This easy playdough recipe will be added to your favorite recipes collection the very first time you make it. It takes minutes to pull together, calls for ingredients that you already have at home, and it lasts for months!
The very best part? It has a secret ingredient that will give the playdough a fantastic scent and color!
So break out your saucepan, grab your kids for this fun activity, and see how many different colors and scents you can come up with!
Listen, I’ve made A LOT of different recipes in the past for playdough. Some turn out just ‘okay’, others crack and dry out way too soon, and others just don’t set up at all.
Time and time again I keep going back to this tried and true recipe. You just simply can’t beat it.
I can say with confidence that this is THE BEST playdough recipe that you will ever make. My family has made this recipe for years – it has been perfected, loved, passed around.. And now I want to share it with you on how exactly you can make this soft playdough today.
Read below to see why this homemade play dough recipe is simply the best of the best.
It holds together perfectly and doesn’t crack, split, or crumble
Grab this DIY play dough out of the closet after it’s been sitting for 2 weeks and it will still work perfectly for little hands, just as it does when you first make it.
It has a great consistency and stretch so you never have to deal with any annoying cracking or breaking apart.
A cost effective recipe
Store-bought playdough can get expensive, especially when you want to get all different colors.. (because of course!)
But what if you didn’t have to worry about the ACTUAL playdough?? What if you had that covered, so all you needed to worry about was all the fun playdough tools to buy??
That is exactly what you can do.
To make this recipe, it cost me under a dollar to make. Seriously!
This edible playdough recipe has common ingredients that you most likely already have at home!
It last a LONG TIME and smells so good
As long as you store the playdough in an airtight container, it will keep for months. Just check it every so often to make sure it hasn’t dried out and you’re good to go.
This easy recipe calls for one kool aid packet that will not only color it, but also give it a fun scent!
It smells so good – good luck on keeping your kids from tasting it. 😉 But just in case they do, that leads me to my next point:
There are no weird chemical ingredients
Everything included in this homemade play dough is completely safe and non toxic for young children to enjoy.
If your child ends up trying it, don’t feel bad. My three year old ALWAYS tries it and then quickly remembers why he doesn’t like it with the amount of salt in it. LOL
What Ingredients Are Needed for Kool-Aid Playdough?
All purpose flour
Nothing special here, just any flour you have on hand at home will do.
Salt
Same as above – grab a cheap container of Morton’s salt at the grocery store to use in this recipe.
Cream of Tartar – Don’t Skip!!!
Cream of tartar is a very important ingredient to include because it helps the play dough have a gel-like form. If you omit this ingredient, it may not set up correctly.
Water
Didn’t I say this recipe would be simple? 😉
Oil
Any oil for kitchen use will be great. I use rendered beef tallow for mine, but that is just because it is what I have on hand at home. Vegetable oil, olive oil, canola, or coconut oil are all great options… really any cooking oil!
And the star of the show: Kool aid!
Each batch of play dough needs one packet of unsweetened Kool aid. Encourage your child to have fun with this! Pick out all different types of kool aid flavors and make several batches to see what colors and scents each one will have.
Cookie cutters, mini rolling pin, other cool playdough tools…
I guess this one isn’t REQUIRED, but it definitely makes this sensory play a lot more fun. 🙂
How to Make the Best Homemade Playdough Recipe
Ingredients
1 Cup of Flour
½ Cup of Salt
1 Packet of Unsweetened Kool-aid
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 ½ Tablespoons of Oil (Vegetable, Canola, Coconut, etc.)
1 Cup of Water
Directions
Measure out the dry ingredients and place in a saucepan. Add the water and oil to the rest of the mixture.
Stir using a spatula or wooden spoon and heat up the mixture over medium heat while stirring constantly. (VERY IMPORTANT so playdough won’t burn.)
It will start to thicken very quickly. Keep stirring as the playdough thickens and pull off the heat once it forms into a ball. This will all happen within 3-5 minutes.
