New to my blog this month is a cool section on fun activities to do with your kids! I am primarily a child, family and senior portrait photographer, but also a mom of four young kids, a part time child development professor and a past preschool teacher. I thought it would be fun to combine both of my talents together here on the Cozy Clicks Photography blog to give you some new ideas for things to do with your little ones shown through the eyes of my camera.
CAKE PLAY DOH
This activity is a new spin on a fun activity that kids already love doing…playing with play doh! This particular dough is a little different than the typical clay that you’re used to. This recipe combines ingredients that are edible, delicious and will make your kitchen smell like a bakery!
INGREDIENTS
1 CAN OF FROSTING ( ANY FLAVOR)
2 -3 CUPS OF POWDERED SUGAR
SPRINKLES (OPTIONAL)
Combine the first two ingredients together in a large bowl. Start with a smaller amount of powdered sugar and add more as needed to decrease the stickiness. Be careful not to add too much or the dough will become to flaky,
Forget the beaters, blenders and mixers…have your kids use their hands to mix these two ingredients together! It is an ultimate sensory experience combining both great smells and unusual textures. Don’t worry if it looks a little messy at first, eventually the sugar will eliminate the stickiness and give it a dough consistency.
Add rainbow sprinkles or sugars to really increase their senses or just use it plain. This dough will feel just like play doh and can be easily manipulated with their hands or clay toys. It smells so good your kids will stay occupied for a long time:) It can be easily stored in a zip lock bag to be used again for several days after. It wont stay fresh as long as regular play doh does, but that just means you can create another batch with your children again!
My girls and I had a lot of fun making this together and even my littlest one could get in on the smells and tastes of the recipe. He might have had the most fun!
While I am not typically a lifestyle photographer, I enjoy photographing these simple moments of life too. If you are looking for a family or child portrait photographer, check out some of my custom work here. Or email me for availability on your next portrait session. emily@ozyclicks.com
Thanks for reading:)
Emily
