Each day we have been enjoying something off of Ethan’s summertime list. One of the things that he wanted to do was to make play dough so I found a really great recipe that I thought would work perfectly and keep our kitchen nice and cool. This recipe requires no cooking, which is a bonus on a hot summer day, and uses Kool-Aid mixes to make your colors.
I made a batch in each of the kid’s favorite colors and was suprised how quickly and easily this dough came together. In about five minutes, the dough was ready to go for little hands to enjoy.
Boy, did they enjoy this! I put out my biscuit cutter, plastic forks and knives, cookie cutters, and a giant rolling pin- all items courtesy of my kitchen! The kids played in this for over an hour and then I stored the batches in plastic containers.
Fruity Play Dough (courtesy of Recipezaar.com)
1 package Kool-AidKool-Aid (any flavor)
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup salt
3/4 cup boiling water (the original recipe called for one cup of boiling water, but I found it made the dough too loose- aim for 3/4 cup and add more if needed)
Mix all dry ingredients in bowl then oil, then pour boiling water in and mix thoroughly. Wrap in cellophane or air tight container and store in fridge. The play dough should last a few months.
We’ve used this recipe several times. It’s great! My son loves it.
[Reply]
Not sure what I did wrong, besides not use this recipe. I made play dough over the summer and it molded after a week or two.
sigh
I’ll certainly have to try yours.
[Reply]
Making play doh is such fun. Love the warm play doh whilst you work in the colours in your hand. Kool colours are so vivid. Must try that one next time.
[Reply]
I love this playdough. I have made it for my kids and my pre school class and they all love playing with it.
Homemade playdough is way better than the stuff you buy.
[Reply]
we love it! i have a better recipe for microwave bisquick playdoh its just like the store bought stuff on my teaching tinytots blog:
click on craft recipes its 2nd from the last:
http://teachingtinytots.wordpress.com/
[Reply]
We made this today. It was great!! The texture was really nice, the colors were beautiful, and it smelled so good!! Neighbor kids came over and it kept the 3 of them busy for almost an hour!! Unheard of!
Thanks ~
Jackie
[Reply]