Inspiration
Natalie knew she had created something magical when her students began requesting her modelling dough on a daily basis.
She discovered that through the use of distinct, nostalgic scents, she had transformed her classroom into an aromatic enclave. She experimented with various scents, potencies, and vibrancy of colors, along with the unmissed element of texture. Combined together, the ultimate sensory play experience had been born. And in that experience, her students found a place of calm.
Scent Therapy
Being a mom herself, Natalie always considered the well-being of her students, and only used 100% non-toxic ingredients. But she also wanted to optimize play experiences and improve her students’ physical and cognitive development.
Natalie understood the connection between smell and neurophysiology. She infused her dough with cheerful scents (100% food-based!) to stimulate their senses, emotion and memory. Not only was her soft, fresh modelling dough an easy sell in engaging her students and promoting their fine motor skills, it became a positive, calming play experience. Natalie found herself using her dough as a coping strategy in times of distress or emotional meltdowns.
Our Dragons’ Den Journey
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A Texture Unmatched
Nothing says good dough than when ‘grown-ups’ can’t stop playing with it. A testament of this went beyond the expert advice of Natalie’s students. The true test, was when she took it to CBC’s Dragons' Den. Not only did a ‘Dragon’ comment on the amazing texture, but they all also continued to play with it the entire time, going as far as even making their own little sculptures, and saying they’d keep it to relieve stress.
Dough Parlour is proud to have created an epic sensory experience, uniquely crafted to promote a happier, healthier, and stronger generation through the love of play!
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The Texture is great!
We got this as a gift for our 6 year old and she loves it!
Smells Divine!
We got this as a gift for our 6 year old and she loves it!