Do you play doh

1. Do you Play-Doh?
History & Fun Facts of this Invention
By: Amanda Barnes, Brieanne
Greenwell, Emily Toothman

2. Academic Standards
Science
4.1.8 Recognize and explain that any invention
may lead to other inventions
Art
4.6.2 Create artwork that communicated
personal ideas, experiences, or emotions

3. History of Play-Doh
1955
McVicker's sister-in-law, a teacher, inquired about a safe and
fun modeling clay substitute
1955
Joseph sent her a sample of a non-toxic compound used to
clean wallpaper. It was a hit.
1956
The McVicker brothers formed Rainbow Crafts Co. To make
and sell the compound, Play-Doh®

4. History of Play-Doh
1960
Fun Factory® accessory playset added to the product line.
1965
Noan and Joseph awarded patent for a soft, pliable
plastic modeling composition, Play-Doh®
1965
General Mills purchased the Rainbow Crafts Company

5. History of Play-Doh
1971
Kenner Products merged with Rainbow Crafts.
1987
The Tonka Corporation purchased the Kenner line
1991
Play-Doh's current owner, Hasbro, purchased Tonka
1997
The Play-Doh Brand Fuzzy Pumper® Barber & Beauty Shop

6. Play-Doh Fun Facts
•The formula for the original Play-Doh compound
still remains top secret.
•Play-Doh Compound is the leader in the reusable
compound market.
•Today, Play-Doh Compound is sold in more than
6,000 stores in the United States and in more
than 75 countries worldwide.
•If combined, the total amount of Play-Doh
Compound manufactured since 1956 would
weigh more than 700 million pounds.

7. Play-Doh Fun Facts
•More than 2 billion cans of Play-Doh Compound
have been sold since 1956.
•Approximately 95 million cans of Play-Doh
Compound are manufactured each year
•If all the Play-Doh Compound made since 1956
was extruded through the Fun Factory®, it would
make a "snake" that would wrap around the
world nearly 300 times.
•September 16th is national Play-Doh Day.

8. Assessment
•What year was Play-Doh invented in?
A.1954
B.1955
C.1956
D.1957
•Write a short paragraph on what you made,
why you made it and how does it represent
you?