Making an Impression

In a bowl, knead together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, and enough water (about 1/2 cup) to create a simple, no-cook play dough. Let your baby pinch, poke, pat, and punch the ball of dough. Show her how to poke holes in the dough with her fingers. Pat the ball flat. See what happens when she uses her hands as tools and presses down on the dough. Try making other impressions with a spoon or a cup.