Light up your sensory play time with this Glow in the Dark Play Dough Visual Recipe!
Perfect for classroom science centers, hands-on sensory play, or calm-down corners, this easy-to-follow recipe helps kids practice measurement, sequencing, and fine motor skills while creating their own glowing dough.
This visual recipe is designed with clear, step-by-step picture directions so it’s accessible for non-readers, ESL learners, and neurodivergent students. Whether you’re exploring glow-in-the-dark fun or diving into a nighttime sensory theme, this printable is a perfect addition to your classroom toolkit.
⚠️ Note: This recipe requires cooking on the stovetop and should always be done with adult supervision. Kids can safely help measure, mix, and knead once the dough has cooled.
What’s Included:
- Full-color visual recipe
- Step-by-step picture instruction cards
- Ingredient and supply lists
- Easy-to-read, kid-friendly text
- Printable at home or in the classroom
Skills Targeted:
- Sequencing and procedural understanding
- Following multi-step directions
- Measurement and kitchen math
- Fine motor and sensory exploration
Perfect For:
- Preschool and Pre-K classrooms
- Early elementary (K–2) science centers
- Occupational therapy and speech sessions
- Sensory play invitations
- Family or homeschool learning
Materials Needed:
All-purpose flour, salt, cream of tartar, vegetable oil, water, and glow-in-the-dark paint — plus basic kitchen tools like measuring cups, a spoon, and a pot.
Each page is 8.5" x 11", but you can adjust this in your printer settings.
Note: This is a digital product. You will receive a PDF or .zip file that you can easily download and print.