This two-ingredient playdough is super aromatic and has a unique consistency. It is easy and quick to make and inspires endless scented playdough activities.
![Scented playdough activities with an easy to make, two-ingredient recipe. Three dough variations and six sensory play invitations are featured.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Scented-Playdough-Activities-1-683x1024.png)
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Playdough Ingredients
The only ingredients needed are cornstarch and scented hair conditioner. Low-cost perfumed conditioners can be picked up at Dollar stores and local grocery stores. Food coloring is an optional third ingredient.
![Dreamy, easy to make scented playdough ingredients.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Conditioner-Playdough-Ingredients-1024x1024.png)
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Below are the supplies to collect for three scented playdough variations.
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Green Apple Playdough
- One cup of green apple scented conditioner
- Two cups cornstarch
- Green food coloring (optional)
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Strawberry Playdough
- One cup of strawberry-scented conditioner
- Two cups cornstarch
- Red food coloring (optional)
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Coconut Playdough
- One cup of coconut-scented conditioner
- Two cups cornstarch
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
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Making The Scented Playdough
Mix one kind of scented conditioner and cornstarch together in a bowl, and knead them for further blending. Add a squeeze more conditioner if the dough is dry, or a tad more cornstarch if the dough is mushy. The soft playdough responds superbly to human touch.
![Green apple playdough batch using two ingredients and optional food coloring. A dreamy, soft playdough that responds well to human touch.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Green-Apple-Conditioner-Playdough-1024x1024.jpg)
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The dough will be a light pastel color. To produce a deeper hue, add a generous amount of food coloring to the batch.
![Two-ingredient scented playdough with food coloring ready to knead in.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Food-Coloring-And-Scented-Playdough-1024x1024.jpg)
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![Dreamy, two-ingredient scented playdough in three varieties.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Scented-Playdough-1024x1024.jpg)
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If using this playdough recipe more than once, add a little more conditioner and cornstarch and knead till you get a workable dough again.
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Scented Playdough Activities
Apple Themed Playdough Invitations
Offer the scented playdoughs, toothpicks, and apple tree leaves for your little learner to create apples.
![Invitation to create apples with scented, two-ingredient playdough, toothpicks, and apple leaves.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Playdough-Apple-Invitation-1024x1024.jpg)
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![Apples created with scented, two-ingredient playdough, toothpicks, and apple leaves.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Playdough-Apples-1024x1024.jpg)
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Set out green apple playdough for your little one to explore along with apple cookie cutters, gems, leaves, a cutting board, and an ice cube tray.
![Apple themed playdough invitation with apple cutting board, ice cube tray, cookie cutters, leaves, and gems.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Green-Apple-Playdough-1024x1024.jpg)
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Related: Apple Theme Activities
Coconut Playdough Sun
Offer coconut playdough on a tray with golf tees, buttons, and gems. Invite your early learner to create a sun.
![Invitation to play with coconut-scented, two-ingredient playdough and buttons, gems, and golf tees.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Coconut-Playdough-And-Loose-Parts-1024x1024.jpg)
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![A playdough sun created with coconut-scented, two-ingredient playdough and buttons, gems, and golf tees.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Coconut-Playdough-Sun-1024x1024.jpg)
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Coconut Playdough Beach Scene
Put together a tray with coconut playdough and beach-themed loose parts. Let your little one freely manipulate the playdough and add accessories.
![Invitation to explore scented, two-ingredient playdough with tropical-themed accessories.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Beach-Playdough-Tray-1024x1024.jpg)
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Surprise accessory: You may notice the snowmen cookie cutters on this tray. They have a special purpose which will be revealed in a future post.
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![Invitation to explore scented, two-ingredient playdough with tropical-themed accessories.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Coconut-Playdough-1024x1024.jpg)
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Bonus: The tropical fruit toothpicks add color to the playdough.
![Tropical fruit toothpicks leave color on the scented, two-ingredient playdough.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Tropical-Fruit-Toothpicks-And-Scented-Playdough-1024x1024.jpg)
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Playdough Ice Cream Cones
Set out all three kinds of playdough along with a scoop and real or plastic ice cream cones. Invite your little learner to add “ice cream” to the cones.
![Invitation to create ice cream cones with scented, two-ingredient playdough and accessories.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Playdough-And-Ice-Cream-Accessories-1024x1024.png)
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![Ice cream cones created with scented, two-ingredient playdough and accessories.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Conditioner-Playdough-Ice-Cream-Cones-1024x1024.jpg)
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Green Apple Slime
Add additional green apple conditioner to the apple perfumed playdough to transform it into slime. Scoop the sludge into a bowl and set it out with a pumpkin and buttons. Allow your little one to explore the new consistency, and embellish the pumpkin with slime and buttons.
![Invitation to explore scented conditioner slime and use it with buttons to decorate a pumpkin.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Conditioner-Playdough-And-Pumpkin-1024x1024.png)
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These dreamy scented playdough activities are sure to be a hit with your little learner. Which activity is your favorite? Share below in the comments section.
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© Annette Kaminsky October 18, 2020
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