Don’t worry about a few places that may look ‘underdone’, or any lumps of flour left. You’re going to knead all that out here in a minute.
Place fresh playdough on some parchment paper or on a countertop to cool down for a minute. Once it is a bit cooler, go ahead and knead it for a few minutes to remove any lumps.
Now it’s ready for all the fun projects your child has in mind! Store in an air-tight container or ziploc bag to keep it from drying out. This should keep for at least a month, if not longer.
Make additional batches using different Kool aid flavors to add more colors to your collection.
Easy SCENTED Playdough (The Best Homemade Recipe)
This easy playdough recipe will be added to your favorite recipes collection the very first time you make it. It takes minutes to pull together, calls for ingredients that you already have at home, and it lasts for months!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Ingredients
1 Cup of Flour
½ Cup of Salt
1 Packet of Unsweetened Kool-aid
2 Teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 ½ Tablespoons of Oil (Vegetable, Canola, Coconut, etc.)
1 Cup of Water
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly so the playdough doesn't burn.
3. It will start to thicken very quickly. Keep stirring as the playdough thickens and pull off the heat once it forms into a ball. This will all happen within 3-5 minutes.
4. Don’t worry about a few places that may look ‘underdone’, or any lumps of flour left. You’re going to knead all that out here in a minute.
5. Place fresh playdough on a dry surface to cool down for a minute. Once it is a bit cooler, go ahead and knead it for a few minutes to remove any lumps.
6. Store in airtight container.
FAQS
Will this playdough stain hands or surfaces?
While I always recommend placing a vinyl tablecloth down on the surface your child is playing on, I have never seen this recipe stain any surface or hands.
Can I make one huge batch of the playdough?
If you are doing all one color of playdough then absolutely! If you are wanting different colors though, you’ll need to do each batch separately. The good thing is that each batch only takes a few minutes to whip up!
What if my batch of playdough came out dry?
If your batch of playdough came out on the drier side, it was probably cooked for a little too long. You want to pull it off the heat just after it forms a ball, and it may still look ‘underdone’ in some places. That’s okay! It will all be kneaded together after it cools down a bit.
Final Thoughts
This scented DIY playdough recipe has been perfected and passed down in my family for many years. It takes a maximum of 10 minutes to make (start to finish), costs under a dollar per batch, and has a perfect stretch so it never cracks or crumbles.
This fun activity is great for rainy days, to make for preschool class, or add some fun sensory play at home for your kids.
The whole process is a dream and this recipe is simply the best of the best. It will soon be your favorite homemade playdough recipe too!
Did you make the playdough recipe? Let me know in the comments below how it turned out and which kool aid flavors were your favorite!
Check out these top Sunday school songs that will encourage your child to sing praises to God. This list includes all different types of worship! The bible songs are a mixture of slow and heartfelt, while others are fast and have engaging action motions. Some of them are old school songs that we’ve all enjoyed and loved since childhood… mixed in with new songs that your child will quickly grab onto because they are so fun!
Also, be sure to checkout towards the end – I let you in on my very best tips for sharing these fun bible songs with your child.
All of the songs above have simple lyrics and easy action motions to grasp. Preschool is a great age to start the Christian worship songs because at that age, they can really get in character with the dance moves and hand motions!
But truthfully, I think these songs are great for any age. My daughter is just 20 months old and she loves these bible songs! She can’t really do the dance moves yet, but she sure tries to get in rhythm and she definitely ‘feels’ the music. 😉
How to Implement Sunday School Songs in my Child’s Daily Routine?
These fun songs aren’t just for Sundays! Have a children’s worship at a vacation bible school event, homeschool co-op, or even a home jam out session!
Sometimes while I clean throughout the day, we’ll turn these on and ‘blast’ it over the TV. You’d be surprised how fast kids get involved with singing and dancing when they see you enjoying it too!
