September 16 – National Play-Doh Day

National Play-Doh Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY

•  Buy some Play-Doh and Play-Doh accessories.
•  Make your own homemade playdough.
•  Learn about playdough therapy.
•  Host a Play-Doh party.
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Play-Doh was first introduced in the mid 1950s as a toy, but it has a history before that as a wallpaper cleaner. It quickly became a beloved toy for kids of all ages. Today, Play-Doh is available in a range of colors and styles, and can be used to create an endless array of creations. Whether you’re sculpting a vase or shaping a snake, Play-Doh is the perfect medium for unleashing your imagination. So grab a can and get creative – with Play-Doh, the only limit is your imagination!

NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF PLAY-DOH

Play-Doh was first invented in the 1930s by Noah McVicker of the Cincinnati, Ohio-based soap manufacturer Kutol. The original Play-Doh was a pliable, nontoxic, water-soluble “modeling compound” composed of flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil. The modeling compound was originally sold in 1-pound cans as wallpaper cleaner. In 1955, Kutol’s Wallpaper Cleaner company changed its name to the Rainbow Crafts Company and began producing Play-Doh in bright colors. In 1956, Rainbow Crafts was sold to Hasbro, which has manufactured Play-Doh ever since. Today, there are over 3 million cans of Play-Doh sold each year in over 80 countries around the world.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE PLAY-DOH DAY

