Making your own playdough is easy and your child will be learning as they go. Ask your child to help you find the ingredients in the cupboard. They can measure them out ready to mix.
Fill the measuring cup right to the top. That makes one cup. Now we need another cup of flour. That makes two cups of flour.
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add the oil and food colouring. Pour the boiling water into the bowl, making sure your child stands back to avoid splashing. Now you can take turns to mix the dough with a wooden spoon. When the dough has come together in a lump turn it out of the bowl and knead it. Kneading means folding and pushing the dough together until it is smooth.
Recipe for playdough:
- 2 cups of plain flour
- 4 tablespoons of cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 cup salt
- a few drops of food colouring
- 2 cups of boiling water.
Now you can play!
Materials you will need
- Spoon
- Bowls
- Playdough recipe
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
- Kettle