Another great way to incorporate these songs in everyday is to play them while you are driving or making errands. Soon your kiddos will catch on to the familiar tune of each song and memorize it’s words and motions. Then you can go into deeper discussion about why we sing about a person, how the song praises Jesus, and what scripture references are included!
How to get kids involved
The easiest way (and the best way in my opinion!) to get your kids participating is to join them! My household is a singing household.. And you’re probably thinking that I mean we were genetically blessed with singing abilities.. WRONG.
My husband and I have zero singing capabilities, in fact sometimes we screech the words out as badly as possible because hey, it’s fun. But my most favorite part about our lack of singing talent is the fact that we’re not focused on that – we’re just having a party. And our kids see that and as they are getting older have started joining along with us! Maybe they will have the gift, maybe not. But either way, we have some great laughs and memories! 😉
Final Thoughts
Teaching children Sunday school songs at a young age is a great way to share a positive message about the goodness of God, and also teach about different bible events that took place. These videos are great to show in a church classroom, but they aren’t just limited to Sundays!
Try to find ways to play these throughout your daily life. You will be amazed at how quickly your child picks up on the message and has fun memorizing the lyrics.
These Sunday school songs are great for ALL ages, but especially perfect to start around preschool age.
Which is your favorite? Do you have a bible song that you can still sing word-for-word since your childhood? Let me know in the comments below!
Have extra milk stored in your deep freezer? Check out this easy breastmilk lotion recipe below that doesn’t require beeswax, is an amazing moisturizer, and has absolutely NO harsh chemicals in it that could harm baby’s gentle skin.
At the end of my breastfeeding journey with my daughter, I quickly realized that I had a lot of leftover milk that wasn’t going to be used. After donating most of my stash, I started researching ways to use up the rest in a way that would still benefit my little one. And my goodness, I was not disappointed with all the amazing ways that breastmilk can be used!
Does your little one have some cradle cap going on? Breastmilk can help! Ear infections? Try breastmilk. Pink eye, diaper rash, and of course skin irritations.. This miracle liquid is truly the superior treatment.
So before I go on and on about all of the amazing benefits of breastmilk, let’s dive right into my homemade breast milk lotion recipe!
Ingredients Needed for Your Own Breast Milk Lotion
Carrier Oil
For your homemade lotion, you’ll need an organic carrier oil that will absorb into the skin well.
This can include:
Coconut oil
Grapeseed oil
Olive oil
Jojoba oil
Beef Tallow or Shea Butter
Seriously – don’t skip on this one. It is THE essential ingredient for your lotion recipe (well, other than the breastmilk 😉 )
Both beef tallow and Shea butter have some amazing benefits, you honestly can’t go wrong with either! Tallow from 100% grass fed/finished beef is a great base for this lotion as it contains linoleic acid which helps protect the skin barrier, as well as reducing inflammation… meaning itchy dry skin? HEALED!
I love tallow so much because it has so many uses for our everyday life. We use it to cook with as a healthy alternative to harmful seed oils. I use it as a base for my children’s diaper cream, I also make a daily moisturizer and body butter with it. Let me know if you’d like an in depth post on all the ways tallow has changed our life.
Don’t have access to beef tallow? That’s okay! Shea butter is also an amazing base for this lotion recipe.
Shea butter is anti-inflammatory so it can take away redness in skin and help with eczema troubles. It provides sun protection, is naturally soothing, and is completely chemical-free. (Just make sure you get one that is organic and has nothing added).
A Few Drops of Vitamin E Oil
Adding some vitamin E oil to the breastmilk lotion is a great way to add some extra moisturizing benefits, which will help with skin elasticity.
Essential Oils (Optional)
Adding essential oils to the lotion is completely optional but is my favorite way to add a nice scent to the lotion without dealing with any artificial fragrances. Plus they have healing properties, so win-win right?
Frankincense, lavender, rosewood are all great options to try!
And The Star of The Show: Breastmilk!
You won’t need too much for this recipe. I use 4 ounces to make two jars of lotion, but you can definitely cut it in half if you don’t have that much on hand to use!
