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There are various ways to make play dough with your children based on the age level and possible allergies of your child. Here are some fun recipes to try at home with your children. Some are tried and true while others are rather unique. Remember to have fun; and for the child it is the process more than the finished product. Feel free to drop us a line and let us know which recipes you would recommend!
Childreach Favourite: Kool-Aid Play Dough
½ cup salt
2 ½ cups flour
2 packages kool-aid
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups boiling water
Directions: Mix dry ingredients. Add oil to water. Add liquid to dry ingredients. Stir and let cool then knead. Store in plastic bags in the refrigerator to keep fresh longer.
Hint: if the playdough is too sticky, add a little flour; if the playdough is dry add a little oil in your hands and knead.
Home Made Playdough
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
2 cups of water
1 tablespoons mineral oil
food coloring
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until stiff.
Allow to cool, and then knead.
Peanut Butter Playdough
3 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
4 cups powdered milk
3 1/2 cups corn syrup
Mix ingredients by hand.
Can decorate with sprinkles, M&Ms etc.
It is edible.
Salt Playdough
1 cup water
1 cup salt
1/2 cup flour
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in pan.
Add food coloring. Stir on low heat.
When it thickens remove from heat.
Put some on waxed paper or floured surface and roll out.
Cut out objects.
Air dry objects few days.
Store un-used portion in air-tight container.
It is non-edible.
Oatmeal Playdough
2 cups smooth peanut butter
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups powdered milk
2/3 cups honey
Optional -Rice Krispies, Coconut Sprinkles, chocolate chips, Red Hots, etc.
Mix ingredients until combined.
Wash hands.
Lay down wax paper.
Store in air-tight container.
Numnum Playdough
2 cups of honey
3 cups of peanut butter
3 packets powdered milk
Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
Add more powdered milk if desired.
Is sticky and edible.
Cloud Playdough
1 cup water,
1 1/2 cup vegetable oil,
6 cup flour
Add a few drops of food coloring to water.
Combine water, oil and flour in a large bowl. Knead well.
Add more water if necessary in small amounts until the dough is soft and stretchy.
Cloud playdough should be used on a washable surface as it is very greasy.
Coffee Playdough
4 cups unsifted all purpose flour,
1 cup salt,
1/4 cup instant coffee
1 1/2 c warm water
Dissolve the coffee in the warm water.
In another bowl, mix the flour and the salt.
Make a well and add 1 cup of the coffee water into it.
Mix with a fork or with your hands until smoother.
Add more coffee water as needed: dough should be smooth not sticky or crumbling.
Store in air tight container.
When you’re done making figures, bake in oven for 1 hour at 300 degrees or until hard.
A coat or two of shellac keeps it well preserved for longer lasting gifts.
Fruit Playdough
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 tablespoons cream of tarter
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 oz package sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
Mix dry ingredients in pan.
Add the water and oil.
Stir over medium heat until mixture forms a ball.
Pour onto a sheet of wax paper
Koolaid Playdough
2 cups rice flour
1 tsp. xanthan gum
1 cup salt
3 Tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 packages unsweetened Koolaid (pick the color you like)
2 cups boiling water
Mix all together. Once cool take out of pan and knead well. Then place in Ziploc bag in the refrigerator.
Cornmeal Playdough – Gluten Free
1 ½ cups corn flour
1 cup corn meal
1 cup salt
½ cup corn starch
1 cup hot water plus 2 Tablespoons
1 tablespoon oil
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Add water as necessary to make more soft and smooth. Store in Ziploc bag for up to a month. This is textured dough and will be yellow.
Written by Dawn Baetens, Early Years Program Leader
A couple of weeks ago, we posted a series of activity ideas relating to a beach party in preparation of the summer. Today, we have the entire booklet for you to download and print for free.
What are you waiting for? Gather up your children and have fun! :)
Dive into this wiggly snack!
You will need:
1 package of blue gelatin
1 package of clear gelatin
gummy fish
mixing bowl
glass bowl
- Mix both packages together with water. Follow the directions on the package for the correct amount.
- Pour 1/3 of the gelatin mixture into the glass bowl. Put the bowl in the fridge until the gelatin starts to set – about 45 minutes.
- Add some gummy fish to the glass bowl. Pour 1/2 of the remaining liquid on top. Return the bowl to the fridge until the gelatin sets again.
- Add more gummy fish to the glass bowl. Pour the remaining liquid on top. Return the bowl to the fridge until the gelatin sets.
- Enjoy!
Here’s a few bubble recipes to get your bubble play started!
NOTE: Glycerin is added because it helps to hold the water molecules in the soap film which stops the film from drying out too quickly and popping. Glycerin can be purchased at most drug stores.
Standard Bubble Recipe
2/3 cup of liquid dishwashing detergent
4 cups of warm water
1 tbsp of glycerin (optional, but will make stronger bubbles)
Sure-Thing Bubbles
2 cups of liquid dishwashing detergent
4 cups of water
1/2 cup of light corn syrup
Pour all ingredients in to a jar, bowl or any container with a lid.
Mix gently.
Let sit for a few hours before using.
Giant Bubbles
1 part liquid soap or dishwashing detergent
1 part glycerin
6 parts distilled water
Use this solution with a 12-inch wire circle, an embroidery hoop or a foil pie plate with the centre cut out (don’t use a coat hanger because the coating on the hanger will not allow the solution to stick to the hanger). Be sure that a film covers the circle, and sweep through the air. To disengage the bubble, twist the hoop.
Here’s another site with lots of recipes for bubbles – http://bubbleblowers.com/homemade.html
A supply of columned paper encourages children to draw the steps in how to make things. These can be used as directions or recipes by other children.
3-4 sweet apples
½ cup water
½ tsp cinnamon
Combine in a saucepan and cook on stovetop until mushy. Cool a little and enjoy!
Core an apple, fill with soft cheese, peanut butter, raisins, etc. Great for taking on walks or for picnics.
Use a large-holed, blunt needle and thread to string dried fruit bits, cheerios, puffed rice, popcorn and small pretzel knots. Wear your “jewellery” while exploring a park.
It’s definitely hot enough today in southwestern Ontario! It’s a perfect day for brewing some iced tea.
Place 1 quart of water and 2 tea bags in a large covered glass jar. Set in the sun for 2 to 3 hours. Add sugar if desired, ice cubes and orange or lemon slices. Mmmmm . . .
A lot of children don’t realize that lemonade can be made without a can!
- 1 cup fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice
- 1 cup of sugar
- 5 cups of cold water
Dissolve the sugar as much as possible in one cup of cold water. This will take some serious stirring. Add the rest of the water and the lemon juice and mix well. Add ice cubes and enjoy!
