10-Piece Play-Doh Sets for Role Play and Sensory Play Under $20

Despite the modern toys on the market today, Play-Doh sets remain a staple of play in homes, nurseries and classrooms. They encourage sensory play, foster creativity and engage people of all ages – including adults.

Some Play-Doh sets come not only with molding compound, but also with accessories or storage containers to enhance the gaming experience. Whether shared with siblings or friends or used independently, kids will love these Play-Doh sets, allowing them to become veterinarians or hairstylists, make delicious pizza, or pack for a picnic. They are currently selling for under $20 on Amazon.

Play-Doh Starter Kit

If your child is new to Play-Doh, this starter set includes everything they need to get started. A variety of tools, including scissors, rolling pins, cookie cutters and more, allow kids to cut, stamp and roll any creative idea that comes to mind. Everything fits into the reusable vinyl storage bag with handles so your child can take their Play-Doh with them or keep it organized.

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ice Cream Party Kit

I gave my daughter this Play-Doh Ice Cream Party Set when she was 3 and it quickly became one of her favorite toys. It comes with tons of accessories, including ice cream scoops, cones, bowls and scoops, allowing kids to create their own ice cream sundaes, banana splits and popsicles. From orange sherbet to mint green, six Play-Doh colors (including three cans of confetti compound) make ice cream look realistic.

Play-Doh Hair Salon Playset

The Play-Doh Hair Styling Salon Playset creates the ultimate pretend salon experience. Kids can trim, curl and blow-dry pretend customers’ hair using six cans of Play-Doh and several stencils. They can also style their customers’ hair into buns, braids, mohawks, or any other hairstyle they desire.

One teacher purchased this set for her class and said it was “fun, easy to use, and helps with eye-hand coordination.”

Play-Doh Favorite Color Pack

Once you’re ready to add to your Play-Doh collection, look no further than this nine-pack. For just $10, you can purchase seven 4-ounce cans in bright colors and two 2-ounce cans of black and white Play-Doh, which helps encourage kids to mix their own colors or add small details to their creations.

Play-Doh Drill ‘n Fill Dental Toy

While not every kid loves the dentist, chances are they will love this Play-Doh dental set. After two rows of teeth appear, the children can allow the patient to stick out his tongue while brushing, flossing and checking his smile. They can then use a hand drill to dig holes and fill them with a syringe or create false braces. This set includes 10 realistic tools and six cans of Play-Doh.

Play-Doh Picnic Look Starter Kit

This Play-Doh picnic set is all about learning. In addition to making their own play foods, your kids can practice matching, sequencing, and recognizing shapes while strengthening their fine motor skills. It comes with a smiling picnic basket that holds 6 cans of Play-Doh, 12 tools, and a reversible picnic blanket with fun recipes for kids to make their own.

Play-Doh Care ‘n Carry Vet

The Play-Doh Care ‘n Carry Vet Playset comes with 10 tools and 5 cans of Play-Doh for kids to create and care for adorable puppies. Using the included molds, kids will love designing the dog’s fur and making accessories, medicines, and more. They can also give their dog a check-up with a stethoscope and bandages, and take it to play in a portable pet carrier that doubles as a storage container.

Play-Doh My Little Pony Make ‘n Style Pony

If you’re a fan of My Little Pony, you’re going to love them. It includes four pony molds and eight “cutie marks” for customizing your pony. There’s also an extruder tool that lets kids design the pony’s mane and tail. One parent said the set was an “excellent” gift for a five-year-old, encouraging “fun self-guided play” and being “easy to use and maintain”.

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Magic Blender

From cookies and cupcakes to colorful cakes, your kids will love using the Magic Blender to make their favorite Play-Doh desserts. This set comes with two trays that allow kids to make up to eight different treats, as well as a variety of tools for making frosting, powdered sugar, and candies to decorate their creations. Place Play-Doh into the bowl of your mixer and press the handle of the machine to start baking.

Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Pizza Oven

Keep your little chef busy for hours with the Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Pizza Oven. First, your child can fill the oven mold with Play-Doh, then tamp it down to rotate the pizza peel out of the oven. Next, they can grate cheese and garnish the pizza with fake pepperoni, mushrooms, and more. Use pretend pizza cutters and spatulas to serve customers orders.

The set even comes with a miniature box for delivering your homemade pizza (just be sure to leave a tip!).

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