Here’s the playdough storage tip that took me way too long to figure out. (Meet: Something Playful, The Playdough Edit.➡️I am doing a new series on Substack starting this week — one play material at a time. Playdough is first, then bath toys, board games, magnetic tiles, art supplies. How to use what you already have at home to get more independent play out of each one. COMMENT BELOPW FOR THE LINK) If you just leave it out or shove it in a bag, it gets gross. All that effort, wasted. Instead, grab a ziplock bag and a small container. Tupperware, something from your recycling, whatever you have. Pull out all the little bits and bobs. Separate the colors as best you can — honestly, it doesn’t really matter. Playdough goes in the ziplock. Squeeze out all the air and seal it tight. The loose parts go in the container. And that’s it. Next time you want to set it up, you pull the whole thing out, drop it on a tray, and you’re ready to go. Playdough stored this way? I’ve had batches last a f...