Chocolate playdough

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The chocolate playdough recipe, also known as modelling chocolate in pastry chef language:
300g of chocolate
3-4 teaspoons of glucose syrup (corn syrup)

Melt chocolate in microwave or in double boiler on stove. Once smooth, add glucose syrup 1 teaspoon at a time and continue stirring. Once a ball of ‘dough’ forms, wrap in gladwrap and place in fridge for 15-30 minutes.
Then, create and eat!

Types of play engaged: sensory, manipulative, creative, constructive, dramatic/imaginative

Suggested further activities: playdough dessert shop, different types of chocolate, adding essences, learning cake decorating techniques

My Time, Our Place Outcomes: 1,4,5

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