Supplies Needed to Make Lotion
You just need a couple of supply items to make this recipe:
Double Boiler (But if you don’t have one, read below!)
A double boiler makes things a whole lot easier when making the lotion, but if you don’t have one that’s okay! You can also place a glass bowl over the top of a small saucepan with water filled halfway, OR place a glass measuring cup down into a saucepan with water. Just be reallyyyyy careful stirring the oil, the steam from the saucepan can get really hot.
Keep reading below to see how I use just a glass measuring cup with a saucepan.
Small Glass Jars or Airtight Containers
Once your lotion is cooled down and all mixed together, you’ll need something to store it in. I love these glass jars, the 4 oz size is perfect and the quality has been great. This recipe makes two 4 oz jars.
How to Make the Breastmilk Lotion Recipe Without Beeswax
Step 1 – Combine Tallow/Shea Butter with Carrier Oil and Melt
Grab your double boiler or glass bowl and combine the tallow/Shea butter with your carrier oil of choice (such as grape seed oil, olive oil, jojoba, etc.). Melt that down over medium high heat while stirring frequently.
Step 2 – Allow Oil to Cool Before Adding Other Ingredients
This is very important to let the oil come down to room temp before adding the other ingredients. If it is too hot, it can destroy the breastmilk’s healing properties and antibodies.
Step 3 – Add in Remaining Ingredients
When the oil cools enough add in the vitamin e oil, room temperature breastmilk, and essential oils if using. Use a whisk to stir everything together well.
Step 4 – Pour the mixture into glass jars.
Grab two 4 oz glass jars and pour your lotion in. Immediately put in the fridge to continue cooling down and solidifying. It is ready to use! Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Please Note: Most of the milk will mix just fine with the rest of the ingredients. Usually, every time that I make breastmilk lotion there is still a small amount of milk that never mixes. And that’s okay! It is best to stick in the fridge immediately after making, and that can help with some of the separation.
Yield: Two 4 oz Jars
Easy Breastmilk Lotion Recipe (Without Beeswax)
This DIY breastmilk lotion recipe isn’t your typical lotion. It has all natural ingredients that will soothe many irritations and be an immediate form of relief for the whole family, no matter the skin type. And the best part? It calls for ingredients that are most likely already in your cabinet (and freezer stash)!
Using your double boiler or glass bowl, combine the tallow/shea butter with carrier oil of choice. Allow to melt over medium-high heat while stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and allow oil to cool to room temperature before adding any other ingredients.
Add vitamin E oil, essential oils if using, and room temp breastmilk to the oil mixture. Whisk well to incorporate everything together.
Pour lotion in two 4 oz jars and immediately place in fridge to continue cooling down and setting up.
Enjoy! Store in fridge for up to 3 months.
FAQ’s
Should I use Beeswax to make breastmilk lotion?
Beeswax is a popular choice for most breastmilk lotion recipes because it is a natural hardening agent, but also because it can be very healing to the skin. But what if you don’t have it on hand? Don’t worry! This simple recipe still sets up great and has natural ingredients that soothes baby’s sensitive skin.
Have beeswax pellets on hand that you want to try in this recipe? Check out my recipe HERE that includes beeswax.
What if my lotion is separating?
Like I shared above, most times when I make breastmilk lotion a portion of milk never fully ‘mixes’ with the rest of the ingredients. But it still works great and I’ve never had an issue with quality because of it. It is a good idea to stick the jar in the fridge ASAP after making the lotion.
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This DIY breastmilk lotion recipe isn’t your typical lotion. It has all natural ingredients that will soothe many irritations and be an immediate form of relief for the whole family, no matter the skin type. And the best part? It calls for ingredients that are most likely already in your cabinet (and freezer stash)!
Do you have a ton of leftover breastmilk in the freezer? Or maybe milk that is high lipase or expired? Don’t throw it out! Checkout this quick and easy breastmilk lotion recipe below to put all your ‘liquid gold’ to good use.
