Make Delicious Homemade Playdough!

For kids

Let's make colorful playdough! It's easy to make and fun to play with. You can mold it into all sorts of shapes. Ready to get started?

What You'll Need

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of salt
• 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar (this helps the playdough last longer)
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• Food coloring (any colors you like)
• A mixing bowl
• A spoon

Steps

1. Ask a grown-up to help you with this project!
2. In the mixing bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar.
3. In a separate cup, mix the water, vegetable oil, and a few drops of food coloring.
4. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring. Keep stirring until a dough forms.
5. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a tiny bit more water.
6. Knead the dough with your hands for a few minutes until it's smooth.
7. If you want to make different colors, divide the dough into smaller balls and add a few drops of different colored food coloring to each ball. Knead each ball until the color is mixed in.
8. Have fun playing with your playdough!

Why This Works

The flour gives the playdough its shape. The salt helps to preserve it. The cream of tartar also helps it last longer and makes it softer. The water helps all the ingredients mix together. The oil makes the playdough smooth and easier to play with. Food coloring gives it all the fun colors!

Safety

• Adult supervision is required.
• Do not eat the playdough. It is not meant to be eaten.
• Wash your hands after playing with the playdough.

Have a blast making and playing with your homemade playdough! You can make all sorts of fun creations!