Making Play Doh takes me back to when I used to teach preschool. I just loved making my own Play Doh- homemade Play Doh is so much softer- and it was so much fun changing the colors and even, at times, adding scents. I’ve tried a billion different recipes and found that the recipes that used cream of tartar and required cooking were hands-down the best. Of course, it’s a bit more work, but well worth the extra effort. I made this seasonal-themed Play Doh for the Winter Themed Math Activities for K-1 Packet. Using the glitter added just the right touch to give it that glittery-snow effect. So here’s the recipe:
1 cup of flour
1/2 cup of salt
2 Tablespoons of cream of tartar
1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 cup of water
Food coloring
First mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in a pan. Add the water and mix well. Now cook the mixture over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes. You’ll need to stir constantly until the mixture becomes firm. When the mixture is firm, remove from the pan and knead until soft. Now just add in the food coloring. I like to use the Wilton food coloring because I find that the colors are so vibrant. Now just add the glitter and you’re all done!
Here’s my little friend, Eleanor, using the Play Doh. Great hands-on activity for learning numbers and number concepts.
So go on- give it a try. You’ll never go back to buying Play Doh from the store.
