create Reindeer faces!

  • Jingle Bells, Pom-Poms, Googly Eyes, Clothespins, Twigs and anything else you think would be fun!

  • Time to play!

  • Encourage your child to create reindeer faces!

  • Set out cookie cutters and other play-dough tools to use with the chocolate play-dough

  • When finished, store in an air tight container!

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