Homemade Play dough

Playing with play dough is a favourite activity with most children. Children will have fun helping to make this dough.

For Younger Children
Younger kids may not be interested in making specific shapes. They might just enjoy the texture of the dough, which can be squeezed, poked, stretched and patted.

For Older Children
Supply some simple, safe implements - a rolling pin, plastic knives and forks, cookie cutters, and kids will have hours of fun. They could also be helped to make simple objects. There are various moulds available commercially.

Playdough recipe 1
 
Materials

2 cups flour
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Food colouring

Method
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add water and oil and knead until mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes. Add food colouring and continue kneading to mix completely. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, and use within a few days.

Playdough recipe 2                                                                        

Materials
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups water
1/2 cup salt
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon powdered alum
Food colouring

Method
Bring to boil water, oil and colouring. In a large bowl, mix together flour, alum and salt. Pour boiling water mixture over flour. Mix. After it has cooled slightly, knead well. Store in an airtight container or a plastic bag. It will keep for a long time.