Printable Playdough Recipe

Hey there, parents!

Check out this Play Dough Recipe for Kids!

If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, making homemade play dough is a great option. It’s easy to make, requires just a few ingredients, and provides hours of entertainment for kids of all ages. Plus, with this recipe, you can get creative and add colors and scents to your play dough to make it even more fun!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Food coloring (optional)
• Essential oils (optional)

Directions:

1. In a medium-sized pot, mix together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar.
2. Add the water and vegetable oil to the pot and mix well.
3. If you want colored play dough, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and stir until the color is fully incorporated.
4. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the dough starts to clump together and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
6. Knead the dough until it is smooth and pliable.
7. If you want scented play dough, add a few drops of essential oil and knead the dough until the scent is fully incorporated.
8. Your play dough is now ready to use!

Storage:

To store your homemade play dough, place it in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. It should keep for several weeks if stored properly. If the dough starts to dry out, you can add a few drops of water and knead it until it softens up again.

So there you have it, a super easy play dough recipe that your kids will love! It’s a great way to spend some quality time with your little ones and encourage their creativity. Plus, you can feel good about making it yourself instead of buying it from the store.

More Ideas:

If you’re looking for even more ways to get creative with play dough, here are a few ideas:

• Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes
• Add glitter for some sparkly dough
• Use kitchen utensils like spatulas, measuring cups, and rolling pins to create different textures and designs
• Make a play dough sculpture or figurine
• Use the play dough to create a sensory bin with small toys or objects hidden inside

There are so many fun possibilities with play dough, and this recipe is just the beginning. So grab your little ones and get ready to have some fun!