Hey y'all! One of Gavin's very favorite things to do is play with playdough! I've tried a bunch of different "homemade playdough recipes", but have never been super pleased with them until this one. This one has been amazing! It lasts a long time, feels better then store bought, was sooooo quick and easy to make, and doesn't leave a messy film on your hands or play surface!
What you'll need:
1 Cup Flour
1/4 Cup Salt
1 Cup Water
1 Tbs Oil (we used olive oil)
2 tsp. Cream of Tarter (can be found in the spice section of most grocery stores)
About 4 Drops of Food Coloring (depending on how dark or light you want it)
Optional: A Couple Drops of Essential Oils (We used peppermint essential oil in the greenish colored batch and ground cinnamon in the reddish colored batch to add a pleasant smell. I want to try lavender and/or chamomile sometime for a calming playdough. Just be creative!)
How To Make It:
In a saucepan mix all of the ingredients together using a wooden spoon (the order doesn't matter). Stir well until mixed thoroughly. Heat over medium heat and keep stirring the whole time until the "playdough" is one big thick clump. Remove from heat and knead by hand. Be careful 'cause it is hot! Store in an airtight container. That's it!
When cool, have fun playing!!!
Gavin really enjoyed getting to "help" me
make it and then of course getting to play with it! :-)
Playdough is a great learning toy for toddlers and
a good, quiet, busy, and constructive play activity that we use a lot.
Do y'all have a favorite homemade playdough recipe?
Are there any other DIY toddler "toys" you've made recently?
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