Play-Doh

We play with them, as paints or Play-Doh, and observe some rather muddy mixing.

Consider the humble lump of pink Play-Doh.

But ask an early childhood educator about Play-Doh, and it’s a science experiment, an opportunity for sensory exploration, a fine motor skills activity, and an introduction to color mixing, all rolled into one squishy blob.

“We could do so much with two jars of Play-Doh and an hour,” said Kaitlin Fullerton, who has been a preschool teacher and director for 14 years.

For Fullerton the credential will also recognize her deep understanding of young children — and the magical learning potential of Play-Doh.