When my daughter was born, I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of extra milk in the freezer so I would pump extra and try to save back a few ounces every day. It worked out great! Then at 4 months old, she decided that bottles and pacifiers were the devil. 😉
SO, we exclusively breastfed after that and soon I found myself with a lot of extra milk in the freezer that I wasn’t sure what to do with.
I donated some, gave my kids milk baths, made popsicles for when she was teething, and I even started making lotion out of it! Turns out it has a lot of amazing benefits that regular lotion just can’t beat, goes on smooth like butter, and is completely natural for your baby’s sensitive skin.
So you may ask:
WHAT is actually in breastmilk lotion?!
All Natural Ingredients
Coconut Oil (or read below for more options if you don’t have it on hand!)
For your homemade breast milk lotion, you’ll want to use a carrier oil that nourishes and absorbs into the skin well.
Below are some options that you may have on hand:
Coconut Oil – This is my personal favorite for this recipe because coconut oil naturally solidifies once it gets cold, so you don’t have to worry about your lotion separating if it sits for a day or two. Coconut oil also contains fatty acids (like lauric acid) which help repair dry/cracked skin and has antimicrobial properties.
Beef Tallow – Another great option! Tallow contains conjugated linoleic acid which protects the skin barrier and reduces inflammation. It doesn’t clog pores and since it is animal fat, it absorbs easily into the skin.
Grapeseed Oil – This oil contains vitamin E which will help with inflammation and is great for hydrating the skin! It can even lighten scars on the skin due to the antioxidants in the oil.
Some other great options:
Jojoba Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Olive Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Adding vitamin E oil to the DIY breastmilk lotion is a fantastic way to get some extra moisturizing benefits and help with skin elasticity. It is a great way to heal minor skin irritations with it’s anti-inflammatory properties as well.
Beeswax
I love adding beeswax to this simple recipe because of all of its amazing benefits. We could be here all day talking about beeswax because there are so many great things about it! It is a natural hardening agent, so it will help your lotion set up in the jar. It is waterproof so it protects the skin’s barrier and prevents moisture loss – plus it is great for preventing any irritations on baby’s skin (like diaper rash!).
It naturally calms itchy dry skin, helps with elasticity, hydrates and soothes – I could go on and on. 🙂
Beeswax pellets are best to use in this case since they melt quicker. However, I only had the ‘logs’ on hand so I just cut it up in pretty small pieces before putting it in the glass bowl to melt.
Essential Oils
This is a completely optional ingredient, but a great way to add scent to your lotion without having to deal with any artificial fragrances.
Lavender, rosewood, or frankincense are all great options that not only smell amazing, but also have healing qualities as well.
Breastmilk
And last but certainly not least… the star of the show! The benefits of breast milk could fill up an entire book. (Seriously!)
Not even touching on all the benefits of breastfeeding itself, breastmilk on the skin has many uses as well. It is antibacterial so it can be a form of relief for ear infections, cradle cap, baby acne, help calm allergic reactions, heal pink eye… It truly is the miracle liquid!
Supplies needed to make your own breast milk lotion
Along with the ingredients listed above, you will need:
A Double Boiler
Having a double boiler on hand is awesome, especially if you like to make homemade pies.. (but that’s another topic for another time 😉 )
But if you DON’T have one, don’t worry! You can also heat up some water in a larger saucepan and put your lotion ingredients in a glass bowl or mason jar. That is what I used for this recipe to show how easy it is to use.
Small Glass Jars
Once your lotion is cooled down and all mixed together, you’ll need something to store it in. I love these amber glass jars, the 4 oz size is perfect and the quality has been great. This recipe makes two 4 oz jars.
How to Make Breastmilk Lotion
Step 1 – Combine oil and beeswax to melt
Step 2 – Once melted, allow mixture to cool to room temp before adding other ingredients
Step 3 – Add vitamin e oil, essential oils, and breastmilk
Step 4 – Pour into glass jars and immediately place in refrigerator
Yield: Two 4 oz Jars
How to Make Breastmilk Lotion
Do you have a ton of leftover breastmilk in the freezer? Or maybe milk that is high lipase or expired? Don’t throw it out! Checkout this quick and easy breastmilk lotion recipe below to put all your ‘liquid gold’ to good use.
