Creating things with playdough, all out of imagination is the best developmental play activity for children. It is not only an exercise of mind, but also a way to sharpen the creative skills of kids. And it is simply your imagination that can limit or enhance your innovative work. Children enjoy making things with play dough and at the same time, enjoy wasting it too. There is good news for parents that they can make playdough for their tiny tot at home and that too, in next to no time. So, check out this easy homemade recipe of playdough.
Things Required
- Plain Flour - 4 cups
- Water - 4 cups
- Fine Salt - 2 cups
- Cooking Oil - 4 tbsp
- Food Colors (optional)
- Kool-Aid Powder (You can use different flavors to get different colors and aromas)
Directions
- Collect all the required ingredients and mix the dry ingredients as one.
- Take water and add food color to it. It solely depends on your wish, if you want colorful play dough. To add color, put the water in a separate bowl.
- Combine every ingredient in a large pan and heat it over medium flame.
- Stir the mixture constantly so that it doesn’t get lumps, until the dough becomes stiff and smooth.
- Once the mixture attains stiff consistency, take it off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool and knead it until it becomes smooth.
- Store the playdough in an airtight container. When not in use, you can keep the dough in the refrigerator to keep the bacteria growth down.
