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CREATIVE · AGES 3–6

Play dough toolkit

Roll, squish, cut, and begin again with a few simple tools.

Planning budget: around $20

What to look for

Check ingredients and choose tools with rounded edges.

Dough can dry out and may contain wheat or other allergens.

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Creative

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$25

A fresh invitation to scribble, paint, and tell a story in color.

Creative

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$20

Make a pattern, change the colors, and try a new arrangement.

Creative

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$45

A big blank canvas that becomes a little place of their own.