Ingredients
1 TBSP Beeswax
8 TBSPs Carrier Oil of Choosing(read above for different options you can choose!)
8 Drops Vitamin E Oil
4 oz Room Temperature Breast Milk
10-12 Drops Essential Oils (Optional)
Instructions
Step 1 - Combine oil & beeswax to melt. Grab your double boiler or glass bowl and combine the beeswax with your carrier oil of choice (such as coconut oil, olive oil, tallow, etc.). Melt that down over medium high heat while stirring frequently. The beeswax will take a minute to melt!
Step 2 - After melting, set the bowl aside and let the oil come down to room temperature before adding the other ingredients. This is VERY IMPORTANT. It will destroy the breast milk’s beneficial properties if the oil is too hot, so you want it around room temp before adding in.
Step 3 - When the oil gets to room temp, go ahead and add in the vitamin e oil, breastmilk, and essential oils if using. Use a whisk to stir everything together well.
Step 4 - Pour the cooled mixture into two 4 oz glass jars and immediately put in the fridge to continue cooling down and solidifying. It is ready to use! Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Notes
1.) In order to keep the lotion from separating, I recommend placing it in the fridge immediately after pouring into the jars to fully solidify.
2.) If the carrier oil used is one that normally stays in liquid form (like jojoba oil or olive oil), it may always separate a little bit anyways and that’s okay! Just take it out of the fridge for a little while and shake good before use.
3.) I don’t recommend mixing this breastmilk lotion recipe with an electric mixer. I have tried to make a ‘whipped lotion’ version of this in the past and the milk always separates from the rest of the ingredients, making it really hard to stay combined.
How to Keep the Breastmilk Lotion from Separating
In order to keep the lotion from separating, I recommend placing it in the fridge immediately after pouring into the jars to fully solidify.
If the carrier oil used is one that normally stays in liquid form (like jojoba oil or olive oil), it may always separate a little bit anyways and that’s okay! Just take it out of the fridge for a little while and shake good before use.
I don’t recommend mixing this breastmilk lotion recipe with an electric mixer. I have tried to make a ‘whipped lotion’ version of this in the past and the milk always separates from the rest of the ingredients, making it really hard to stay combined.
Final Thoughts
The idea of rubbing breast milk into your skin may be something you’re not too sure of. Once you learn about all of the amazing benefits though, you’ll want to make some asap for your little one (and the whole family!) This DIY breastmilk lotion recipe is great for all skin types and has natural ingredients that are SAFE for your baby, making this recipe an all around winner.
What are some of your favorite remedies using breast milk? Let me know in the comments below!
Do you have a young child interested in all things farm theme right now? Whether you are a parent or teacher, these farm animal worksheets are a great way to open up conversations about new animals and their unique personalities.
Check out this printable pack with 17 pages filled with educational activities that your child will love. Sign up below to have it immediately sent to your email for download.
What age is best for farm animals worksheets?
There are a lot of farm resource types out there for older children that are currently working on reading comprehension. I wanted to create a printable pack geared more specifically to young learners.
If your child is currently learning about…
Colors
Basic writing,
Name & sound recognition
Then these farm animal printables would be great to use at home or in your classroom! There are several different activities in the downloadable pack that can easily be modified based on your child’s needs and learning level.
I recommend preschool age being a great group to start with, however you can definitely use this PDF file for younger or older children.
For younger children, try to work on recognizing the animal pictures and what sounds they make. The coloring pages are also fantastic to use if you are wanting to work on colors along with the names of farm animals.
These printable worksheets can also be used for kindergarten children or even 1st grade! This is a fun way for them to brush up on letter recognition and stay interested while doing so. The matching game would be a great game to play with your older children as well.
