Calming Lavender Sensory Dough
A therapeutic activity using homemade playdough scented with lavender essential oil to promote relaxation, fine motor skill development, and sustained attention through tactile input.
- Takes
- 30 min–1 hr
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 3–8
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Combine dry ingredients. Slowly add water and oil until a firm, non-sticky dough forms.
- 2Knead the dough vigorously for 5 minutes.
- 3Introduce tools like cookie cutters or rolling pins, or simply allow the child to squeeze, stretch, and manipulate the dough.
- 4Encourage deep breathing while engaging with the lavender scent.
What they're practising
- Sensory regulation
- Fine motor dexterity
- Sustained attention
- Calmness