I have always loved play dough. I have never been a fan of the store bought kind - it crumbles and I don't like the smell. If only I could get the color of my play dough as vibrant as the store bought kind.
Following is a recipe that you can do at home right on your stove top! It lasts for about 1 month if you store it in an airtight container. I discovered this year, it will last a few months more when essential oils are added. I tried lavender oil. I thought it might have a calming effect on the kiddies :). I also doubled the recipe to accommodate more kids in a center.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 cup water
1 tbsp veg oil
2 tbsp cream of tartar
Mix your dry ingredients in your pan well, then add all the liquid ingredients. I use a wooden spoon to stir over medium heat. It gets a little sticky and clumpy. You will know when it is done when it doesn't stick to your finger. I have never timed it, but maybe about 10 minutes. I then turn it out on some wax paper to cool. If you want to add color, I add it directly to the dough and knead with my hands. I wait to do this at school so I can wear latex gloves. It is also fun to do with the kids!
On Pinterest I pinned someone using almond paste in place of play dough - It would be very expensive for a whole class - but just look at how vibrant the color is! She used a professional dye - really makes a difference!! If anyone has any tips for coloring play dough - please share :).
http://pinterest.com/pin/207587864044923300/
Since, this summer I have been obsessed with quick images I made some play dough mats with that thought in mind. Here they are:
http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/PlayfulLearningBrooklyn/going-on-a-safari-play-dough-mats
http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/PlayfulLearningBrooklyn/down-on-the-farm-play-dough-mats
If you would like to read a little bit more about play dough, NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) offers a more in-depth look at play dough and the different learning standards it addresses. (Pre Common Core)
http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/TYC_V3N3_Swartz.pdfFollowing is a recipe that you can do at home right on your stove top! It lasts for about 1 month if you store it in an airtight container. I discovered this year, it will last a few months more when essential oils are added. I tried lavender oil. I thought it might have a calming effect on the kiddies :). I also doubled the recipe to accommodate more kids in a center.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 cup water
1 tbsp veg oil
2 tbsp cream of tartar
Mix your dry ingredients in your pan well, then add all the liquid ingredients. I use a wooden spoon to stir over medium heat. It gets a little sticky and clumpy. You will know when it is done when it doesn't stick to your finger. I have never timed it, but maybe about 10 minutes. I then turn it out on some wax paper to cool. If you want to add color, I add it directly to the dough and knead with my hands. I wait to do this at school so I can wear latex gloves. It is also fun to do with the kids!
On Pinterest I pinned someone using almond paste in place of play dough - It would be very expensive for a whole class - but just look at how vibrant the color is! She used a professional dye - really makes a difference!! If anyone has any tips for coloring play dough - please share :).
http://pinterest.com/pin/207587864044923300/
Since, this summer I have been obsessed with quick images I made some play dough mats with that thought in mind. Here they are:
http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/PlayfulLearningBrooklyn/going-on-a-safari-play-dough-mats
http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/PlayfulLearningBrooklyn/down-on-the-farm-play-dough-mats
Oooooh I love the idea of putting essential oils int he play dough! Thanks for the tip. I can't wait to try it.
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