Encourage your child to use these pages as extra practice for anything that they may need a little extra help with.
What is included in the free printable farm worksheets
When you receive your email, you will have instant access to 17 printable pages with 7 different farm animal activities to enjoy. The pages that require writing have two page options – one page will have the words/numbers traced in dotted lines, and the other page will be exactly the same WITHOUT the letter tracing.
This is all included in the free packet – Check out the activities and pages below:
Count the Animals Activity
Review the pictures of the farm animals on this page, then count each set to see how many there are. Once that is done, write in the correct number of every set. Two pages are provided with this activity, one with the numbers in dotted lines and one without.
Name the Farm Animals Page
This activity has two pages full of popular farm animals. Practice important writing skills by naming each animal listed and writing in its name in the space provided.
Two versions of this activity are available in your download – one that has the animal names in dotted lines for your child to trace, and one without.
As your child is writing in each name, ask them different questions like:
What do you know of this animal?
What does it eat?
What is its purpose on the farm?
This is a great activity to open up conversations so that your child not only will learn the farm animal names, but can also make connections such as where his/her food comes from and what each animal provides for the farm.
Match the Baby Animals to the Adult Animals Activity
Take the farm discussions to the next step by having your child complete this matching game. By drawing lines to the correct pictures, the student is able to spend some time working on fine motor skills. This is also a perfect time to talk about the different names that the baby farm animals have.
Animal Sounds Worksheet
Teach your child about different sounds that a variety of farm animals make with this fun task. There are six boxes on this page and each box has an animal in it, and there are two sound descriptions above each animal.
Discuss with your student what sound each animal makes and have them circle the correct answer.
Your kid may already know the answers and already be telling you before you get the chance to talk to them about it 😉 But this is a perfect time to show examples of the words that spell out the sounds they know so well!
Tractor Coloring Page
Take a break from learning about the animal farm by coloring this tractor and barn scene page.
This is a great time to work on color recognition and talking about what roles that a tractor (and other equipment) may play in a working farm.
Matching Game
The next four pages in this packet include an interactive game matching pictures of the animals to the sound description that the animal makes. Feel free to get creative with this game – There are several different ways to enjoy it:
Use them as flash cards to work on literacy skills and picture recognition
Sing “Old MacDonald” and have the child hold up the correct cards for the animal you’re singing about.
Traditional matching game (place all cards face down on table and take turns trying to find the matches)
Lay out the sound description cards face up and give one animal card at a time to the child. Have him or her place each animal card in the right place on top of the correct sound description cards.
Build Your Own Farm Pages
The last four pages have all you need to build your own farm scene! I have compiled several pictures of animals, garden items, and equipment. Cut out around these pictures for your child to color and glue to the barn/house page. (Don’t worry about cutting these out perfectly. That would take forever and NOT be fun! I recommend just cutting a circle around each item 🙂 )
Invite your student to be creative and thoughtful on how they would like their farm setup to be like! What equipment do you need to run your farm, what animals do you want to raise, do you want a garden, etc.
Encourage your child to color each picture that he or she picks out and to decorate the farm scene exactly how they would like.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE FARM ACTIVITIES BELOW
To download, enter your first name and email in the box above. Shortly after you’ll receive an email to confirm that it’s okay to send emails. Once confirming, the worksheet set will be ready to download and print.
I recommend printing out the worksheets on cardstock and laminating the matching game if you can. That way it will survive many play times and practice sessions. 🙂
How to use the farm worksheets
This printable pack is great to use for:
Add to homeschool lesson plans
Easy on-the-go packet to use if you are out of the house for the day or traveling
Encouraging independent work for your child to practice with
Extra study time to do at home if your child attends a public school
DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE WORKSHEETS BELOW
Final Thoughts
These free worksheets provide a fun and engaging way for your child to study up on their favorite farm animals! Learn to write the animal names, color farm scenes, practice animal sound recognition and more with this printable download!
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