Long Lasting Traditional Playdough
Materials:
1 cup flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup salt
food coloring
Directions:
Mix all ingredients, adding food coloring last. Slowly stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan and knead it until it is smooth. Place in plastic bag or airtight container when cooled. This recipe makes playdough that will last a long time.

Easy Playdough Recipe
Materials:
2 cups flour
1 cup water
Directions:
Mix together well. You can put dry Kool-Aid or Jell-O in the mix if you want colored dough.


Salt Playdough
Materials:
1 cup water
1 cup salt
1/2 cup flour
food coloring

Good recipe for using with cutouts or cookie cutters. 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 for a few days. Store un-used portion in air-tight container.
Use straws to punch holes for hanging. Glue sequins or other items to clay.

Applesauce Cinnamon Dough
Fragrant dough with a great texture!
Materials:
½ cup cinnamon
½ cup applesauce
zip lock type plastic bag
Directions:
Put ingredients into the plastic bag. Seal and knead the bag until the mixture turns to dough. (you can give a baggie to each child if you like, and finish up the kneading when they are done.

Allow all creations to dry for 12 hours or until hard to touch
Tips and Ideas:
  • Roll dough out to about ¼ inch thick and use cookie cutters to create tree ornaments or package ties. Don't forget to make a small hole in the top of your creation before it dries. Use string, ribbon, or raffia to hang. These will also make great gifts from your preschoolers.
  • Use candy mold to make shapes creations
  • Practice molding the letters of your child's name