September 16th is National Play-Doh Day—celebrating the anniversary of Play-Doh!

Did you know that Play-Doh was originally created to be used as wallpaper cleaner? In 1933, a soap manufacturer in Cincinnati developed a non-toxic, putty-like formula for cleaning coal residue from wallpaper.


But after the introduction of washable, vinyl-based wallpaper, the need for this type of cleaner decreased. In the mid 50’s, after noticing that children enjoyed playing with the putty, a school teacher suggested marketing it as a toy.

Since Play-Doh’s official launch in 1956, over 950 million pounds of this beloved modelling compound have been squished, rolled, and sculpted—a kid-favourite and staple in both preschools and playrooms!

Aside from being a fantastic creative outlet, Play-Doh helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. It also makes a great sensory toy!

Open up a world of possibilities and create outside the can! Here are a few crafty ideas for adding even more squishy fun to Play-Doh play!

Play with kid-safe kitchen utensils, like a rolling pin, potato masher, ice cream scooper, and anything else lyin' around!

Discover new ways to mold and shape, knead some play food, and become a renowned Play-Doh chef!

Learning to use a variety of kitchen tools can also teach little ones about food prep—and maybe even inspire a love for cooking and healthy eating habits!

Make holidays, birthdays, and seasonal celebrations that much more exciting with personalized Play-Doh decorations!

Shape the clay into ornaments, let them dry, then add finishing touches with paint and artful accents!

A great party activity; kids'll love creating and taking home their customized party favour!

What will you imagine today?