Playdough is such a fun and easy way to introduce sensory play for kids of all ages. Little developing minds want to explore the world with their hands! Touch things. Make things.
Playdough is the perfect tool! This non-toxic and easy to make recipe is a great way to get your little ones exploring textures and getting creative! It is a go-to for me on days where I need a quick “something different” that is fun for everyone.
What You Need
So let’s make a super easy and fun playdough! The best part? This one wont dry out your hands or leave them feeling crusty with salt! It lasts a long time and is soft and easy to play with. Here is what you need:
- Flour
- Water
- Oil
- Food Coloring
- Cream of Tartar (find it in the spices section at most grocery stores)
- Salt
- a Pan for heating
Make the Playdough
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl:
- 1 Cup flour
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar
Mix the wet ingredients in the Pan:
- 1 Cup of water
- Any food color you want
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
Once the wet ingredients are all mixed, add the dry and stir it up. Heat until it forms a nice ball and looks… well like playdough! As the dough heats up the texture changes. Mix continuously while its heating and give it time to let the whole thing change texture/color.
Play with the Playdough!
Now it is time to have some fun! This stuff cools quickly, so just kneed it a bit to check for hot spots before handing it over to little hands. I like to hand out cookie cutters and plastic knives/forks to poke and shape the dough. I usually just make one color at a time. This stuff lasts forever. I have had mine in a quart size plastic baggy for months and we pull it out a few times a week.
Every once in a while me make a new color to join the collection. It makes about 2 cups of dough. So you could consider splitting making half or quarter recipes and making a variety of colors too. Up to you! Enjoy the soft dough and good fun that comes with it!