1. Play-Doh Sculpture Contest: Host a friendly competition to see who can create the most impressive Play-Doh sculpture.
2. Play-Doh Pictionary: Take turns sculpting objects with Play-Doh while others guess what they are.
3. Play-Doh Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course where participants must navigate through Play-Doh obstacles.
4. Play-Doh Relay Race: Divide into teams and race to mold and pass a piece of Play-Doh down the line.
5. Play-Doh Storytime: Use Play-Doh to illustrate scenes from a favorite story or create your own narrative.
6. Play-Doh Bingo: Play a game of bingo using Play-Doh balls as markers on the bingo cards.
7. Play-Doh Color Mixing: Experiment with mixing different colors of Play-Doh to create new shades.
8. Play-Doh Tic-Tac-Toe: Play a classic game of tic-tac-toe using different colored Play-Doh.
9. Play-Doh Mini Golf: Design and build a mini-golf course with Play-Doh obstacles and putt through with a makeshift club.
10. Play-Doh Science Experiments: Explore concepts like buoyancy, elasticity, and viscosity using Play-Doh.
11. Play-Doh Fashion Show: Model and showcase clothing and accessories made entirely out of Play-Doh.
12. Play-Doh Day Trivia: Test your knowledge with a trivia game where correct answers earn a chance to mold something out of Play-Doh.
13. Play-Doh Sensory Bins: Create sensory bins filled with different textures and colors of Play-Doh for tactile exploration.
14. Play-Doh Memory Game: Make pairs of Play-Doh shapes and colors for a memory matching game.
15. Play-Doh Scavenger Hunt: Hide Play-Doh containers around the house or yard for a scavenger hunt adventure.
16. Play-Doh Music Band: Mold Play-Doh into instruments and form a band to create unique sounds.
17. Play-Doh Alphabet Hunt: Mold letters of the alphabet out of Play-Doh and search for objects that begin with each letter.
18. Play-Doh Animal Zoo: Craft a menagerie of animals using Play-Doh and create a zoo display.
19. Play-Doh DIY Jewelry: Mold colorful beads and shapes to create unique jewelry pieces.
20. Play-Doh Bowling: Set up pins made of Play-Doh and roll a Play-Doh ball to knock them down.
21. Play-Doh Charades: Act out words or phrases using Play-Doh sculptures for a twist on classic charades.
22. Play-Doh Food Truck: Design and construct a miniature food truck with Play-Doh and serve up imaginary treats.
23. Play-Doh Face Masks: Mold facial features and expressions with Play-Doh to create silly or serious masks.
24. Play-Doh Time Capsule: Create a time capsule with Play-Doh sculptures representing memories and predictions for the future.
25. Play-Doh Day Olympics: Compete in various Play-Doh-themed challenges to win gold, silver, or bronze medals.
26. Play-Doh Sculpture Relay: Race to sculpt designated objects with Play-Doh and pass them to teammates.
27. Play-Doh Charades: Act out words or phrases using Play-Doh sculptures as clues.
28. Play-Doh Day Trivia Pursuit: Answer trivia questions to earn Play-Doh and sculpt the correct answers.
29. Play-Doh Bingo: Play a game of bingo using Play-Doh balls as markers on the bingo cards.
30. Play-Doh Obstacle Course Challenge: Navigate through obstacles made of Play-Doh.
31. Play-Doh Pictionary: Guess what others are sculpting with Play-Doh before the time runs out.
32. Play-Doh Memory Match: Flip over Play-Doh shapes to find matching pairs.
33. Play-Doh Bowling Bonanza: Set up Play-Doh pins and roll a Play-Doh ball to knock them down.
34. Play-Doh Tic-Tac-Toe: Play a classic game of tic-tac-toe using different colored Play-Doh.
35. Play-Doh Relay Race: Pass a piece of Play-Doh down the line, molding it into different shapes.
36. Play-Doh Simon Says: Follow commands to mold specific shapes with Play-Doh.
37. Play-Doh Hide and Seek: Hide Play-Doh containers around the room and search for them.
38. Play-Doh Guess the Object: Sculpt an object with Play-Doh and have others guess what it is.
39. Play-Doh Tower Building Contest: Stack Play-Doh to build the tallest tower within a time limit.
40. Play-Doh Alphabet Race: Mold letters of the alphabet out of Play-Doh in a timed race.
41. Play-Doh Scavenger Hunt: Find specific Play-Doh colors or shapes hidden around the house.
42. Play-Doh Soccer Shootout: Mold Play-Doh into a ball and try to score goals against a friend or team.
43. Play-Doh Spin the Bottle: Spin a bottle and sculpt whatever object it lands on with Play-Doh.
44. Play-Doh Doodle Challenge: Draw pictures with Play-Doh and have others guess what they are.
45. Play-Doh Word Association: Mold Play-Doh into objects related to a given word or theme.
46. Play-Doh Fashion Show: Create Play-Doh outfits and accessories for a runway fashion show.
47. Play-Doh Puzzle Race: Complete Play-Doh puzzles as quickly as possible.
48. Play-Doh Guess Who?: Mold Play-Doh faces and have others guess which character they represent.
49. Play-Doh Musical Chairs: Walk around Play-Doh circles and sit down when the music stops.
50. Play-Doh Karaoke Contest: Sing karaoke while sculpting Play-Doh creations inspired by the songs.
