Two weeks ago, our skies were overcast as two typhoons passed through our country.  Typhoon Pedring brought with him a torrent of rain and strong winds.  We are thankful though to have a roof over our heads and a safe haven from the storm.

While Pedring was rampaging across the metro, the two toddlers were busy with their Play-doh Sets. These boxes were gifts for their birthday from their vivacious Tita Lala who has retained the child in her through the years and who always has given wonderful toys that provide so much fun.  She bought the Play-doh Sets from Toy Express so I’m sure that it is widely available in Toy Kingdom outlets and other department stores.

Play-Doh Fundamentals feature animal-themed tools that make playtime fun and exciting.  Each set comes with four handy tools that hones basic coordination skills, two 2-oz cans of play-doh, and an adorable animal themed play mat.

Jade has the Ocean Rollers which include an eel roller, a lobster roller, a puffer fish roller, and a sea horse roller. Her favorite is the sea horse roller which looks like a pizza cutter.  She loves to slice clay with it. She’s now also able to roll clay, make tiny balls, and pound the balls into flat circles.

Jakei’s pre-writing skills are developed when he plays with his Arctic Stampers.  This set includes a penguin stamper, a whale stamper, a walrus roller, and a polar bear stamper.  He loves the polar bear stamper best because everytime he puts clay in its mouth and presses, the clay is molded into a fish.  He did try to eat the fish once though which he could successfully have done if no adult was playing with him.  Since it does clearly tell on the box that this toy is for children 3 years and above, we always do make sure that there is an adult supervising fun time with Play-doh.

Playing with clay definitely unleashes the imagination of our littles ones and provides them with hours of creative play time.  It is important though to provide them with good quality clay.  Play-Doh is one of the most trusted modelling compounds in the market as we are assured that it is nontoxic and safe for our children to play with.  Whether you choose Play-Doh or some other brand, always ensure that there is an adult playing with your children.  It would be best (and more fun!) if you yourself could play with your children.  It really does make for great bonding moments!