Calling All Tactile Learners!

My kids love working with their hands and, sometimes, it seems like the messier the better!  The children wanted to get out the Play Dough this morning.  I figured I'd put them off as long as I could.  Don't get me wrong, I love the stuff; the feel of it in your hands, the smell, the things you can create.  It's very soothing.  But it's just so darn messy!  That stuff gets everywhere.  I gave in though and we got out all the rolling pins, and cutters, and supplies that go along with it.  First; however, I put one of those cheap table cloths that you can get at the dollar store on the table.  This way when we get done we can pick up the big pieces and then I can just take the cloth outside and shake the rest off.  We use a plastic table cloth for most of our crafts as it speeds up the clean up process.  A lot of people might not think playing with dough is educational, but it is.  The children are building up those little muscles in their fingers, learning to control those little movements they're making with their fingers, and learning that different substances feel different.  Lillian even offered to get out the sweeper when we were done to sweep under the table so clean up was a breeze after all!