Our new Koala Crate came in the mail and Thomas could not wait to open it and check out the goodies! The theme this month was Numbers, but the biggest activity was to make play dough. We've tried this once before with lackluster results, so I was curious how it would go with prepackaged ingredients.

Can you tell he was a little excited about the play dough making? Or maybe because I gave him the spoon? He who wields the spoon, wields the power? Ha! :)

He was very focused on his mixing and didn't spill any of it on the counter. The kit had the option to use the included packet of kool-aid to make it blue (of course we used it!). I have no idea what the ingredients were - it was all nontoxic and I think mostly food based. So when Henry inevitably tries to eat it, I won't have to panic too much...

Speaking of Henry - he was bummed he was missing out on the action. He's not quite stable enough to use the helper stool with his brother, so I sat him on the counter to hang out.

He even pretended to add ingredients. He held the empty bottle over the bowl and shook it around to "add" it. So helpful!

I ended having to finish the stirring for Thomas - I *did* spill on the counter. (He must get his neatness from his dad...) But once it was all stirred up, he got right to playing with it. The purpose of the play dough was to make shapes with it to match the letters or assorted other play mat ideas.

He didn't quite get that concept, but he did enjoy playing with it. He plays with play dough at school quite a bit, so he is quite the pro at all the assorted toys.

The play dough was quite the hit! So far, the Koala Crates have all been a success - no matter what happens to be inside of them. The Christmas present that just keeps on giving! :)