We have always been all about the Play Doh in this house - it is probably Betty's all time favourite thing to play with. So I was genuinely intrigued to see what she would make of this new Moon Dough - I wasn't sure if she would reject it in disgust or whether she would welcome something slightly different - like me.
This particular set was the playful puppies one - it comes with a kennel which produces puppies, and also a couple of moulds for making bones etc. My initial concerns were that Betty actively does not like dogs and so I was unsure if this would marr her enjoyment. However, Dolly absolutely LOVES dogs and so the play session went something like this:
Betty, Dolly and I are at the kitchen table. I produce the Moon Dough box. Betty inspects it and says: 'What's this mummy?' Dolly says: 'Da'. So far so good. 'It's a bit like Play Doh, but different, and you can make dogs out of it' I say. Betty looks intrigued, if a little sceptical. Dolly excitedly says 'da' at the mention of dogs. We all have a little squidge with the Moon Dough and Betty laughs and says it feels funny. It feels very light, and it isn't as sticky/messy as Play Doh - which for me is always a bonus (although it is a little crumbly). We then produce a dog using the kennel. At which point Dolly is thoroughly delighted, and under close supervision I let her play with it. Betty continues to squidge around with the remaining dough and is really rather taken by it. She then makes a few more dogs and gives them to Dolly (the dogs don't last long under Dolly's care). I think the Moon Dough people should make a toadstool that pops out fairies - Betty would then be their best friend forever and ever.
It will be interesting to see what happens when Betty is given the choice of playing with Play Doh or Moon Dough... I suspect she may opt for the Moon Dough.
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