Standby Tried and True Playdough Recipe

Never made playdough at home? Try this easy stove top version. Children can measure and pour ingredients while an adult supervises near the stove.

Playdough

1 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup Salt
1 Tablespoon Cream of Tartar
1 Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Teaspoon Food Coloring

Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until you can't stir anymore. Knead on floured surface until smooth. Store in air-tight container when not in use. We use Ziploc freezer bags.

Ready for the fancy version? Add scents or glitter! Any extract works. We recommend lemon or peppermint. Our last batch the boys chose to make olive green with silver glitter.

Cinnamon Playdough

2 Cups Flour
2 Cups Water
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Cups Salt
4 Tablespoons Cinnamon
4 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar
2 Tablespoons Vanilla
(Glitter, optional)

Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until you can't stir anymore. Knead on floured surface until smooth. Store in air-tight container when not in use.

*Extension: Playdough is wonderful for children's fine motor development. Set out the dough and various cookie cutters and kitchen gadgets. Try child safety scissors for scissoring practice and hand-eye coordination.

*Extension: When playdough is starting to get a little funky or dry, have the child make a handprint in it and you can fill with Plaster of Paris to have a keepsake.