51.  Play-Doh Picture Frames: Mold colorful Play-Doh around a photo frame for a vibrant display.
52. Play-Doh Keychains: Shape small Play-Doh designs and attach them to keychain rings.
53. Play-Doh Magnets: Press Play-Doh into molds and attach magnets for fun fridge decorations.
54. Play-Doh Bookmarks: Create unique bookmarks by shaping Play-Doh into various designs.
55. Play-Doh Flower Bouquets: Sculpt colorful Play-Doh flowers and arrange them in a bouquet.
56. Play-Doh Jewelry Bowls: Mold shallow bowls with Play-Doh to hold jewelry and trinkets.
57. Play-Doh Coasters: Flatten Play-Doh into coaster-sized shapes and let them air dry.
58. Play-Doh Nameplates: Mold Play-Doh into nameplates and let them dry for personalized desk decor.
59. Play-Doh Animal Figures: Sculpt adorable animals using different colors of Play-Doh.
60. Play-Doh Pen Holders: Wrap Play-Doh around a container to create a whimsical pen holder.
61. Play-Doh Fridge Magnets: Shape Play-Doh into mini sculptures and attach magnets to the back.
62. Play-Doh Mini Sculptures: Create miniature sculptures using various Play-Doh colors.
63. Play-Doh Mobiles: Hang Play-Doh shapes from a wire frame to make a colorful mobile.
64. Play-Doh Party Hats: Mold Play-Doh into cone shapes and decorate with fun designs.
65. Play-Doh Decorated Candles: Wrap candles with colorful Play-Doh designs for a festive touch.
66. Play-Doh Garden Markers: Shape Play-Doh into plant or vegetable shapes to label your garden.
67. Play-Doh Greeting Cards: Mold Play-Doh designs onto cardstock for unique greeting cards.
68. Play-Doh Hair Accessories: Create bows, flowers, or other designs to use as hair accessories.
69. Play-Doh Wall Art: Press Play-Doh onto canvas or cardboard to make textured wall art.
70. Play-Doh Pencil Toppers: Mold Play-Doh into fun shapes and place them on pencils.
71. Play-Doh Wind Chimes: Create Play-Doh shapes and string them together for a homemade wind chime.
72. Play-Doh Gift Tags: Shape Play-Doh into gift tag shapes and write messages when dry.
73. Play-Doh Sun Catchers: Flatten Play-Doh into colorful discs and press them onto wax paper to dry.
74. Play-Doh Place Cards: Mold Play-Doh into small shapes to use as place card holders for events.
75. Play-Doh Dreamcatchers: Use Play-Doh to make the intricate designs of a dreamcatcher.
76. Colorful Play-Doh Cupcakes: Decorate cupcakes with colorful frosting resembling Play-Doh.
77. Play-Doh Pizza: Make pizza dough from scratch and shape it into playful designs.
78. Play-Doh Cookie Cutouts: Bake cookies and use Play-Doh-shaped cookie cutters for fun shapes.
79. Play-Doh Sandwich Wraps: Roll out flatbreads and fill them with colorful, nutritious ingredients.
80. Play-Doh Fruit Salad: Combine various fruits in vibrant hues for a playful fruit salad.
81. Play-Doh Pasta: Create homemade pasta and dye it with natural food colors for a colorful twist.
82. Play-Doh Rainbow Smoothie Bowls: Blend together a variety of colorful fruits for a vibrant smoothie bowl.
83. Play-Doh Veggie Platter: Arrange a variety of colorful vegetables on a platter for dipping.
84. Play-Doh Rainbow Fruit Skewers: Thread colorful fruits onto skewers for a fun and healthy snack.
85. Play-Doh Rainbow Salad: Mix together an assortment of colorful vegetables for a visually appealing salad.
86. Play-Doh Rainbow Sushi Rolls: Prepare sushi rolls with colorful ingredients like avocado, mango, and bell peppers.
87. Play-Doh Rainbow Pancakes: Stack pancakes dyed with different food coloring for a playful breakfast.
88. Play-Doh Fruit Popsicles: Freeze blended fruit purees in playful shapes for refreshing popsicles.
89. Play-Doh Rainbow Wraps: Fill tortillas with an assortment of colorful ingredients for vibrant wraps.
90. Play-Doh Rainbow Veggie Pizza: Top pizza dough with colorful veggies for a playful and nutritious meal.
91. Play-Doh Rainbow Fruit Tart: Create a fruit tart with colorful fruit arranged in a rainbow pattern.
92. Play-Doh Rainbow Smoothies: Blend together layers of different colored smoothies for a vibrant drink.
93. Play-Doh Rainbow Quinoa Salad: Mix cooked quinoa with colorful vegetables for a nutritious and colorful salad.
94. Play-Doh Rainbow Salsa: Prepare a salsa using a variety of colorful peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
95. Play-Doh Rainbow Rice Bowl: Serve rice topped with an assortment of colorful vegetables and protein.
96. Play-Doh Rainbow Veggie Skewers: Thread colorful vegetables onto skewers and grill for a vibrant dish.
97. Play-Doh Rainbow Hummus Platter: Serve hummus in a rainbow of colors with assorted dippers.
98. Play-Doh Rainbow Fruit Tacos: Fill mini taco shells with an array of colorful fruits for a playful dessert.
99. Play-Doh Rainbow Veggie Rolls: Roll up rice paper wraps filled with colorful vegetables for a healthy snack.
100. Play-Doh Rainbow Smoothie Pops: Pour different colored smoothie layers into popsicle molds for frozen treats.

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