Rainbow Claydough
Spark hours of open-ended, mess-free creativity with Rainbow Claydough. This soft, non-hardening play dough is easy to squish, roll and model—perfect for strengthening little hands, calming busy minds, and bringing imaginations to life. Loved by early childhood educators and families alike, it’s non-toxic, washable, and made in Australia.
Why educators & families love it
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Builds fine-motor strength: Pinching, rolling and pressing develop hand muscles for pre-writing and self-care skills (buttons, zips, cutlery).
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Supports sensory regulation: The slow, repetitive motions of dough work offer a soothing tactile experience for focus and calm.
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Boosts language & creativity: Children narrate, plan and problem-solve as they create characters, meals, animals and small-world scenes.
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Open-ended & reusable: Non-hardening formula means you can model, remix and store—again and again.
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Ready for the classroom: Big 900g tub with 6 x 150g colour blocks is ideal for group work, provocations and rotating centres.
What’s included
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6 assorted colours (150g each): bright yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, emerald
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Resealable storage tub to keep dough fresh between sessions
Learning links (EYLF 2.0)
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Outcome 1 – Identity: Confidence to explore, create and share ideas.
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Outcome 3 – Wellbeing: Sensory experiences that support self-regulation and persistence.
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Outcome 4 – Learning: Problem-solving, creativity and transferring knowledge to new contexts.
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Outcome 5 – Communication: Oral language as children describe, negotiate and story-tell.
Quick play prompts (easy set-ups)
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Bakery shop: Roll “buns,” use a fork for “sprinkles,” price with number cards.
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Nature prints: Press leaves, shells or pine cones to explore texture.
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Letter & name snakes: Roll coils and form letters or numbers.
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Mini beasts: Make caterpillars and add countable segments.
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Loose-parts meals: Combine with buttons, beads or cut straws (supervised) for fine-motor tweezers play.
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Construction zone: Build bricks, stamp with toy vehicles for tyre tracks.
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Colour mixing chat: Place two colours side-by-side to notice shades and vocabulary (light/dark, warm/cool).
Specifications
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Type: Non-hardening, soft play dough (reusable)
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Total weight: 900g (6 × 150g)
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Colours: bright yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, emerald
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Safety: Non-toxic, washable, won’t stain hands
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Packaging: Resealable storage tub
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Origin: Made in Australia
Care & storage
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Store in the resealable tub with lid firmly closed after each use.
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If dough feels dry, knead with clean hands; a drop or two of water can help restore softness.
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Keep away from carpet and porous fabrics. Supervise younger children.
Age recommendation
FAQ
Does it harden?
No—this formula is non-hardening and designed to be reused when stored correctly.
Will it stain hands?
It’s washable and formulated not to stain hands. Wipe tables and tools after play.
Is it safe?
Yes. It’s non-toxic and made in Australia. Always supervise young children.
Extension & Resource Ideas