Fun! How to make Homemade Playdough Playdough is an excellent activity to do while listening. Make it fun by bringing out cookie cutters, rolling pin, and garlic press - Enjoy! Home-Made Playdough (Makes 2 cups) Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 TB pure vegetable oil 2 Tsp. cream of tarter 1/2 cup salt 1 cup liquid: water Directions: 1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and stir to mix well. 2. Cook, stirring, until the mixture sticks together and forms a large ball. Don’t be alarmed if the mixture appears lumpy; once it cools a little you can knead it and it will become smooth. 3. Cool on waxed paper; Store the Playdough in a covered container. Creating colors: You may prefer to divide your mixture into separate balls and add some scents and coloring: Brown: add carob powder, scented with almond oil Yellow: turmeric, scented with nutmeg Pink: add beet juice, scented with peppermint oil Orange: with beet juice and turmeric or carrot juice, scented with cinnamon Green: add chlorophyll liquid (from your healthfood store) Be sure to use a protective covering on your playing surface and enjoy! |