oats

today we had porridge oats in the tough spot and my and a colleague added some water (just for the mess really!!) and it made a playdough consistency. kids loved it and were playing with the rolling pins etc making things,
had to through it out as would go mouldy but was a good alternative!

we think we added slightly warm ater but not sure, also the room smelt lovely all morninig

[Ruthierhyme]

sounds like you all had a fab time !!

I like oats (and flapjack lol ) as they're sooo cheap.

Did you need to use flour once the dough had formed, to stop it sticking to the bottom of the tray ?

not really, we used 3 bags of tesco value oats and about half a washing up bowl of water
was really just trying to make a huge mess with the children as was friday!! and we had them about but it turned out that the oats made a dough that was less and less sticky the more they played with it.

they we all a little covered though, but hey its playschool we make a mess!
we did think during it of adding some glitter but didnt - will do next time

[cabin]

We once put frozen peas in our tuff spot, the children loved it! seeing your post has reminded me to do it again.

xxx

[Ruthierhyme]

Originally Posted by cabin

We once put frozen peas in our tuff spot, the children loved it! seeing your post has reminded me to do it again.

xxx

LOL that's an excellent idea .. do they play with them at the 'stick to your skin stage or once they've defrosted a bit ?
Brilliant Healthy Foods activity !!!

No one complained at having oats in their hair then ?

peas sounds good! will get some of them

the parents always complain about messy stuff, glue glitter etc etc so i point them to the wlecome pack that says "we get messy send them in old clothes etc.etc"