Play dough colour mixing
A hands-on sensory activity that teaches basic colour theory and encourages curiosity
Normally, watching play dough colours get all mixed up might make some parents twitch - but this time, it’s actually the whole point!
There’s something so satisfying about squishing and kneading play dough to discover what colours you can make. This activity is a super low-effort way to spark curiosity and get little hands busy.
You can use primary coloured play dough to introduce simple colour mixing or explore what happens when you mix whatever colours you’ve got at home. Perfect for...
Materials
Prep
Step 1:
Set out blobs of coloured play dough
Step 2:
Optionally, provide a colour mixing prompt card
Play
Step 1:
Roll, squish and knead to blend different colours together and discover new ones
Step 2:
Try making rainbow swirls or marbled effects
Extend
Guess the Colour: Before mixing, guess what colour you think you’ll get when you combine two.
Add tools: Include cookie cutters, rollers, or toy knives to extend the play
Texture Hunt: Hide small objects (like buttons or beads) in mixed play dough and try to find them by feel.
