Honey's Cocoa Sensory Dough | Handmade Chocolate-Inspired Playdough
A little cocoa, a sprinkle of sparkle and a whole lot of imagination!
What Is It?
Introducing Honey's Cocoa Sensory Dough, a beautifully rich, chocolate-brown sensory dough inspired by cosy autumn days, woodland treasures and the wonderful world of imaginative play.
Made with real cocoa powder, this handmade dough has a gorgeous earthy appearance, with little sequins and food glitter adding a subtle touch of sparkle.
Perfect for woodland-inspired invitations, pretend chocolate-making, autumn discoveries and creative exploration, our Cocoa Sensory Dough brings a little extra magic to everyday play.
Soft, mouldable and wonderfully tactile, it's ready to be rolled, squished, stamped and transformed into whatever little imaginations dream up!
What Can It Be Used For?
Our Cocoa Sensory Dough is perfect for:
Sensory exploration: Squishing, squeezing, rolling and manipulating different textures.
Fine motor development: Strengthening little hands through pinching, pressing and moulding.
Woodland-inspired play: Creating pretend acorns, tree trunks, woodland creatures and autumn treasures.
Imaginative role play: Making pretend chocolates, cakes, biscuits and treats.
Mark making: Exploring patterns using stamps, rollers, cutters and textured resources.
Early mathematical learning: Counting, sorting, comparing sizes and exploring shapes.
Story-inspired play: Bringing favourite woodland stories and seasonal adventures to life.
Creative expression: Combining natural materials, loose parts and dough to make unique creations.
A lovely addition to supervised sensory activities at home, in nurseries, schools and childminding settings.
What's Included?
1 x Tin of Honey's Cocoa Sensory Dough
Approximately 300g of handmade sensory dough
Rich chocolate-brown colouring
Made with real cocoa powder
Decorative mini sequins
Food glitter for a delicate sparkle
Soft, mouldable consistency
Supplied in a reusable storage tin
Each batch is handmade, so individual portions may vary slightly in size, shape, colour, sparkle distribution and texture.
Please note: Wooden trays, stamps, cutters, rollers, woodland accessories, books and other resources shown in photographs are for inspiration only and are not included.
What Is It Made From?
Our Cocoa Sensory Dough is handmade using:
Plain flour (contains wheat/gluten)
Cocoa powder
Glycerine
Table salt
Cream of tartar
Food colouring
Water
Sunflower oil
Decorative mini sequins
Food glitter
The cocoa powder contributes to the dough's rich brown colouring and natural cocoa aroma.
Although it contains ingredients commonly used in food, this sensory dough is NOT edible and must never be consumed.
The decorative sequins are not intended for consumption.
Handmade With Love
At Five + Honey, we're passionate about creating sensory experiences that encourage children to explore, imagine and discover.
Our Cocoa Sensory Dough was inspired by the warm, earthy colours of autumn and the little treasures found on woodland adventures.
We particularly love pairing it with natural loose parts, wooden tools and woodland-themed invitations to play.
Each tin is lovingly prepared in small batches, meaning no two batches will be exactly alike.
How to Store & Care for Your Dough
❄️ Store in the fridge
Keep your sensory dough sealed in its tin and refrigerated when not in use.
💧 Keep it dry
Always use clean, dry hands and equipment. Avoid adding water or introducing other materials that could contaminate the dough.
🍯 If your dough starts to dry out
Add a very small amount of glycerine and knead it through the dough to help restore its softness.
🧼 Check before every use
Inspect the dough for changes in appearance, smell or texture.
🗑️ Discard if contaminated
Dispose of the dough immediately if you notice mould, contamination, unusual odours or any signs of deterioration.
☀️ Avoid heat and direct sunlight
Store away from warm environments, radiators and direct sunlight.
As this is a handmade product without a verified shelf life, longevity will vary depending on storage conditions, handling and frequency of use.
⚠️ Important Product Safety Information
WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS.
CHOKING HAZARD – CONTAINS SMALL DECORATIVE PARTS.
NOT EDIBLE – DO NOT EAT, TASTE OR SWALLOW.
Our handmade sensory dough is intended for supervised creative and sensory activities only.
Contains wheat/gluten and cocoa powder.
Contains decorative mini sequins and food glitter.
Small decorative components may present a choking hazard.
Not suitable for anyone with known allergies or sensitivities to the ingredients.
Although cocoa powder is used, this is not a food product.
May contain ingredients harmful if swallowed.
Always use under direct adult supervision.
Never allow children to place the dough or decorative components in their mouths.
Avoid contact with eyes and broken or irritated skin.
Wash hands after use.
Keep away from babies, pets and unsupervised children.
Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Dispose of immediately if mould, contamination or deterioration is present.
This is NOT a taste-safe sensory product.
If swallowed, seek medical advice promptly and provide the ingredient information.
Bulk Orders & Setting Discounts
Looking to introduce handmade sensory dough into your school, nursery, childminding setting or educational provision?
We welcome enquiries for larger quantities, seasonal sensory collections and custom colour combinations.
Contact Five + Honey directly to discuss bulk orders and discounts for schools, nurseries, childminders and larger educational settings.
All bulk orders are subject to availability and preparation time.
A Little Tin of Woodland Wonder
Whether you're creating woodland creatures, exploring autumn treasures or making pretend chocolate treats, Honey's Cocoa Sensory Dough is full of creative possibilities.
Rich cocoa colours, a little sparkle and endless opportunities to make and play!
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